555 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Manchester: Exterior Associates Inc, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 1,043 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bray's Home Improvement LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 555.
Most-reviewed: Spaces LLC, 168 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 555 ranked after Exterior Associates Inc; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
555 Manchester general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 62 are open 24/7, 283 open Saturdays and 109 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 555 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Exterior Associates Inc | 61 | 4.9★ (1,043) | Ellington, 7 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Spaces LLC | 61 | 4.8★ (168) | East Hartford, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Bray's Home Improvement LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (26) | Ellington, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Big Dawg Home Improvements | 60 | 5.0★ (117) | South Windsor, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | McNally's Modern Maintenance, LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (65) | West Hartford, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | ASM Home Improvement | 59 | 5.0★ (30) | Windsor, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Edidel Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (51) | Ellington, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | RLR CONSTRUCTION SERVICES LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (55) | East Hartford, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | DBG Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (16) | Southwick, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | AFX Dryer Vent & Air Duct Cleaning And Chimney Repair Services Of CT | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Manchester | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 1,043 Google reviews, the most in Manchester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Hartford, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 1 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Windsor, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Hartford, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windsor, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Hartford, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Southwick, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Britain, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hebron, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Hartford, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Southwick, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainville, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellington, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cromwell, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Britain, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manchester
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Hartford, 4 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 555 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ADB Construction & Septic Corp. | 4.8★ (99) | In Manchester |
| Bretonridge Builders | 4.3★ (6) | In Manchester |
| Bruckner Home Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | In Manchester |
| Carlson Crafted LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Manchester |
| Cotto Electric LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Manchester |
| Deck Specialists Inc | 4.0★ (5) | In Manchester |
| Dyna, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Manchester |
| EMD Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (7) | In Manchester |
| H & R Design Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Manchester |
| Irene Designs, LLC | 4.8★ (44) | In Manchester |
| L&A Masonry Home Improvement LLC | 4.3★ (6) | In Manchester |
| Landworks Fence LLC | 4.9★ (379) | In Manchester |
| Mountain View Landscapes and Lawncare | 5.0★ (3) | In Manchester |
| Ray Diana Painting LLC | 5.0★ (9) | In Manchester |
| Robert's Home Improvement LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Manchester |
| St. Peter WoodWorks | 3.4★ (7) | In Manchester |
| Sullivan Handyman Services | 4.5★ (17) | In Manchester |
| Superior Builders Inc | 4.6★ (10) | In Manchester |
| Surroundings Custom Interiors, Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Manchester |
| Tri-State Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Manchester |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Connecticut 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 555 Manchester 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 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 |