6 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Elkins: Highland Meadows, CR Score 86/100; 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Phillips Repair Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 6.
Most-reviewed: High Point Construction, 14 Google reviews at 3.4★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
6 Elkins general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 3.5★ across 6 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Highland Meadows | 86 | 4.1★ (11) | Elkins | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Phillips Repair Service | 81 | 3.5★ (13) | Elkins | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hope contracting llc | 74 | 2.0★ (4) | Cross Lanes, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | O'Connor Contracting | 71 | 5.0★ (3) | Fairmont, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | High Point Construction | 69 | 3.4★ (14) | Buckhannon, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Blue Thumb Craftsman LLC | 63 | 2.3★ (3) | Brookhaven, 18 mi away | — | — |
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: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkins
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cross Lanes, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairmont, 18 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Buckhannon, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 14 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (14).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookhaven, 18 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for West 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 |
In West Virginia, West Virginia Contractor Licensing Board (Division of Labor) licenses General building and remodeling work.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 6 Elkins 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 Elkins 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 |