23 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Columbus: Systems Fab & Machine, CR Score 83/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Number 1 Buildings, 21 Google reviews at 3.8★, the most of 23 ranked; ranked #10.
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23 Columbus general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 23 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Systems Fab & Machine | 83 | 5.0★ (4) | Columbus | — | Overall |
| 2 | PETTY'S RENOVATION | 82 | 5.0★ (10) | Columbus | Sat | — |
| 3 | Clardy Home Development | 82 | 4.0★ (4) | Columbus | — | — |
| 4 | Sobley Excavating Inc | 81 | 4.5★ (4) | Columbus | — | — |
| 5 | Harpole Steel Buildings Inc | 80 | 5.0★ (3) | Columbus | — | — |
| 6 | R & D Maintenance Services Inc | 78 | 4.7★ (3) | Columbus | — | — |
| 7 | Weathers Construction Inc | 78 | 4.5★ (8) | Columbus | — | — |
| 8 | Bracken Construction Company, Inc | 78 | 4.6★ (7) | Columbus | — | — |
| 9 | JBB CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 78 | 5.0★ (12) | Starkville, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Number 1 Buildings | 77 | 3.8★ (21) | Mount Airy, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Starkville, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Airy, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 21 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (21).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Starkville, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Point, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Point, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Metal construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Starkville, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Starkville, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Point, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Starkville, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Starkville, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Starkville, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arrow Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Bostick Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Bostick Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Burks Mordecai Builders Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Cox & Sons Dirt Services Inc | 4.5★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Dowdy Construction and Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Gregory Construction | 4.1★ (12) | In Columbus |
| Horns Masonry | 1.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Jd’s Garage Door & Repair | 4.6★ (19) | In Columbus |
| JMorgan Company | 1.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Johnny's Remodeling | 4.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Mr. Young's Assembly | 5.0★ (46) | In Columbus |
| Phillips Contracting Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | In Columbus |
| Renovations of Mississippi Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Columbus |
| Stella Air, LLC | 5.0★ (8) | In Columbus |
| Steve O Bryant Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Columbus |
| Sunrise Pool & Construction | 4.0★ (4) | In Columbus |
| T & M Steel Erectors Inc | 4.5★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Tedford's Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| West Brothers Construction Co | 4.0★ (8) | In Columbus |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Mississippi 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 23 Columbus general contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Columbus data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |