6 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Fort Scott: Arnold Construction, CR Score 56/100; 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Wellspring Remodeling LLC, 31 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked; ranked #2.
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6 Fort Scott general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 6 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arnold Construction | 56 | 4.8★ (4) | Fort Scott | Overall |
| 2 | Wellspring Remodeling LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (31) | De Soto, 25 mi away | Most reviews |
| 3 | Wood Construction | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Fort Scott | — |
| 4 | Mc Inroy Contractors LLC | 51 | 4.3★ (4) | Nevada, 19 mi away | — |
| 5 | Jeter Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | Derby, 25 mi away | — |
| 6 | Circle K Builders | 48 | 2.0★ (4) | Nevada, 19 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: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in De Soto, 25 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, the most in Fort Scott.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Scott
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Nevada, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Derby, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nevada, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Kansas 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 6 Fort Scott 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 Fort Scott 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 |