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Best overall in Cortland: Barden Construction LLC, CR Score 89/100; 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MG CONSTRUCTION REMODELING INC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 39.
Most-reviewed: Ace Security Locksmith, 127 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #8.
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39 Cortland general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 39 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Barden Construction LLC | 89 | 4.7★ (26) | Cortland | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | MG CONSTRUCTION REMODELING INC | 85 | 4.8★ (33) | Albany, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Gilt Edge Doors & Glass | 85 | 5.0★ (21) | Oneonta, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Novu Designs and Remodeling | Home Remodeling Kitchen Bathroom General Contractor | 84 | 5.0★ (18) | Bayside, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Ithaca Environmental & Construction Group | 83 | 5.0★ (36) | Ithaca, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | M.R. Fix It | 83 | 5.0★ (15) | Cortland | Sun | — |
| 7 | Albion Home Improvement | 82 | 5.0★ (31) | Howard Beach, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Ace Security Locksmith | 81 | 4.6★ (127) | Ithaca, 20 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 9 | Mcbrides Construction LLC | 80 | 4.7★ (23) | Syracuse, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Scott's General Contracting | 79 | 4.8★ (17) | Binghamton, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 availability: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oneonta, 23 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bayside, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cortland
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Howard Beach, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 127 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (127).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Syracuse, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Binghamton, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cortland
Ranked #11 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 Middlebury, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bethel, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oneonta, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Greenwich, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irondequoit, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Cortland
Ranked #19 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 Cortland
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Seneca Falls, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pelham Manor, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Englewood Cliffs, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Harold Clark Construction | 73 | 4.9★ (13) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Ithaco Builders, LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (9) | 22 mi |
| 28 | Gabello Construction | 71 | 5.0★ (6) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Boyer Contracting Group LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (6) | 21 mi |
| 30 | Brotherton Construction | 71 | 5.0★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 31 | FJS Building & Remodeling LLC | 70 | 3.7★ (15) | 23 mi |
| 32 | Hibbs Contracting | 70 | 3.8★ (12) | 16 mi |
| 33 | Strawbridge & Jahn | 70 | 3.7★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 34 | Mark Galezo & Associates | 70 | 5.0★ (6) | 23 mi |
| 35 | Santana Construction Co. | 69 | 5.0★ (7) | 21 mi |
| 36 | Mcpherson Builders, Inc | 69 | 3.8★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 37 | Star Enhancements | 67 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 38 | TWF Contracting Inc. | 66 | 3.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Stickler's Structures | 66 | 2.3★ (3) | 23 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adhan Piping Co Inc | 3.0★ (1) | In Cortland |
| BAmes Construction | In Cortland | |
| BJDH Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Cortland |
| G T Contracting | 3.0★ (4) | In Cortland |
| Gair's Seamless Gutters | 5.0★ (3) | In Cortland |
| Gibbons Construction Services Inc | 5.0★ (19) | In Cortland |
| Git -er- FixD Construction | 4.4★ (25) | In Cortland |
| Grant Street Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Cortland |
| Homer Logging Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Cortland |
| Howard Paving & Contracting | 1.0★ (1) | In Cortland |
| JBK Builders Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Cortland |
| Lukim Construction, LLC | 4.9★ (86) | In Cortland |
| MDF Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Cortland |
| Modern Tank Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Cortland |
| Pro-Coat Painting | 5.0★ (51) | In Cortland |
| Silfee Mechanical, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Cortland |
| Smitty's painting | In Cortland | |
| Stanley | 5.0★ (1) | In Cortland |
| Wayne Rivers Contracting | 5.0★ (16) | In Cortland |
| Wheelock Property Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Cortland |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $16,000 | $29,600 | $45,640 | 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) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $7,670 | $14,020 | $20,380 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.15 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 39 Cortland 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 Cortland 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 |