94 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake Charles: Negroni Enterprises, LLC, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Weber's Construction Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 94.
Most-reviewed: Mallett Buildings, 471 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 94 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
94 Lake Charles general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 94 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Negroni Enterprises, LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (11) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Weber's Construction Services | 86 | 5.0★ (7) | Lake Charles | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Lake Charles Construction & Renovations LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (23) | Lake Charles | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Mallett Buildings | 85 | 4.6★ (471) | Lake Charles | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Magazine Homes | 84 | 4.7★ (16) | Lake Charles | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Nunez Construction of SWLA, LLC | 83 | 4.7★ (11) | Lake Charles | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Smartmoney Investments, LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (9) | Lake Charles | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Metal Coverings | 82 | 5.0★ (7) | Lake Charles | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Walnut Grove | 82 | 4.7★ (10) | Lake Charles | — | — |
| 10 | Innovative Storm and Aqua Water Damage Solutions | 82 | 4.6★ (12) | Lake Charles | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 471 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (471).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Metal construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sulphur, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #18 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.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prien, 6 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Charles
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#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 94 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Godwin Brothers Construction LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (11) | In Lake Charles |
| 27 | Magnolia Builds | 78 | 5.0★ (25) | In Lake Charles |
| 28 | Alliance Industrial Group | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Southern Style Barns and Buildings | 78 | 5.0★ (24) | In Lake Charles |
| 30 | Breauxs Konstruction | 78 | 5.0★ (23) | In Lake Charles |
| 31 | Robbins Contracting | 78 | 4.0★ (3) | In Lake Charles |
| 32 | Hartmann Building Specs Ltd | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 33 | Walk On Water Construction | 78 | 3.7★ (3) | In Lake Charles |
| 34 | CK Services LLC | 78 | 4.6★ (19) | 10 mi |
| 35 | H&G Point Construction, LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | In Lake Charles |
| 36 | Cypress Construction | 77 | 5.0★ (18) | In Lake Charles |
| 37 | New Horizon Construction, LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | In Lake Charles |
| 38 | Abel Drywall construction | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | In Lake Charles |
| 39 | Cajun Fab Construction | 77 | 4.9★ (17) | In Lake Charles |
| 40 | B & T Construction and Home Improvements, LLC. | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | In Lake Charles |
| 41 | Turner Industries Group - Hiring and Personnel | 77 | 4.4★ (123) | 7 mi |
| 42 | Benton's Equipment & Construction | 77 | 4.0★ (4) | 10 mi |
| 43 | Carlin Construction, LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (15) | In Lake Charles |
| 44 | Master Construction LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (14) | In Lake Charles |
| 45 | Carl Hardy Construction, Inc. | 77 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 46 | B. Broussard Construction, LLC - General Contractor | 77 | 4.6★ (21) | In Lake Charles |
| 47 | ACM Development, LLC. | 77 | 4.6★ (22) | In Lake Charles |
| 48 | New Century Development LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (14) | In Lake Charles |
| 49 | Gateway Contractors LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (6) | In Lake Charles |
| 50 | Hebert's Construction Company | 76 | 3.4★ (5) | In Lake Charles |
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 Louisiana with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,720 | $25,380 | $39,140 | 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) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $5,850 | $10,690 | $15,540 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.88 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
In Louisiana, Louisiana State Licensing Board for Contractors licenses Commercial and residential building licenses and home improvement registration.
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
We scored 94 Lake Charles 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 Lake Charles 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 |