19 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Franklin: MS&M Quality Construction, CR Score 87/100; 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gallop Construction and Home Improvements, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Shelton Solutions, 42 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #4.
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19 Franklin general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MS&M Quality Construction | 87 | 4.7★ (12) | Suffolk, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Gallop Construction and Home Improvements | 79 | 5.0★ (10) | Suffolk, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Nolasco Remodeling Solutions LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (14) | Hampton, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Shelton Solutions | 78 | 4.5★ (42) | Newport News, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Jac Inc General Contractors | 77 | 4.4★ (16) | Suffolk, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Atlantic Custom Services Inc. | 77 | 5.0★ (36) | Smithfield, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Timothy House | 77 | 5.0★ (4) | Franklin | Sat | — |
| 8 | C W Brinkley Inc | 76 | 4.3★ (6) | Suffolk, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Suffolk Pool Builders | 75 | 4.4★ (27) | Suffolk, 18 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Ferrara Building Group Inc | 73 | 4.3★ (6) | Suffolk, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
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: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (42).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Franklin
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, 16 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4x Industrial LLC | In Franklin | |
| Advanced Tub & Tile | In Franklin | |
| Carr Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Decorative Concrete | 5.0★ (3) | In Franklin |
| Douglas W Koehn Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | In Franklin |
| Eastern Land Development | 5.0★ (1) | In Franklin |
| Ellis Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Franklin |
| Gipp Solutions | 5.0★ (5) | In Franklin |
| Hatch Construction | In Franklin | |
| Highground Services Inc. | 3.7★ (3) | In Franklin |
| ITAC | In Franklin | |
| Jake's Guttering & Siding | In Franklin | |
| Lewis Construction of Va | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| M L Coburn & Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Franklin |
| Mark 1 Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Franklin |
| Millano Construction LLC | In Franklin | |
| Morgan Construction Partners General Contracting | 3.4★ (5) | In Franklin |
| Quality Home Enhancement | 4.4★ (5) | In Franklin |
| Seaboard Enterprises LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Southern Industrial | In Franklin |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 19 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 |