17 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Flat River: Files Construction LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Christian Carpentry LLC, 51 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #3.
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17 Flat River general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 17 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Files Construction LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (15) | Farmington, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cooley Construction Co, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Bonne Terre, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Christian Carpentry LLC | 55 | 4.5★ (51) | Arlington, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Terry Thomure's Construction Services | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Farmington, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Lucent Build | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Fort Worth, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Show-Me Outdoor Products | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Farmington, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Advanced Craftsmanship LLC | 53 | 4.4★ (24) | Festus, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Jay Brown Construction and Carpentry, L.L.C | 52 | 4.2★ (5) | Bonne Terre, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Nichols Construction LLC | 52 | 3.6★ (8) | Farmington, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Reid Interior & Exterior | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | Farmington, 7 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonne Terre, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 51 Google reviews, the most in Flat River.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Worth, 17 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Festus, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonne Terre, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Swimming pool contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 21 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Festus, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Festus, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Festus, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Missouri with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,300 | $26,440 | $40,770 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.98 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $6,840 | $12,500 | $18,160 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.03 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 17 Flat River general contractors on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Flat River data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |