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Best General Contractors in Nanaimo, BC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Nanaimo: Dutch Carpenter and Co., CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Crown Traffic Management Ltd, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 85.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: B. Gallant Homes Ltd., 37 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 85 ranked after Dutch Carpenter and Co.; ranked #9.

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

85 Nanaimo general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 85 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Nanaimo at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Nanaimo at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Dutch Carpenter and Co.684.9★ (75)Nanaimo24/7Overall
2Crown Traffic Management Ltd625.0★ (10)Nanaimo24/7Emergencies
3Paramount Exteriors ltd.605.0★ (19)NanaimoSat—
4Sharpcraft Homes605.0★ (18)NanaimoSat · Evenings—
5Knox Contracting Ltd604.9★ (31)NanaimoEvenings—
6Prime Choice Contracting Inc.604.9★ (18)NanaimoSat · Evenings—
7Island Build Contracting Ltd.605.0★ (25)NanaimoEvenings—
8Michaud Construction Group Inc.595.0★ (26)Nanaimo——
9B. Gallant Homes Ltd.594.5★ (37)Nanaimo—Most reviews
10LayCon Ltd Concrete Foundations595.0★ (7)NanaimoSat · Sun · Evenings—

The 85 best general contractors in Nanaimo, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Nanaimo

    #1 Dutch Carpenter and Co.

    Based in Nanaimo

    68/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, the most in Nanaimo.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6046 Leah Ln, Nanaimo, BC V9V 0E9
    View profile for Dutch Carpenter and Co.(778) 533-9776

  2. #2 Crown Traffic Management Ltd

    Based in Nanaimo

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Road construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    70 Church St Unit 2, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H4
    View profile for Crown Traffic Management Ltd(604) 376-3083

  3. #3 Paramount Exteriors ltd.

    Based in Nanaimo

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2353 Mandalik Pl, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0C6
    View profile for Paramount Exteriors ltd.(236) 330-7165

  4. #4 Sharpcraft Homes

    Based in Nanaimo

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5884 Linyard Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9T 0G6
    View profile for Sharpcraft Homes(778) 988-3429

  5. #5 Knox Contracting Ltd

    Based in Nanaimo

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7187 Lantzville Rd, Lantzville, BC V0R 2H0
    View profile for Knox Contracting Ltd(250) 714-2891

  9. #9 B. Gallant Homes Ltd.

    Based in Nanaimo

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    170 Wallace St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B1
    View profile for B. Gallant Homes Ltd.(250) 714-1991

  11. #11 BEtile Ltd.

    Based in Nanaimo

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–2 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1885 Boxwood Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5X9
    View profile for BEtile Ltd.(250) 591-4126

  12. #12 Maxx Contracting

    Based in Nanaimo

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3033 Jameson Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9R 7C7
    View profile for Maxx Contracting(250) 716-2002

  14. #14 Compass Connections

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Compass Connections(250) 268-1112

  16. #16 McCartan Contracting

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–5:30 PM
    Address
    111 Craig St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3V2
    View profile for McCartan Contracting(250) 754-9635

  17. #17 Gurjas Construction

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Gurjas Construction(250) 797-1401

  19. #19 Caljouw Contracting Ltd.

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5694 Yorkshire Terrace, Nanaimo, BC V9T 5N1
    View profile for Caljouw Contracting Ltd.(250) 318-9586

  20. #20 LGReeves Contracting

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for LGReeves Contracting(250) 713-7615

  21. #21 Milner Group

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2240 Jeffs Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 5P7
    View profile for Milner Group(250) 756-0773

  23. #23 Nanaimo Drywall

    Based in Nanaimo

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    38 Victoria Crescent, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5B8
    View profile for Nanaimo Drywall(250) 618-5040

  25. #25 Westmark Construction Ltd

    Based in Nanaimo

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1-2535 McCullough Rd, Nanaimo, BC V9S 4M9
    View profile for Westmark Construction Ltd(250) 729-7540

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 85 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in Nanaimo, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Bayshore Construction Inc.574.7★ (35)17 km
27Kenwell Construction574.9★ (12)In Nanaimo
28NDS Floor Installations574.4★ (7)In Nanaimo
29Copcan Civil Ltd573.9★ (19)In Nanaimo
30Striking Developments565.0★ (9)In Nanaimo
31Parkshore Projects Ltd.564.0★ (4)In Nanaimo
32Island West Coast Developments Ltd.564.0★ (12)In Nanaimo
33Lancashire Renovations – General Contractor specializing in Kitchens, Bathrooms, Decks, Fences, Siding & Painting565.0★ (17)17 km
34Milestone Equipment Contracting Inc.563.2★ (24)In Nanaimo
35Stoked Homes565.0★ (3)In Nanaimo
36Saywell Contracting Ltd553.9★ (10)In Nanaimo
37Neway Traffic Management Ltd.554.0★ (8)32 km
38Island Kiwi Construction555.0★ (6)In Nanaimo
39Dover Bay Construction Ltd.555.0★ (5)In Nanaimo
40Nestled In Construction555.0★ (5)In Nanaimo
41ATC Home Solutions Inc554.4★ (5)In Nanaimo
42IMG Trade Services544.6★ (5)In Nanaimo
43Tectonica Management543.7★ (7)In Nanaimo
44Toma Reno's544.2★ (5)In Nanaimo
45R.W. (Bob) Wall Contracting Ltd543.3★ (7)In Nanaimo
46GNB Builders Inc544.9★ (12)17 km
47Eye For Detail Construction Ltd.545.0★ (4)In Nanaimo
48Momentum Design Build545.0★ (4)In Nanaimo
49ArcRom Contracting544.2★ (5)In Nanaimo
50KJ Contracting + Controls545.0★ (13)In Nanaimo

Also serving Nanaimo

20 more general contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked general contractors serving Nanaimo
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alair Homes Nanaimo4.9★ (36)In Nanaimo
Allterrain Roofing INC4.5★ (28)In Nanaimo
BÖEHM Construction Ltd.4.7★ (38)In Nanaimo
Clark Pacific Excavating Inc4.7★ (37)In Nanaimo
Classic Renovations4.8★ (30)In Nanaimo
Fairytale Landscaping and Drainage5.0★ (37)In Nanaimo
High Tide Plumbing & Gas Ltd.4.9★ (95)In Nanaimo
Island Electric Company4.9★ (91)In Nanaimo
Island Heights Construction Ltd.5.0★ (27)In Nanaimo
Island Overhead Door (1979) Ltd4.6★ (85)In Nanaimo
Kangaroo Contracting Inc.4.8★ (59)In Nanaimo
KPN Contracting Ltd.4.7★ (38)In Nanaimo
Niko Reno LTD5.0★ (35)In Nanaimo
Phoenix Siding Ltd4.9★ (41)In Nanaimo
Pro Works Painting4.7★ (30)In Nanaimo
ProLux Windows & Doors5.0★ (72)In Nanaimo
Sonshine Girls Painting5.0★ (110)In Nanaimo
Southpaw Homes Ltd.4.9★ (34)In Nanaimo
Sublime Sundecks5.0★ (28)In Nanaimo
WhalleyWorks4.9★ (96)In Nanaimo

How much do general contractors cost in Nanaimo?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Nanaimo. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do general contractors cost in Nanaimo?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodelCA$20,510CA$37,930CA$58,490Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026
Bathroom remodelCA$9,350CA$17,080CA$24,820Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026

How we ranked Nanaimo general contractors

We scored 85 Nanaimo 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Nanaimo data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

General contractors in Nanaimo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Nanaimo?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Nanaimo, BC is Dutch Carpenter and Co. with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Crown Traffic Management Ltd (#2) and Paramount Exteriors ltd. (#3) follow. We ranked 85 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Nanaimo?

ContractorsRanked ranks 85 general contractors serving Nanaimo, BC. 45 of them are based in Nanaimo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Nanaimo are open 24/7?

3 ranked general contractors in Nanaimo post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Dutch Carpenter and Co. (#1) and Crown Traffic Management Ltd (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Nanaimo work on weekends?

22 of 85 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Dutch Carpenter and Co. (#1), Crown Traffic Management Ltd (#2) and Paramount Exteriors ltd. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Nanaimo?

Kitchen remodel typically costs CA$20,510 to CA$58,490, with CA$37,930 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Nanaimo. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Nanaimo general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 85 rated general contractors in Nanaimo is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. Dutch Carpenter and Co. has the most, 75 reviews, and ranks #1. 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.

Do general contractors outside Nanaimo count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Nanaimo city centre, our service radius for general contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Nanaimo

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 85 general contractors serving Nanaimo.

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