156 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Mills River: National Contractors Seminars, Inc., CR Score 86/100; 4.7★ from 123 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): phdwnc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 156.
Most-reviewed: 2020 Builders, 74 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 156 ranked after National Contractors Seminars, Inc.; ranked #3.
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156 Mills River general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 45 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 156 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | National Contractors Seminars, Inc. | 86 | 4.7★ (123) | Fletcher, 4 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | phdwnc | 85 | 5.0★ (14) | Asheville, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | 2020 Builders | 85 | 4.7★ (74) | Woodfin, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Legacy Contracting, LLC | 84 | 4.6★ (11) | Asheville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Pride Builders | 83 | 5.0★ (9) | Fletcher, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Appalachian Solutions llc | 83 | 5.0★ (6) | Waynesville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | JB Quality Construction | 83 | 5.0★ (5) | Asheville, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Smokey Mountain Hardscapes LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (35) | Fletcher, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | AO Asheville Construction LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (36) | Asheville, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Sorrells Brothers LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (6) | Waynesville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.7★ from 123 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (123).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodfin, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fletcher, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Fletcher, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waynesville, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Fletcher, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Black Mountain, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fletcher, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hendersonville, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hendersonville, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fletcher, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Asheville, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hendersonville, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Asheville, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mills River
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 156 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.
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 156 Mills River 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 Mills River 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 |