301 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lakeside: Minus Mold, LLC, CR Score 90/100; 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Virginia Pride Contracting LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 301.
Most-reviewed: Dodson Pest Control, 454 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 301 ranked; ranked #8.
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301 Lakeside general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 82 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 301 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Minus Mold, LLC | 90 | 4.8★ (57) | Dumbarton, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Virginia Pride Contracting LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (59) | Chester, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Jacob's Ladder | 87 | 4.9★ (412) | Richmond, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | VIVO Contracting | 85 | 5.0★ (92) | Richmond, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | M&M Home Builders, LLc. | 85 | 4.9★ (41) | Bellwood, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | HomeTek Construction LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (27) | Glen Allen, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | JABCO General Contractor | 84 | 4.8★ (24) | Richmond, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Dodson Pest Control | 84 | 4.9★ (454) | Richmond, 7 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Home Interior Plus Corp. | 83 | 5.0★ (20) | Bellwood, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | East Coast Earthworks & Hauling | 83 | 5.0★ (27) | Wyndham, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 412 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellwood, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 454 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (454).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellwood, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wyndham, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuckahoe, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicsville, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dumbarton, 1 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Allen, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bon Air, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellwood, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 8 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Lee, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tuckahoe, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brandermill, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Brandermill, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Virginia 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 301 Lakeside 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 Lakeside 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 |