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Best General Contractors in Columbia, PA (2026)

278 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Columbia: Keiths Property Maintenance LLC, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 9 PM.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): KRConstruct LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 278.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Joel's Painting, 347 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 278 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

278 Columbia general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 67 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 278 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Columbia at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Columbia at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Keiths Property Maintenance LLC604.9★ (54)ColumbiaSat · EveningsOverall
2Joel's Painting604.9★ (347)Lancaster, 10 mi away—Most reviews
3Villanueva LLC584.8★ (20)Red Lion, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
4KRConstruct LLC585.0★ (23)Red Lion, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
5Dirty Dog Hauling584.9★ (162)Colonial Park, 20 mi awaySat · Evenings—
6Toch Construction575.0★ (33)New Cumberland, 20 mi away24/7—
7Built 2 Last General Contractor LLC574.5★ (22)York, 12 mi away24/7—
8Fernandez Home Solutions574.9★ (27)Lancaster, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9RS Asphalt Maintenance574.5★ (17)Elizabethtown, 11 mi away24/7—
10Chase Brother Construction575.0★ (40)Lancaster, 9 mi awaySat—

The 278 best general contractors in Columbia, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Based in Lancaster, 10 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 347 Google reviews, the most in Columbia.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 347 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1325 Fruitville Pike, Lancaster, PA 17601
  2. Based in Red Lion, 4 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
  3. Based in Red Lion, 7 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  4. Based in Colonial Park, 20 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in New Cumberland, 20 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    460 Granite Quarry Rd, New Cumberland, PA 17070
  6. Based in Lancaster, 11 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
  7. Based in Elizabethtown, 11 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    99 Cassell Rd, Elizabethtown, PA 17022
  8. Based in Lancaster, 9 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2058 Miller Rd, East Petersburg, PA 17520
  9. Based in Columbia

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4092 Columbia Ave, Columbia, PA 17512
  10. Based in Columbia

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    620 S Front St, Wrightsville, PA 17368
  11. Based in Millersville, 1 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  12. Based in Millersville, 9 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    Millersville, PA 17551
  13. Based in Columbia

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    740 High Ridge Rd, Columbia, PA 17512
  14. Based in Lancaster, 8 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–5 PM · Tue–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2007 Stone Mill Rd, Lancaster, PA 17603
  15. Based in Mount Joy, 5 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
  16. Based in Columbia

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  17. Based in Lancaster, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    704 S Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602
  18. Based in Lancaster, 9 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1405 Vermont Ave, Lancaster, PA 17603

General contractors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 278 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in Columbia, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Fremer Construction LLC554.2★ (5)10 mi
27Cornerstone General Contracting Services554.9★ (29)13 mi
28A Better Build LLC551.8★ (5)5 mi
29Starks Chimney Services555.0★ (51)22 mi
30Creation Services Group554.9★ (32)8 mi
31AAG AUTO SALES554.1★ (7)In Columbia
32Out Of The Ordinary Construction555.0★ (14)16 mi
33Top Notch Improvements LLC555.0★ (36)11 mi
34Hess Construction555.0★ (8)11 mi
35Prime Home Contracting555.0★ (30)11 mi
36AA&K CONSTRUCTION LLC544.9★ (42)13 mi
37Home One Home Improvement Services544.5★ (75)11 mi
38Hess Flooring Inc544.5★ (12)8 mi
39Holloway Construction545.0★ (7)11 mi
40BC Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Ephrata, PA544.6★ (22)20 mi
41Cozzone Construction545.0★ (3)7 mi
42Kravix Co.545.0★ (19)16 mi
43Apollo Homes and Renovations545.0★ (24)11 mi
44Greystone Construction542.8★ (5)In Columbia
45AMZ Property Services545.0★ (5)17 mi
46T.H.S LLC545.0★ (13)5 mi
47Hartman Home Improvements545.0★ (56)20 mi
48Business Maintenance Services545.0★ (11)24 mi
49Pena’s Handyman & Remodeling545.0★ (15)13 mi
50JR Home Improvement545.0★ (22)11 mi

Also serving Columbia

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.

Unranked general contractors serving Columbia
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aardvark Basement Waterproofing4.7★ (50)In Columbia
Adam contracting llc5.0★ (1)In Columbia
B&M Home Improvement Solutions LLC5.0★ (12)In Columbia
BB Attic Insulation & Roofing Services Inc, PA3.9★ (7)In Columbia
Cimarron ConstructionIn Columbia
Division 7 contracting llc5.0★ (1)In Columbia
DW Renovations LLC3.5★ (2)In Columbia
Evergreen Custom Carpentry5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Evergreen Custom Carpentry LLC4.8★ (17)In Columbia
Groft Property Services LLC5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Historic Restorations5.0★ (1)In Columbia
JL Construction LLC5.0★ (1)In Columbia
Markley's Electric & Handyman Services LLCIn Columbia
Meadow Ridge Construction Services, LLC5.0★ (34)In Columbia
Mona Helal Construction LLCIn Columbia
Montgomery Design Build, Inc.5.0★ (2)In Columbia
R L Graham & Sons Inc4.3★ (18)In Columbia
SMITH WATERPROOFING5.0★ (27)In Columbia
Stark Environmental LLCIn Columbia
Villa Home Improvements LLC5.0★ (2)In Columbia

How much do general contractors cost in Columbia?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Pennsylvania with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do general contractors cost in Columbia?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$16,000$29,600$45,640Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.10 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026
Bathroom remodel$7,670$14,020$20,380Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.15 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How to check a general contractor's license in Pennsylvania

In Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Home Improvement Contractor Registration licenses Home improvement contractor registration (Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act).

Contractors doing at least $5,000 of home improvements a year.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Columbia general contractors

We scored 278 Columbia 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Columbia data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

General contractors in Columbia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Columbia?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Columbia, PA is Keiths Property Maintenance LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 9 PM. Joel's Painting (#2) and Villanueva LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 278 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Columbia?

ContractorsRanked ranks 278 general contractors serving Columbia, PA. 9 of them are based in Columbia; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Columbia are open 24/7?

15 ranked general contractors in Columbia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are KRConstruct LLC (#4), Toch Construction (#6) and Built 2 Last General Contractor LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Columbia work on weekends?

67 of 278 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 31 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Keiths Property Maintenance LLC (#1), Villanueva LLC (#3) and KRConstruct LLC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a general contractor's license in Pennsylvania?

In Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Home Improvement Contractor Registration handles licensing and covers Home improvement contractor registration (Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act). Contractors doing at least $5,000 of home improvements a year.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Columbia?

Kitchen remodel typically costs $16,000 to $45,640, with $29,600 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.10 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Pennsylvania. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Columbia general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 278 rated general contractors in Columbia is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Joel's Painting has the most, 347 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank general contractors?

Each general contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Columbia

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 278 general contractors serving Columbia.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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