341 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lakeland: Before You Dig LLC, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): True Builders Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 341.
Most-reviewed: Purity H2O water conditioning, 336 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 341 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
341 Lakeland general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 119 open Saturdays and 54 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 341 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Before You Dig LLC | 92 | 5.0★ (238) | Lakeland | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | True Builders Inc. | 91 | 5.0★ (46) | Lakeland | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pop's Preservation LLC CBC126755 | 91 | 5.0★ (39) | Lakeland | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | A1 Earthworks LLC | 88 | 4.8★ (61) | Lakeland | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | ASAP Land Management Inc | 87 | 5.0★ (15) | Medulla, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Long’s Land Management | 87 | 5.0★ (39) | Plant City, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | EcoBuild Professional/EcoPro Restoration (EPR911) | 86 | 4.6★ (36) | Saint Pete Beach, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | TLC Creations Unlimited | 85 | 5.0★ (20) | Plant City, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Purity H2O water conditioning | 85 | 4.8★ (336) | Lakeland Highlands, 10 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 10 | L & J Home Renovations | 85 | 4.9★ (69) | Lakeland | Sat · 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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medulla, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plant City, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Pete Beach, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plant City, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland Highlands, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 336 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Four Corners, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Medulla, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boyette, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inwood, 16 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburndale, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Celebration, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inwood, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Metal construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburndale, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mango, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Northdale, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mango, 3 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency 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 341 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Handyman Services Lakeland | 4.8★ (437) | In Lakeland |
| Ark Seamless Gutters of Central Florida | 4.4★ (79) | In Lakeland |
| Bill’s Painting | 4.9★ (133) | In Lakeland |
| Collis Roofing | 4.5★ (147) | In Lakeland |
| DBR Construction LLC | 4.9★ (105) | In Lakeland |
| DGD Garage Doors | 4.9★ (477) | In Lakeland |
| GCS Restoration | 4.9★ (109) | In Lakeland |
| Gillum-Waddell Plumbing Co | 4.6★ (141) | In Lakeland |
| Jack Hall Jr's Construction Aluminum | 4.5★ (266) | In Lakeland |
| Musick Roofing | 4.9★ (205) | In Lakeland |
| Polk County Window and Door LLC | 5.0★ (223) | In Lakeland |
| Ram Jack Tampa | 4.9★ (117) | In Lakeland |
| RIG Roofing of Lakeland | 4.8★ (162) | In Lakeland |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services | 4.7★ (923) | In Lakeland |
| SERVPRO of Bartow/Lakeland Highlands | 4.7★ (91) | In Lakeland |
| Southern Homes of Polk County. Inc | 4.5★ (462) | In Lakeland |
| Stronghold Roofing & Solar | 4.9★ (440) | In Lakeland |
| Tru Grit Coatings Epoxy Flooring | 4.8★ (499) | In Lakeland |
| True Plumbers & AC | 4.8★ (1,090) | In Lakeland |
| Williams Fence Co | 4.4★ (100) | In Lakeland |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Florida with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,650 | $27,090 | $41,780 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $6,520 | $11,910 | $17,300 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.98 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 341 Lakeland 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 Lakeland 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 |