89/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Half Moon, NC (2026)
61 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Half Moon: Empire Renovations and Construction, CR Score 89/100; 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Maready’s construction & maintenance, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 61.
- 22
Most-reviewed: A. Sydes Construction Inc, 182 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 61 ranked; ranked #22.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
61 Half Moon general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 61 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the General contractors in Piney Green ranking. See General contractors in Piney Green
Top 10 general contractors in Half Moon at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Empire Renovations and Construction | 89 | 4.8★ (32) | Half Moon | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Maready’s construction & maintenance | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | Half Moon | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | FFR Services | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | Half Moon | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Southern Leisure Builders Inc. | 81 | 4.7★ (153) | Jacksonville, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | The Jones Companies | 80 | 5.0★ (7) | Jacksonville, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Will Be Handy | 80 | 4.8★ (89) | Jacksonville, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Crawl Space Specialist | 79 | 4.2★ (42) | Jacksonville, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | MRM Construction, LLC | 79 | 4.7★ (63) | Jacksonville, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Coastal Property Repair | 79 | 4.7★ (19) | Jacksonville, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Rejoist Home Renovations | 78 | 5.0★ (24) | Jacksonville, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 61 best general contractors in Half Moon, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Half Moon
82/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#3 FFR Services
Based in Half Moon
81/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Jacksonville, 6 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 153 Google reviews, 153 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 153 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 127 Garnet Ln, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Based in Jacksonville, 4 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1212-B Gum Branch Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Based in Jacksonville, 19 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 89 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1695 Old Folkstone Rd, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Based in Jacksonville, 7 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Jacksonville, 4 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1099 Gum Branch Rd Suite C5, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Based in Jacksonville, 19 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1952 NC-172, Sneads Ferry, NC 28460
Based in Jacksonville, 9 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 114 Fairfield Dr, Richlands, NC 28574
Based in Jacksonville, 3 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 384 Water Wagon Trl, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Based in Jacksonville, 7 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews
- Address
- 240 Center St A, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Based in Jacksonville, 7 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews
- Address
- 135 Silance Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Based in Jacksonville, 7 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
- Address
- 675 Cow Horn Rd, Richlands, NC 28574
Based in Jacksonville, 7 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7:30 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed 7 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in Jacksonville, 6 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1514 Onslow Pines Rd, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Based in Jacksonville, 1 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
#18 DMA Framing
Based in Half Moon
77/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–6 PM · Tue–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Half Moon
76/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Jacksonville, 13 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, 42 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Jacksonville, 4 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home inspector”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
- Address
- 1002 Sioux Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28540
Based in Jacksonville, 3 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 182 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (182).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.7★ from 182 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 100 Carolina Plantations Boulevard, Jacksonville, NC 28546
Based in Jacksonville, 5 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 115 Atlas Brown Dr, Jacksonville, NC 28540
#24 Leo Contracting
Based in Half Moon
75/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Jacksonville, 6 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 503 New Bridge St, Jacksonville, NC 28540
How much do general contractors cost in Half Moon?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina 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 North Carolina
In North Carolina, North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors licenses General contractor licenses (building, residential and specialty classifications).
- 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 Half Moon general contractors
We scored 61 Half Moon 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 Half Moon 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 |
General contractors in Half Moon: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Half Moon?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Half Moon, NC is Empire Renovations and Construction with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Maready’s construction & maintenance (#2) and FFR Services (#3) follow. We ranked 61 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Half Moon?
ContractorsRanked ranks 61 general contractors serving Half Moon, NC. 6 of them are based in Half Moon; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Half Moon are open 24/7?
4 ranked general contractors in Half Moon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Empire Renovations and Construction (#1), Maready’s construction & maintenance (#2) and FFR Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Half Moon work on weekends?
21 of 61 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Empire Renovations and Construction (#1), Maready’s construction & maintenance (#2) and FFR Services (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a general contractor's license in North Carolina?
In North Carolina, North Carolina Licensing Board for General Contractors handles licensing and covers General contractor licenses (building, residential and specialty classifications).
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Half Moon?
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 North Carolina. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Half Moon general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 61 rated general contractors in Half Moon is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. A. Sydes Construction Inc has the most, 182 reviews, and ranks #22. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Half Moon
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 61 general contractors serving Half Moon.
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