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Best General Contractors in Hammond, LA (2026)

87 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Hammond: Water Works Pump & Well Inc, CR Score 82/100; 4.9★ from 876 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): BURCHES INC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 87.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Academy House Leveling, 117 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 87 ranked after Water Works Pump & Well Inc; ranked #6.

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

87 Hammond general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 43 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 87 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Hammond at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Hammond at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Water Works Pump & Well Inc824.9★ (876)Covington, 25 mi awaySatOverall
2BURCHES INC825.0★ (39)Ponchatoula, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Magnolia Construction and Improvements815.0★ (9)Mandeville, 20 mi away24/7—
4Blount Builders815.0★ (3)Hammond24/7—
5Brownwood Construction815.0★ (15)HammondSat—
6Academy House Leveling815.0★ (117)Covington, 19 mi awaySatMost reviews
7Lanaux Land Development805.0★ (12)Mandeville, 20 mi away24/7—
8Lynch Construction Services LLC804.2★ (5)HammondSat · Sun · Evenings—
9G & G Construction805.0★ (3)HammondSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Schneider Home Improvement LLC805.0★ (11)HammondSat—

The 87 best general contractors in Hammond, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Hammond

    Based in Covington, 25 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 876 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (876).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 876 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    21220 LA-36, Covington, LA 70433
  2. Based in Ponchatoula, 5 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    42520 Richard Rd, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
  3. Based in Hammond

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    24071 Snowy Egret Cove, Springfield, LA 70462
  4. Based in Hammond

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11057 General Ott Rd, Hammond, LA 70403
  5. Based in Covington, 19 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    303 Covington St, Madisonville, LA 70447
  6. Based in Hammond

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    14219 Giluso Rd, Hammond, LA 70401
  7. Based in Covington, 22 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    75 Walnut Pl, Covington, LA 70433
  8. Based in Lacombe, 24 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  9. Based in Hammond

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  10. Based in Mandeville, 25 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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
    Address
    337 Rosedown Way, Mandeville, LA 70471
  11. Based in Hammond

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    793 Jackson Ct, Madisonville, LA 70447
  12. Based in Ponchatoula, 4 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    19133 Sister's Rd Suite A, Ponchatoula, LA 70454
  13. Based in Baton Rouge, 20 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
  14. Based in Hammond

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16078 Lamonte Dr, Hammond, LA 70403
  15. Based in Belle Chasse, 20 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–5 PM
  16. Based in Ponchatoula, 9 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    24288 US-190, Robert, LA 70455
  17. Based in Central, 18 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–4 PM
  18. Based in Hammond

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed

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 87 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in Hammond, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Coopers Construction of Louisiana, LLC775.0★ (4)In Hammond
27EmKay Contractors and Renovation775.0★ (15)15 mi
28Tru Consulting & Contractors LLC775.0★ (33)23 mi
29Airport Bridge Co Inc773.5★ (4)6 mi
30Prestige Construction & Remodeling775.0★ (29)22 mi
31Bartlett Construction LLC774.9★ (40)23 mi
32Eddie's Home Improvement and Repairs775.0★ (32)24 mi
33Mudbug Pavers and Construction774.8★ (24)In Hammond
34Wise Coatings of Baton Rouge765.0★ (36)25 mi
35Rich Construction Services, LLC765.0★ (6)20 mi
36KJC Improvements LLC764.4★ (21)12 mi
37Rellestate Renovations765.0★ (34)20 mi
38Soul Builders LLC764.8★ (6)20 mi
39ALCO Construction755.0★ (5)20 mi
40J Weese Builders LLC755.0★ (19)24 mi
41T-MAC BROTHERS754.7★ (12)19 mi
42Citadel Residential, LLC754.3★ (9)24 mi
43ZITRO Construction Services LLC755.0★ (23)10 mi
44ELEVATED Construction755.0★ (3)In Hammond
45Pelicans Home Renovations745.0★ (6)17 mi
46A-Plus Dirt Services LLC744.7★ (14)22 mi
47Lamp Design + Build General Contractors744.1★ (34)5 mi
48Gypsum Subfloors745.0★ (5)24 mi
49New-Living Construction LLC744.8★ (17)21 mi
50The Building Group, LLC745.0★ (3)In Hammond

Also serving Hammond

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.

Unranked general contractors serving Hammond
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A & A Stoneworks4.5★ (16)In Hammond
ARC HOME RENOVATIONS LLC4.8★ (22)In Hammond
Big Bull Concrete4.0★ (4)In Hammond
BKG Construction, LLC5.0★ (3)In Hammond
C Flooring & Tile, LLC5.0★ (5)In Hammond
Chad King's Plumbing3.8★ (32)In Hammond
Community Construction Services, LLC5.0★ (46)In Hammond
Daelen Homes4.0★ (4)In Hammond
eNg Designs & Construction5.0★ (8)In Hammond
Gulf Coast Marine Construction - Restoration Specialist5.0★ (5)In Hammond
Hester Roofing4.8★ (111)In Hammond
Hillcrest Construction4.8★ (16)In Hammond
JD Builders LLC5.0★ (5)In Hammond
Mercante Homes and Construction5.0★ (8)In Hammond
Pisciotta Bros LLC5.0★ (7)In Hammond
Price Construction Company3.7★ (3)In Hammond
Pride Roofing, LLC.4.3★ (60)In Hammond
Public Construction, Inc.5.0★ (3)In Hammond
R&E Home Maintenance & Construction5.0★ (12)In Hammond
Wallaby Windows of the Northshore5.0★ (102)In Hammond

How much do general contractors cost in Hammond?

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

How much do general contractors cost in Hammond?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$13,720$25,380$39,140Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.94 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026
Bathroom remodel$5,850$10,690$15,540Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.88 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How to check a general contractor's license in Louisiana

In Louisiana, Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors licenses Commercial and residential building licenses and home improvement registration.

  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 Hammond general contractors

We scored 87 Hammond 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Hammond data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

General contractors in Hammond: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Hammond?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Hammond, LA is Water Works Pump & Well Inc with a CR Score of 82/100. It has 4.9★ from 876 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. BURCHES INC (#2) and Magnolia Construction and Improvements (#3) follow. We ranked 87 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Hammond?

ContractorsRanked ranks 87 general contractors serving Hammond, LA. 16 of them are based in Hammond; 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 Hammond are open 24/7?

7 ranked general contractors in Hammond post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are BURCHES INC (#2), Magnolia Construction and Improvements (#3) and Blount Builders (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Hammond work on weekends?

43 of 87 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Water Works Pump & Well Inc (#1), Magnolia Construction and Improvements (#3) and Blount Builders (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

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

In Louisiana, Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors handles licensing and covers Commercial and residential building licenses and home improvement registration.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Hammond?

Kitchen remodel typically costs $13,720 to $39,140, with $25,380 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.94 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Louisiana. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Hammond general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 87 rated general contractors in Hammond is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Water Works Pump & Well Inc has the most, 876 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 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 Hammond

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 87 general contractors serving Hammond.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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