19 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Laurel: Melby Construction Group Florida, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Brock’s Home Solution’s, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Dunn Roadbuilders, 20 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #4.
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19 Laurel general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Melby Construction Group Florida | 64 | 5.0★ (12) | Palm Bay, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dunn Roadbuilders | 62 | 4.6★ (12) | Laurel | — | — |
| 3 | Walters Construction Co., Inc. | 62 | 3.6★ (18) | Laurel | — | — |
| 4 | Dunn Roadbuilders | 61 | 4.6★ (20) | Laurel | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Foxwood Company | 59 | 4.7★ (12) | Laurel | — | — |
| 6 | Tanner Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Laurel | — | — |
| 7 | Dunn Roadbuilders | 57 | 4.6★ (18) | Petal, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Magnolia Portable Building | 56 | 3.3★ (3) | Laurel | — | — |
| 9 | Taylor Construction | 56 | 4.2★ (5) | Laurel | — | — |
| 10 | Pierce Construction & Maintenance | 54 | 4.5★ (17) | Petal, 23 mi away | — | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Laurel
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Laurel
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, the most in Laurel.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Petal, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Laurel
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Laurel
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petal, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petal, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hattiesburg, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Petal, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hattiesburg, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petal, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hattiesburg, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petal, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Paving & Sealcoating | 2.8★ (4) | In Laurel |
| Affordable Heat and Air | 5.0★ (2) | In Laurel |
| Brady Electric LLC | 3.4★ (8) | In Laurel |
| Carpenter Construction Ms LLC | 4.4★ (7) | In Laurel |
| Cartwright H.I. & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Laurel |
| Graham and Son Exteriors LLC | 4.9★ (40) | In Laurel |
| Hancock Mechanical | 5.0★ (1) | In Laurel |
| J. Hall Construction & Tree Service LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Laurel |
| Jacob's Ladder Construction - Roofing Service, Roofing Company, Roofer in Laurel, MS | 5.0★ (2) | In Laurel |
| Jakes Woodwork llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Laurel |
| Larry J Sumrall Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | In Laurel |
| Laurel Ditch Cleaning/Drainage | In Laurel | |
| LockDown Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (10) | In Laurel |
| Pinebelt Painting Services LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Laurel |
| Prominent Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Laurel |
| R & J Construction, Inc. | 3.0★ (1) | In Laurel |
| Reeves Construction Inc | 4.0★ (2) | In Laurel |
| Reliable Roofing & Construction LLC | 4.3★ (65) | In Laurel |
| Ridgeway Homes | 4.8★ (9) | In Laurel |
| Walley Roofing and Construction, LLC | 4.9★ (40) | In Laurel |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Mississippi 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 19 Laurel 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 Laurel 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 |