247 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lancaster: Joel's Painting, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 347 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Luis Enterprise, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 247.
Most-reviewed: Red Rose Pool Service, LLC, 108 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 247 ranked after Joel's Painting; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
247 Lancaster general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 57 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 247 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joel's Painting | 63 | 4.9★ (347) | Lancaster | — | Overall |
| 2 | Fernandez Home Solutions | 61 | 4.9★ (27) | Lancaster | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Chase Brother Construction | 60 | 5.0★ (40) | Lancaster | Sat | — |
| 4 | Cervante Remodeling | 59 | 4.9★ (27) | Lancaster | Sat | — |
| 5 | Basilio General Contracting | 59 | 5.0★ (22) | Lancaster | Sat | — |
| 6 | Adam's Handyman & Contracting | 58 | 4.6★ (74) | Lancaster | — | — |
| 7 | Hess Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (8) | Lancaster | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Luis Enterprise | 58 | 4.7★ (14) | Millersville, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Top Notch Improvements LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (36) | Lancaster | — | — |
| 10 | Burry's Waterproofing | 58 | 4.9★ (15) | Lancaster | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 347 Google reviews, the most in Lancaster.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Millersville, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Lion, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leola, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ephrata, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leola, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lititz, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Lion, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 1 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leola, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Joy, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lancaster
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 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 247 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Roofing and Exteriors LLC | 4.9★ (85) | In Lancaster |
| Aspen Home Improvements | 4.7★ (1,824) | In Lancaster |
| Basement Gurus LLC | 4.9★ (185) | In Lancaster |
| CalCo Design & Renovation | 5.0★ (114) | In Lancaster |
| Core Value Duct Cleaning & Restoration | 5.0★ (69) | In Lancaster |
| Garrety Home Pros | 4.7★ (250) | In Lancaster |
| George J. Grove & Son Inc. | 4.9★ (413) | In Lancaster |
| Helm Construction Company | 4.8★ (219) | In Lancaster |
| Jackson Electrical Service | 5.0★ (107) | In Lancaster |
| Kitchen Encounters | 4.8★ (90) | In Lancaster |
| Klausmair Construction | 4.7★ (93) | In Lancaster |
| Lamont's Handyman Services LLC | 5.0★ (92) | In Lancaster |
| Lancaster Home Builders | 3.7★ (51) | In Lancaster |
| Metzler Home Builders Inc | 4.8★ (43) | In Lancaster |
| Moser Roofing Solutions | 4.9★ (221) | In Lancaster |
| Overhead Door Company of Lancaster | 4.9★ (138) | In Lancaster |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 4.8★ (251) | In Lancaster |
| Smucker & Sons Inc. | 4.6★ (59) | In Lancaster |
| VZ Painting LLC | 5.0★ (155) | In Lancaster |
| Zephyr Thomas Home Improvement | 4.8★ (207) | In Lancaster |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Pennsylvania 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 |
In Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Office of Attorney General, Home Improvement Contractor Registration licenses Home improvement contractor registration (Home Improvement Consumer Protection Act).
Contractors doing at least $5,000 of home improvements a year.
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 247 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 |