63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA (2026)
827 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Manchester-by-the-Sea: Marblehead Carpentry, LLC, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CommTank, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 827.
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Most-reviewed: The Container Store, 336 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 827 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
827 Manchester-by-the-Sea general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 79 are open 24/7, 446 open Saturdays and 153 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 827 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Manchester-by-the-Sea at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marblehead Carpentry, LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (72) | Beverly, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CommTank, Inc. | 61 | 4.7★ (133) | Wakefield, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | The Container Store | 61 | 4.3★ (336) | Peabody, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Molla Builders LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (73) | North Reading, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bach Builders, LLC | 60 | 4.7★ (48) | Gloucester, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Stockton Management | 60 | 5.0★ (22) | Beverly, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | M&P Home Renovation Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (60) | Haverhill, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Palermo Construction | 60 | 5.0★ (19) | Beverly, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | ALAA LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (29) | Lynn, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Castle Construction and Painting | Remodeling | Deck | carpenter | MA | 59 | 4.9★ (61) | Bedford, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 827 best general contractors in Manchester-by-the-Sea, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Wakefield, 16 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 84 New Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
Based in Peabody, 9 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 336 Google reviews, the most in Manchester-by-the-Sea.
- 4.3★ from 336 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 210 Andover St LL01, Peabody, MA 01960
Based in North Reading, 17 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 199 Central St, North Reading, MA 01864
Based in Gloucester, 10 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 38 Pleasant Street, Gloucester, MA 01930
Based in Beverly, 6 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Haverhill, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Beverly, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#9 ALAA LLC
Based in Lynn, 11 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Broadway Cir, Lynn, MA 01904
Based in Bedford, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Beverly, 18 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Saugus, 15 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 24 Main St, Saugus, MA 01906
#13 Tech Install
Based in Somerville, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–9:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
- Address
- 7 Chester Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
#14 MKMaintX
Based in Lynnfield, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 230 Broadway STE 205, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Based in Lynn, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–10 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 21 Sheldon St, Lynn, MA 01902
Based in Salem, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 142 Canal St #303, Salem, MA 01970
Based in Lynn, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 6 AM–6:30 PM · Tue–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat 6:30 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 393 Summer St, Lynn, MA 01905
Based in North Andover, 21 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 87 Belmont St Suite A, North Andover, MA 01845
Based in Beverly, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–11 PM
Based in Lynn, 11 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 53 Coburn St, Lynn, MA 01902
Based in Somerville, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 30 Woodbine St, Somerville, MA 02143
Based in Haverhill, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–6 PM
Based in Lynn, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 44 Grant St #2, Lynn, MA 01902
Based in Chelsea, 21 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Revere, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 130 Morris St, Revere, MA 02151
General contractors ranked #26 to #50
#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 827 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Manchester-by-the-Sea
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bay View Builders | In Manchester-by-the-Sea | |
| Bluestone Development Llc | In Manchester-by-the-Sea | |
| Boyd Builders, Inc. | In Manchester-by-the-Sea | |
| Campagna Carpentry and Landscape | 5.0★ (2) | In Manchester-by-the-Sea |
| Filias Construction Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Manchester-by-the-Sea |
| Forget-Me-Not Garden Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Manchester-by-the-Sea |
| Gamble Landscape Construction | In Manchester-by-the-Sea | |
| George Glynos Construction | In Manchester-by-the-Sea | |
| Gunite Construction | 3.5★ (2) | In Manchester-by-the-Sea |
| Karpowich Building Contractors | In Manchester-by-the-Sea | |
| L.a.d. Company, Inc. | In Manchester-by-the-Sea | |
| Lombardi Lift | In Manchester-by-the-Sea | |
| Modern Homestead | 5.0★ (2) | In Manchester-by-the-Sea |
| R LeBlanc & Sons Construction | In Manchester-by-the-Sea | |
| Ray Hamilton Trucking & Excavation Inc | In Manchester-by-the-Sea | |
| Savory Homes | 5.0★ (3) | In Manchester-by-the-Sea |
| Sea Rock Estate | 5.0★ (2) | In Manchester-by-the-Sea |
| Stoneworks Construction Company | In Manchester-by-the-Sea | |
| Tacey and Sons | In Manchester-by-the-Sea | |
| Walter Ewaschuk & Son | 5.0★ (1) | In Manchester-by-the-Sea |
How much do general contractors cost in Manchester-by-the-Sea?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Massachusetts with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,840 | $27,440 | $42,320 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.02 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $7,010 | $12,810 | $18,620 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
How to check a general contractor's license in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections (Construction Supervisor License) licenses Construction Supervisor License; residential contractors also register as home improvement contractors.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Manchester-by-the-Sea general contractors
We scored 827 Manchester-by-the-Sea 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 Manchester-by-the-Sea 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 |
General contractors in Manchester-by-the-Sea: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Manchester-by-the-Sea?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA is Marblehead Carpentry, LLC with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CommTank, Inc. (#2) and The Container Store (#3) follow. We ranked 827 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Manchester-by-the-Sea?
ContractorsRanked ranks 827 general contractors serving Manchester-by-the-Sea, MA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Manchester-by-the-Sea are open 24/7?
79 ranked general contractors in Manchester-by-the-Sea post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Marblehead Carpentry, LLC (#1), CommTank, Inc. (#2) and Molla Builders LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Manchester-by-the-Sea work on weekends?
446 of 827 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 153 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Marblehead Carpentry, LLC (#1), CommTank, Inc. (#2) and The Container Store (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a general contractor's license in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections (Construction Supervisor License) handles licensing and covers Construction Supervisor License; residential contractors also register as home improvement contractors.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Manchester-by-the-Sea?
Kitchen remodel typically costs $14,840 to $42,320, with $27,440 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.02 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Massachusetts. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Manchester-by-the-Sea general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 827 rated general contractors in Manchester-by-the-Sea is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. The Container Store has the most, 336 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Manchester-by-the-Sea
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 827 general contractors serving Manchester-by-the-Sea.
- October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.
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