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Best General Contractors in Malvern, AR (2026)

49 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Malvern: Johnson excavation & land services, CR Score 86/100; 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 6

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Flawless Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 49.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Raising the Level Construction, LLC, 74 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 49 ranked; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

49 Malvern general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 49 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Malvern at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Malvern at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Johnson excavation & land services864.7★ (14)MalvernSat · SunOverall
2Raising the Level Construction, LLC845.0★ (74)Benton, 21 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
3TNT Contracting & Erecting LLC824.0★ (5)Malvern——
4Terra Maintenance Solutions805.0★ (14)Hot Springs National Park, 22 mi awaySat · Sun—
5Xpert Backyard Solutions795.0★ (42)Hot Springs Village, 13 mi away——
6Flawless Construction794.4★ (13)Hot Springs, 20 mi away24/7Emergencies
7Kennerly construction Inc793.0★ (5)Malvern——
8Able Properties and Construction LLC785.0★ (6)Arkadelphia, 16 mi away24/7—
9Rye Custom Homes, Design, & General Contractor785.0★ (21)Benton, 25 mi away24/7—
10C & F Steel Erectors784.1★ (9)Benton, 18 mi away——

The 49 best general contractors in Malvern, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Based in Hot Springs Village, 13 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    202 Lonsdale Cutoff Rd, Lonsdale, AR 72087
  2. Based in Hot Springs, 20 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    300 Stonehurst rd Hot Springs, Ar 71913 3147 Hwy 70 Bonnerdale, Ar 71933, Hot Springs, AR 71913
  3. Based in Benton, 18 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    1050 Bird St, Benton, AR 72015
  4. Based in Hot Springs, 15 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    103 Rhodes Ln, Hot Springs, AR 71901
  5. Based in Arkadelphia, 6 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
  6. Based in Malvern

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
  7. Based in Hot Springs National Park, 17 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  8. Based in Benton, 13 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    232 Hickory Grove St, Benton, AR 72015
  9. Based in Hot Springs, 17 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    211 Ira St, Hot Springs, AR 71913
  10. Based in Malvern

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    320 Clem St, Malvern, AR 72104
  11. Based in Hot Springs, 9 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Metal construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4913 Malvern Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71901
  12. Based in Benton, 19 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    915 Ashley, Benton, AR 72015
  13. Based in Hot Springs Village, 22 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    104 Deposito Pass, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909
  14. Based in Hot Springs Village, 23 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    420 Village Tower Road, Hot Springs Village, AR 71909

All 49 general contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

general contractors in Malvern, ranks 26 to 49
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Landmark Building744.3★ (3)17 mi
27Ark-La-Tex Shop Builders of Central Arkansas733.9★ (30)16 mi
28Smitty's Residential Service734.9★ (17)22 mi
29Fence In A Hurry733.7★ (3)18 mi
30Ferguson Chimney Inspection Ltd734.5★ (6)20 mi
31Johnson Bros.732.1★ (7)18 mi
32Derksen Buildings724.1★ (31)23 mi
33Martinez Construction Services721.0★ (3)16 mi
34CC24 Chimney Inspection & Chimney Cleaning Serv.725.0★ (3)19 mi
35Velasquez Roofing & Remodeling LLC714.7★ (9)17 mi
36John F. Jenkins Contracting, Inc.715.0★ (3)11 mi
37Elite Crete Midsouth714.3★ (9)18 mi
38NEC Construction & Remodeling713.7★ (6)25 mi
39REstructure Design, Inc.714.7★ (13)23 mi
40TD Brothers Construction715.0★ (3)12 mi
41Sam Johnson Construction Inc704.5★ (36)21 mi
42Jimmy's Custom Construction705.0★ (8)20 mi
43Pennington Construction705.0★ (8)19 mi
44Red Iron Inc.704.0★ (6)15 mi
45Brister Construction Inc695.0★ (5)19 mi
46Randy Carter Construction, Inc.684.8★ (12)22 mi
47Shane Trusty Construction and Remodeling685.0★ (3)25 mi
48Greene's IPA664.0★ (4)25 mi
49Spa Construction654.2★ (5)16 mi

Also serving Malvern

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.

Unranked general contractors serving Malvern
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
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A & S PavingIn Malvern
Airlift Concrete Experts4.8★ (22)In Malvern
Baby grand canyonIn Malvern
Baker Built Development, LLCIn Malvern
Beebe Commercial & Restoration3.0★ (2)In Malvern
BKC Home Builders LLC4.8★ (18)In Malvern
Brantley Construction LLC5.0★ (6)In Malvern
C & M Home Improvements1.0★ (1)In Malvern
Cooper Home Solutions4.8★ (16)In Malvern
David's Tree Service and General Construction.5.0★ (9)In Malvern
Gray’s Concrete LLC.5.0★ (6)In Malvern
K&B SidingIn Malvern
Kan-Dew Construction Inc5.0★ (2)In Malvern
Level Up Home Improvement5.0★ (1)In Malvern
MLM Custom RemodelingIn Malvern
Natural State Electric and Construction5.0★ (2)In Malvern
protechroofinandpainting.comIn Malvern
Tays painting fencing an decksIn Malvern
WT RemodelingIn Malvern

How much do general contractors cost in Malvern?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Arkansas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do general contractors cost in Malvern?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$13,720$25,380$39,140Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.94 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026
Bathroom remodel$5,850$10,690$15,540Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.88 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How to check a general contractor's license in Arkansas

In Arkansas, Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board licenses Commercial and residential building contractors.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Malvern general contractors

We scored 49 Malvern 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Malvern data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

General contractors in Malvern: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Malvern?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Malvern, AR is Johnson excavation & land services with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Raising the Level Construction, LLC (#2) and TNT Contracting & Erecting LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 49 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Malvern?

ContractorsRanked ranks 49 general contractors serving Malvern, AR. 5 of them are based in Malvern; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Malvern are open 24/7?

4 ranked general contractors in Malvern post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Flawless Construction (#6), Able Properties and Construction LLC (#8) and Rye Custom Homes, Design, & General Contractor (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Malvern work on weekends?

15 of 49 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Johnson excavation & land services (#1), Raising the Level Construction, LLC (#2) and Terra Maintenance Solutions (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a general contractor's license in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Commercial and residential building contractors.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Malvern?

Kitchen remodel typically costs $13,720 to $39,140, with $25,380 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.94 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Arkansas. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Malvern general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 49 rated general contractors in Malvern is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Raising the Level Construction, LLC has the most, 74 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank general contractors?

Each general contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Malvern

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 general contractors serving Malvern.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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