62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5115 Poplar St, Buford, GA 30518
Best General Contractors in Gainesville, GA (2026)
177 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Gainesville: Philip Edward Contracting, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Patriot Property Restoration, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 177.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Beautiful Installations, 277 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 177 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
177 Gainesville general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 56 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 177 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Gainesville at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Philip Edward Contracting | 62 | 4.9★ (124) | Buford, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Patriot Property Restoration | 61 | 5.0★ (60) | Buford, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | TEC Design & Renovations | 60 | 5.0★ (7) | Gainesville | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Welch's pressure washing and construction LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (64) | Commerce, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Scott’s Grading and Excavating LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Dahlonega, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Home Repair Pro | 58 | 4.8★ (59) | Cumming, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Community Building Contractors LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (28) | Cumming, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | NR Renovations Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (50) | Alameda, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Northside Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (26) | Buford, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Beautiful Installations | 57 | 4.9★ (277) | Suwanee, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 177 best general contractors in Gainesville, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Buford, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 115 E Main St A1B-4Q, Buford, GA 30518
Based in Gainesville
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5433 Brookton Lula Rd, Gainesville, GA 30506
Based in Commerce, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
Based in Dahlonega, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Cumming, 19 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 59 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 2530 Ashford Dr, Cumming, GA 30041
Based in Cumming, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5991 Pkwy N Blvd Suite D, Cumming, GA 30040
Based in Alameda, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Buford, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 2531 E Maddox Rd, Buford, GA 30519
Based in Suwanee, 23 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 277 Google reviews, the most in Gainesville.
- 4.9★ from 277 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3635 Burnette Park Dr #200, Suwanee, GA 30024
Based in Cumming, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1035 Ivy St, Cumming, GA 30041
Based in Buford, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 114 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5227 Palmero Ct, Buford, GA 30518
Based in Sugar Hill, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Braselton, 13 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1251 Wesleyan Pl, Braselton, GA 30517
#15 Omega MG LLC
Based in Suwanee, 22 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3461 Lawrenceville-Suwanee Rd suite f, Suwanee, GA 30024
Based in Sugar Hill, 18 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 5482 Riverside Dr, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
#17 STEAMZ, Inc.
Based in Duluth, 25 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1856 Buford Hwy, Duluth, GA 30097
Based in Dahlonega, 21 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 52 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 144 Spring St, Cleveland, GA 30528
#19 Mitigate 1
Based in Braselton, 14 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4335 Hwy 53 Suite 104, Hoschton, GA 30548
Based in Cumming, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Emergency service
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Cumming, 20 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Cumming, 14 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Buford, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2693 Braselton Hwy, Buford, GA 30519
Based in Auburn, 23 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1354 Duncan Ln suite D, Auburn, GA 30011
Based in Sugar Hill, 18 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1498 Buford Hwy Ste C, Sugar Hill, GA 30518
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 177 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Gainesville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Armor Industrial Services | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Artisan Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (22) | In Gainesville |
| Atlas Home Services Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Blue Ridge Brothers | 5.0★ (1) | In Gainesville |
| BMC Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Division 9 Quality Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Douglas Residential, Inc | 5.0★ (67) | In Gainesville |
| Handyman Services by Service Group International | 5.0★ (4) | In Gainesville |
| Headwaters Construction, LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| NJ Construction Group | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| No Doubt Systems | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| RCM Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Sailors Roofing, LLC | 4.9★ (57) | In Gainesville |
| Santanas Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Scott Wilson Construction, LLC | 4.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Southern Gutter Protection & roofing | 4.9★ (112) | In Gainesville |
| Stalvey Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Vickery Lightning Protection | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Whitworth Construction GA | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Y&M Contracting, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How much do general contractors cost in Gainesville?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Georgia 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 Georgia
In Georgia, Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors licenses Residential and general contractor licenses.
- Search the business name or license number on the Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors license lookup.
- 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 Gainesville general contractors
We scored 177 Gainesville 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 Gainesville 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 |
General contractors in Gainesville: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Gainesville?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Gainesville, GA is Philip Edward Contracting with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Patriot Property Restoration (#2) and TEC Design & Renovations (#3) follow. We ranked 177 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Gainesville?
ContractorsRanked ranks 177 general contractors serving Gainesville, GA. 1 of them is based in Gainesville; 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 Gainesville are open 24/7?
16 ranked general contractors in Gainesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Philip Edward Contracting (#1), Patriot Property Restoration (#2) and TEC Design & Renovations (#3). Precision Builders 24/7 Inc. (#20) also lists emergency service. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Gainesville work on weekends?
56 of 177 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Philip Edward Contracting (#1), Patriot Property Restoration (#2) and TEC Design & Renovations (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a general contractor's license in Georgia?
In Georgia, Georgia State Licensing Board for Residential and General Contractors handles licensing and covers Residential and general contractor licenses. Search the business or license number at https://verify.sos.ga.gov/verification/.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Gainesville?
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 Georgia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Gainesville general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 177 rated general contractors in Gainesville is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Beautiful Installations has the most, 277 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Gainesville
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 177 general contractors serving Gainesville.
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