31 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hartford: KIS Clean Outs, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Zullo Property Maintenance, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 31.
Most-reviewed: RE Hinkley, 93 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 31 ranked after KIS Clean Outs; ranked #9.
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31 Hartford general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 31 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KIS Clean Outs | 66 | 5.0★ (166) | Hartford | — | Overall |
| 2 | Carriage Shed | 59 | 4.8★ (24) | Hartford | Sat | — |
| 3 | Timber Creek Contracting | 56 | 4.8★ (33) | Claremont, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | MJ Toon Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | Lebanon, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Foremost Builders | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Hanover, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | MEHP | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | Lebanon, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Highland Sitework | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Hartford | — | — |
| 8 | Zullo Property Maintenance, LLC | 56 | 3.9★ (15) | Claremont, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | RE Hinkley | 55 | 4.7★ (93) | Claremont, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | High Meadow Builders | 55 | 4.3★ (16) | Lebanon, 4 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 review volume: 5.0★ from 166 Google reviews, the most in Hartford.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hartford
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claremont, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover, 2 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hartford
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Claremont, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claremont, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claremont, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hanover, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claremont, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hanover, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Hanover, 12 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 16 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claremont, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claremont, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 16 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #31, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | JV Home Improvement LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | 18 mi |
| 27 | Best Way General Construction Inc. | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Over The Top Contracting | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 29 | Canam Bridges - Plant | 49 | 3.5★ (11) | 22 mi |
| 30 | T2B CARPENTRY LLC | 48 | 4.2★ (6) | 22 mi |
| 31 | Bur Construction LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| C.h.a.s.e best builders | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Domus Custom Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Don Smith Builders | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| FreshenUp | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Handy Vermont | In Hartford | |
| Hitchcock Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Hartford |
| HP Roofing LLC | 4.4★ (92) | In Hartford |
| J&J builders | In Hartford | |
| James Brower Contracting | In Hartford | |
| Landtect Corporation | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Michael Goodrich Custom Builder LLC | In Hartford | |
| New England Painting Group | In Hartford | |
| o hara & gercke inc | In Hartford | |
| Potwin Construction Builder Of Quality Homes | In Hartford | |
| ReArch Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Riverlight builders, inc. | In Hartford | |
| RT Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Unified Communications L.L.C | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Vallhalla Builders burlington vermont | 1.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Vision Design & Build | 5.0★ (1) | In Hartford |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Vermont with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,840 | $27,440 | $42,320 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.02 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $7,010 | $12,810 | $18,620 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 31 Hartford 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 Hartford 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 |