87/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2436 Almost Heaven Rd, Covington, VA 24426
Best General Contractors in Covington, VA (2026)
11 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Covington: Chris Neil Electric / JL Chambers Construction, CR Score 87/100; 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): VIP Remodeling Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 11.
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Most-reviewed: VIP Remodeling Services, 25 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Covington general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Covington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chris Neil Electric / JL Chambers Construction | 87 | 3.9★ (11) | Covington | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | VIP Remodeling Services | 81 | 4.8★ (25) | Chattanooga, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Rustic Home Innovations LLC | 80 | 4.8★ (19) | Hollins, 22 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | EMartinez Home Improvement Llc | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | Dalton, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Waco Inc. | 76 | 3.8★ (6) | Covington | — | — |
| 6 | Hammond-Mitchell Inc | 73 | 4.0★ (3) | Covington | — | — |
| 7 | H Jordan Home Improvement LLC | 73 | 5.0★ (4) | Arlington, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Dream Home Remodeling & More | 72 | 5.0★ (8) | Hollins, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | D. D. Kerns Construction Company, Inc. | 71 | 4.0★ (4) | Covington | — | — |
| 10 | Frame to Finish Construction LLC | 69 | 4.2★ (5) | Salem, 24 mi away | — | — |
The 11 best general contractors in Covington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Chattanooga, 22 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (25).
- 4.8★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hollins, 22 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Based in Dalton, 11 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
#5 Waco Inc.
Based in Covington
76/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 710 W Locust St, Covington, VA 24426
Based in Covington
73/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1555 Dolly Ann Dr, Covington, VA 24426
Based in Arlington, 12 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Hollins, 24 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Covington
71/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dumpster rental service”.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 505 S Lexington Ave, Covington, VA 24426
Based in Salem, 24 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Amherst Center, 23 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving Covington
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Adams Construction Co | In Covington | |
| Alleghany Asphalt & Construction Inc | 3.0★ (1) | In Covington |
| Bluff City Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Campbell Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Ferebee-Johnson Co., Inc. | 4.0★ (1) | In Covington |
| Fitzgerald Excavating & Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Covington |
| H & M Electric & Construction, Inc. | 4.3★ (6) | In Covington |
| Jackson Billy W | In Covington | |
| Kelley's Contractors | 5.0★ (1) | In Covington |
| Littleton & Associates Inc | In Covington | |
| Marvin’s home addition & remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Miller Electric Co | 1.0★ (1) | In Covington |
| O'Day Electrical Contractors | In Covington | |
| Phoenix Maintenance Coatings | In Covington | |
| R.L. Johnston Inc | In Covington | |
| Red's Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Covington |
| Rescar | 3.0★ (1) | In Covington |
| S. G. Young Contracting, LLC | 4.5★ (11) | In Covington |
| Sams & Co | 4.0★ (1) | In Covington |
| Shorty Wolfe's Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Covington |
How much do general contractors cost in Covington?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Virginia with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,650 | $27,090 | $41,780 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $6,520 | $11,910 | $17,300 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.98 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How to check a general contractor's license in Virginia
In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) licenses Class A, B or C contractor license (building or home improvement).
- Search the business name or license number on the Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Covington general contractors
We scored 11 Covington 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 Covington 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 |
General contractors in Covington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Covington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Covington, VA is Chris Neil Electric / JL Chambers Construction with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. VIP Remodeling Services (#2) and Rustic Home Innovations LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 11 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Covington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 general contractors serving Covington, VA. 4 of them are based in Covington; 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 Covington are open 24/7?
2 ranked general contractors in Covington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Chris Neil Electric / JL Chambers Construction (#1) and VIP Remodeling Services (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Covington work on weekends?
3 of 11 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Chris Neil Electric / JL Chambers Construction (#1), Rustic Home Innovations LLC (#3) and EMartinez Home Improvement Llc (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a general contractor's license in Virginia?
In Virginia, Virginia Board for Contractors (DPOR) handles licensing and covers Class A, B or C contractor license (building or home improvement). Search the business or license number at https://www.dpor.virginia.gov/LicenseLookup.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Covington?
Kitchen remodel typically costs $14,650 to $41,780, with $27,090 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Virginia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Covington general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated general contractors in Covington is 4.8★, with a median of 5 reviews. VIP Remodeling Services has the most, 25 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Covington
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 general contractors serving Covington.
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