142 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Masonboro: Of The Essence Design+Build and Paint, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kensy All Construction LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 142.
Most-reviewed: Crawlspace Medic of Wilmington, 417 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 142 ranked; ranked #11.
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142 Masonboro general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 142 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Of The Essence Design+Build and Paint | 88 | 4.9★ (87) | Wilmington, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Kensy All Construction LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (9) | Leland, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Stonehenge Building Inc | 86 | 5.0★ (11) | Wilmington, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Team Harmony Builders | 86 | 5.0★ (9) | Kings Grant, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Gilmore Craft and Coat | 85 | 5.0★ (47) | Leland, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Baker Construction | 85 | 5.0★ (23) | Leland, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Dodson Pest Control | 84 | 4.9★ (370) | Wilmington, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Cape Fear Marine Development | 84 | 5.0★ (9) | Kings Grant, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Sea Coast Restoration, LLC | 83 | 2.6★ (5) | Wilmington, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Adrian's House Remodeling | 83 | 4.9★ (71) | Leland, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
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: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Kings Grant, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 370 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Grant, 2 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Wilmington, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 417 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (417).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 3 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 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 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.
Based in Leland, 2 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leland, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 4 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 4 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North 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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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 142 Masonboro 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 Masonboro 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 |