331 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Independence: Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of The Tri State Area - Cincinnati NKY, CR Score 90/100; 4.5★ from 173 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JR Mendez Flooring LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 331.
Most-reviewed: The Container Store, 288 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 331 ranked; ranked #14.
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331 Independence general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 97 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 331 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Davis Restoration & Remodeling of The Tri State Area - Cincinnati NKY | 90 | 4.5★ (173) | Edgewood, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | JR Mendez Flooring LLC | 89 | 4.9★ (141) | Cincinnati, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Polaris Basements | 87 | 5.0★ (37) | Bright, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Bravo 6 Contracting | 86 | 4.9★ (55) | Oakbrook, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Steadfast Contracting LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (28) | Cincinnati, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | SK Interior Remodeling | 85 | 5.0★ (26) | Beckett Ridge, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Greater Home Services | 84 | 5.0★ (79) | Florence, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Brunner Builders 513 LLC | 84 | 4.9★ (28) | Cincinnati, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Outdoor Design Build | 83 | 4.8★ (32) | The Village of Indian Hill, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Clark Brothers Construction LLC | 83 | 4.7★ (13) | Dayton, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Independence
Based in Edgewood, 7 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 173 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bright, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakbrook, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beckett Ridge, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Florence, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Village of Indian Hill, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mitchell, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cheviot, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hebron, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 20 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 288 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (288).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Summerside, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erlanger, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 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.
Based in Cincinnati, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beavercreek, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Wright, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fort Mitchell, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cincinnati, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Erlanger, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Kentucky with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,860 | $25,640 | $39,530 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.95 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $5,960 | $10,880 | $15,820 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.90 East South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 331 Independence 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 Independence 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 |