89/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Essex, MD (2026)
735 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Essex: Sandco LLC, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Power And Flow Contracting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 735.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Modern Remodeling Inc, 241 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 735 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
735 Essex general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 57 are open 24/7, 321 open Saturdays and 124 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 735 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Essex at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sandco LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (89) | West Elkridge, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Power And Flow Contracting | 89 | 5.0★ (68) | Baltimore, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | R & R Gutter Cleaning & Home Services | 88 | 4.9★ (79) | Bel Air North, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Modern Remodeling Inc | 88 | 4.9★ (241) | Baltimore, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | First Choice Services | 87 | 4.8★ (47) | Arbutus, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Albrecht Properties & Home Improvements, Inc. | 87 | 4.9★ (54) | Pasadena, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Blue Kangaroo Packoutz of Baltimore | 87 | 4.9★ (45) | Catonsville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | GloRem | 86 | 4.8★ (65) | Randallstown, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Little Deeds | 86 | 4.9★ (97) | Pasadena, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | AES Builder & Home Improvements Inc | 86 | 4.7★ (178) | Baltimore, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
The 735 best general contractors in Essex, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Baltimore, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 13 N Howard St, Baltimore, MD 21201
Based in Bel Air North, 17 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Baltimore, 5 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 241 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 241 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5020 Campbell Blvd suite B, Nottingham, MD 21236
Based in Arbutus, 12 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4809 Benson Ave, Arbutus, MD 21227
Based in Pasadena, 15 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1215 Oak Harbor Ct, Pasadena, MD 21122
Based in Catonsville, 15 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2070 Lord Baltimore Dr, Windsor Mill, MD 21244
#8 GloRem
Based in Randallstown, 19 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9637 Liberty Rd suite n, Randallstown, MD 21133
#9 Little Deeds
Based in Pasadena, 13 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
- Address
- 8293 Shilling Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Based in Baltimore, 2 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 178 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 178 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 6915 Golden Ring Rd, Baltimore, MD 21237
Based in Arnold, 23 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bel Air North, 12 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5235 Hydes Rd, Hydes, MD 21082
Based in Columbia, 22 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11110 Broken Land Pkwy, Columbia, MD 21044
Based in Dundalk, 3 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1713 Melbourne Rd, Dundalk, MD 21222
Based in Baltimore, 6 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6905 Broening Road, Baltimore, MD 21222
Based in Glen Burnie, 12 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 514 Crain Hwy N, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Based in Essex
86/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1100 E Riverside Ave, Essex, MD 21221
Based in Owings Mills, 18 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10451 Mill Run Cir Suite 620, Owings Mills, MD 21117
Based in West Elkridge, 19 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#20 KrasPro LLC
Based in Lutherville, 11 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 1301 York Rd Ste 800 #1081, Lutherville, MD 21093
Based in Bel Air North, 9 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Baltimore, 3 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 5 AM–8 PM
- Address
- Baltimore, MD 21237
Based in Baltimore, 6 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 8118 D, Harford Rd, Baltimore, MD 21234
Based in Carney, 8 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
Based in Crofton, 16 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
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 735 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Essex
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 |
|---|---|---|
| @Eaze Restoration & Reconstruction | 5.0★ (4) | In Essex |
| Avid Services | In Essex | |
| Axel contracting & sons inc | In Essex | |
| Bar Lin Construction | In Essex | |
| BT TECHNICAL SERVICES | In Essex | |
| Castillos Construction, LLC | In Essex | |
| Eastern Pile Driving Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Essex |
| Essex Roofers Inc | 4.6★ (9) | In Essex |
| Five Star Contractor Inc. | In Essex | |
| Genesis Steel Services Inc | In Essex | |
| H & S Construction & Framing Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Essex |
| iCivil, Inc. | In Essex | |
| Innovation and Technology, Inc. | In Essex | |
| J&D HOME IMPROVEMENT SERVICES LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Essex |
| Mateo Remodeling and Cleaning LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Essex |
| Metro-Con Metropolitan Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Essex |
| Morris Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Essex |
| North American Electric Inc | 4.0★ (12) | In Essex |
| R & R Contracting LLC | 2.0★ (2) | In Essex |
| Ruppert Landscape | 3.5★ (14) | In Essex |
How much do general contractors cost in Essex?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Maryland 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 Maryland
In Maryland, Maryland Home Improvement Commission licenses Home improvement contractor licenses for residential work.
- 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 Essex general contractors
We scored 735 Essex 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 Essex 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 Essex: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Essex?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Essex, MD is Sandco LLC with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Power And Flow Contracting (#2) and R & R Gutter Cleaning & Home Services (#3) follow. We ranked 735 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Essex?
ContractorsRanked ranks 735 general contractors serving Essex, MD. 1 of them is based in Essex; 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 Essex are open 24/7?
57 ranked general contractors in Essex post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sandco LLC (#1), Power And Flow Contracting (#2) and R & R Gutter Cleaning & Home Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Essex work on weekends?
321 of 735 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 124 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sandco LLC (#1), Power And Flow Contracting (#2) and R & R Gutter Cleaning & Home Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a general contractor's license in Maryland?
In Maryland, Maryland Home Improvement Commission handles licensing and covers Home improvement contractor licenses for residential work.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Essex?
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 Maryland. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Essex general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 735 rated general contractors in Essex is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Modern Remodeling Inc has the most, 241 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Essex
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 735 general contractors serving Essex.
- October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.
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