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Best General Contractors in Forest, MS (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Forest: R. Williams Construction Service, LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Innovative Repairs LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 7.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Joe McGee Construction, Inc, 18 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 7 ranked after R. Williams Construction Service, LLC; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

7 Forest general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 7 rated businesses.

Top 7 general contractors in Forest at a glance

Top 7 general contractors in Forest at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1R. Williams Construction Service, LLC615.0★ (38)Meridian, 4 mi away—Overall
2Cooksey Builders Inc604.8★ (10)Forest——
3Joe McGee Construction, Inc584.2★ (18)Forest—Most reviews
4Innovative Repairs LLC585.0★ (4)Forest24/7Emergencies
5Specialty Fire Protection, Inc.565.0★ (3)Forest——
6Ace's Residential & Commercial Services llc.565.0★ (4)Hempstead, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Killen Contractors504.8★ (4)Brandon, 24 mi away——

The 7 best general contractors in Forest, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Based in Forest

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    18378 US-80, Forest, MS 39074
  2. Based in Forest

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6609 Steve Lee Dr, Lake, MS 39092
  3. Based in Hempstead, 9 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–10 PM · Tue 10 AM–9:30 PM · Wed 10 AM–9 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–10 PM · Fri 10 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sun 3 PM–8 PM
  4. Based in Brandon, 24 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    167 Gulde Rd, Brandon, MS 39042

How much do general contractors cost in Forest?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Mississippi with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do general contractors cost in Forest?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$13,860$25,640$39,530Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.95 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026
Bathroom remodel$5,960$10,880$15,820Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.90 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How to check a general contractor's license in Mississippi

In Mississippi, Mississippi State Board of Contractors licenses Commercial and residential contractor licenses.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Forest general contractors

We scored 7 Forest 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Forest data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

General contractors in Forest: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Forest?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Forest, MS is R. Williams Construction Service, LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews. Cooksey Builders Inc (#2) and Joe McGee Construction, Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 7 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Forest?

ContractorsRanked ranks 7 general contractors serving Forest, MS. 4 of them are based in Forest; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Forest are open 24/7?

1 ranked general contractor in Forest posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Innovative Repairs LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Forest work on weekends?

2 of 7 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Innovative Repairs LLC (#4) and Ace's Residential & Commercial Services llc. (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a general contractor's license in Mississippi?

In Mississippi, Mississippi State Board of Contractors handles licensing and covers Commercial and residential contractor licenses.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Forest?

Kitchen remodel typically costs $13,860 to $39,530, with $25,640 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.95 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Mississippi. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Forest general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 7 rated general contractors in Forest is 5.0★, with a median of 4 reviews. R. Williams Construction Service, LLC has the most, 38 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Forest

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 general contractors serving Forest.