14 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ludington: Thomas F Construction LLC, CR Score 83/100; 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Affordable Quality Construction (AQC), posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
Most-reviewed: Hardman Construction, 24 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 14 ranked after Thomas F Construction LLC; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Ludington general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Thomas F Construction LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (41) | Ludington | — | Overall |
| 2 | Affordable Quality Construction (AQC) | 81 | 4.3★ (9) | Manistee, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Hardman Construction | 80 | 4.4★ (24) | Ludington | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Schonhardt and Sons Home Improvements | 78 | 5.0★ (9) | Delano, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Towns Brothers Construction Co | 77 | 4.3★ (18) | Ludington | — | — |
| 6 | Heirloom Carpentry & Construction | 77 | 4.2★ (10) | Ludington | — | — |
| 7 | Barn Bosses Pole Barns | 76 | 5.0★ (6) | Ludington | — | — |
| 8 | Big K Construction, LLC | 75 | 3.0★ (4) | Ludington | Sat | — |
| 9 | Caz Carpentry Inc | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | Ludington | — | — |
| 10 | Rieth-Riley Construction Co | 73 | 4.4★ (9) | Manistee, 20 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (41).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manistee, 20 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ludington
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delano, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ludington
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ludington
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ludington
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ludington
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ludington
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manistee, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Manistee, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ludington
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelby, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Manistee, 23 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Construction | In Ludington | |
| All In A Day Exteriors | 19 mi | |
| Anderson Electrical Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (5) | In Ludington |
| Fricke Carpentry LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Hardcore Construction Solutions | In Ludington | |
| Heirloom Concrete Construction | In Ludington | |
| Joseph AA Helminski Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| JR Maintenance & Restoration | 3.7★ (7) | In Ludington |
| Krolczyk & Son | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Manistee Iron Works | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Meeker Construction, Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Ludington |
| Pere Marquette Builders, LLC | 2.1★ (7) | In Ludington |
| Rieth-Riley Construction Co | 3.0★ (2) | In Ludington |
| Ron Newberg Construction & Paint | 4.5★ (2) | In Ludington |
| Schmock's Landscaping | 4.6★ (24) | In Ludington |
| Ungurean LLC | 12 mi | |
| Visscher Construction and Restoration, Inc. | 4.8★ (61) | In Ludington |
| Walter Ellis Carpentry | 5.0★ (1) | In Ludington |
| Washaw Construction Inc | In Ludington | |
| We Get Er Done Construction LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Ludington |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Michigan with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,850 | $25,610 | $39,490 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $6,340 | $11,580 | $16,830 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 14 Ludington 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 Ludington 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 |