43 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Horseheads: Pearson Seamless Gutters, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 144 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Groundhog Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 43.
Most-reviewed: Ace Security Locksmith, 127 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 43 ranked after Pearson Seamless Gutters; ranked #7.
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43 Horseheads general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 43 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pearson Seamless Gutters | 62 | 4.9★ (144) | Elmira, 4 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Groundhog Construction | 61 | 5.0★ (17) | Elmira, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Captain's Sealcoating, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (87) | Big Flats, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Slavin Construction | 58 | 3.5★ (8) | Elmira, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Streeter Associates Inc. | 57 | 4.2★ (5) | Elmira, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Finger Lakes Traffic Control LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (5) | Elmira, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Ace Security Locksmith | 56 | 4.6★ (127) | Ithaca, 25 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 8 | River Valley Contracting LLC | 56 | 3.5★ (24) | Elmira, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | McComis Properties | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Horseheads | Sat | — |
| 10 | John F & John P Wenzel Contractors, Inc. | 55 | 4.3★ (6) | Elmira, 3 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: 4.9★ from 144 Google reviews, the most in Horseheads.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Big Flats, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 2 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 3 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 2 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Horseheads
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 3 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Hill, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ithaca, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corning, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Elmira, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 3 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Southport, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corning, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 1 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmira, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Horseheads
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sayre, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sayre, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 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 #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Doane Builders Inc. | 52 | 3.3★ (6) | 3 mi |
| 27 | Aameric Construction | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | 6 mi |
| 28 | Weiss Construction | 52 | 3.9★ (7) | 6 mi |
| 29 | McDonald Contracting | 51 | 3.6★ (17) | 7 mi |
| 30 | Williams Construction | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 31 | Vander-Built, LLC | 50 | 3.1★ (34) | 16 mi |
| 32 | Steuben Steel Services | 50 | 4.9★ (17) | 25 mi |
| 33 | Sullivan Trail Construction Co | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 3 mi |
| 34 | Maximum Mobility LLC | 50 | 2.6★ (8) | 20 mi |
| 35 | Ithaco Builders, LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (9) | 23 mi |
| 36 | Brinser Construction LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 37 | Paolangeli Contractor | 49 | 4.6★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 38 | Brotherton Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Crc Improvements, Inc. | 49 | 2.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 40 | Santana Construction Co. | 48 | 5.0★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 41 | Boyer Contracting Group LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 42 | alamo construction | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 43 | Quaint Carpentry LLC | 47 | 5.0★ (5) | 25 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.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New York with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $16,000 | $29,600 | $45,640 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.10 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $7,670 | $14,020 | $20,380 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.15 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 43 Horseheads 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 Horseheads 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 |