145 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lexington: Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc., CR Score 86/100; 4.6★ from 80 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Southern Oaks Remodeling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 145.
Most-reviewed: Dodson Pest Control, 656 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 145 ranked; ranked #4.
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145 Lexington general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 145 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Palmetto Renovations of Columbia, Inc. | 86 | 4.6★ (80) | Lexington | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Southern Oaks Remodeling | 84 | 5.0★ (3) | Lexington | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pro Reconstruction | 84 | 4.9★ (13) | Columbia, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Dodson Pest Control | 83 | 4.9★ (656) | West Columbia, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Kennedy's Construction, LLC | 83 | 4.9★ (55) | Lexington | Sat | — |
| 6 | Absolute Disaster Recovery Services | 83 | 3.9★ (20) | West Columbia, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Greens Construction | 82 | 5.0★ (11) | Columbia, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ALL Pro Improvements | 82 | 4.5★ (19) | Lexington | — | — |
| 9 | Carolina Post Frame Barndominiums | 82 | 3.6★ (16) | Columbia, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Palmetto Southern ™️ | 81 | 5.0★ (97) | Lexington | — | — |
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: 4.6★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Columbia, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 656 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (656).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Columbia, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 18 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Lexington
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.6★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
Ranked #11 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 Columbia, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Red Bank, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cayce, 1 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cayce, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Lexington
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Lexington
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Columbia, 16 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Andrews, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Lexington
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lexington
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
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 145 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.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for South Carolina 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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We scored 145 Lexington 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 Lexington 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 |