Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, the most in Central City.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
13 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Central City: Baxter Pro Services LLC, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Morgan’s home repair works, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
Most-reviewed: Allied Contracting Group & Garage Doors, 45 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 13 ranked after Baxter Pro Services LLC; ranked #4.
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13 Central City general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baxter Pro Services LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (89) | Central City | — | Overall |
| 2 | Morgan’s home repair works | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Central City | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pond River Steel | 56 | 4.8★ (17) | Madisonville, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Allied Contracting Group & Garage Doors | 55 | 4.8★ (45) | Madisonville, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Elite Excellence Construction LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Madisonville, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Sweetwater Pools & Outdoor Living | 53 | 5.0★ (24) | Owensboro, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Elevate Renovations, LLC | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Fort Knox, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Kenland Construction | 50 | 4.6★ (9) | Madisonville, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Aladdin Electric | 49 | 4.8★ (4) | Madisonville, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Downey Professional Construction Co | 49 | 2.8★ (12) | Madisonville, 18 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, the most in Central City.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Central City
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madisonville, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madisonville, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madisonville, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owensboro, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Knox, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madisonville, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madisonville, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Madisonville, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madisonville, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madisonville, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Road construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madisonville, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more general contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Accurity Industrial Contractors, Inc. | In Central City | |
| B & G Home Improvements | In Central City | |
| B&L contracting llc | 5 mi | |
| Crick Construction Inc | 1.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| D&D Construction, LLC | 13 mi | |
| Dickerson Contracting Elec Services | 19 mi | |
| Durham Contracting llc | In Central City | |
| Forthright Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| French Construction Co | 2.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| General Unlimited Services LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| JABA Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Mark Phebus Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Model 1 Construction | 19 mi | |
| Pendley Masonry | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Pride Johnson Heating & Cooling | 3.3★ (12) | In Central City |
| R & H Construction Services | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| R & S Remodeling | In Central City | |
| Ramsey Construction | 19 mi | |
| Stanley Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Central City |
| West Kentucky Contracting LLC | 8 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Kentucky with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,860 | $25,640 | $39,530 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.95 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $5,960 | $10,880 | $15,820 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.90 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 13 Central City general contractors on ten factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Central City data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |