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Best General Contractors in New Glasgow, NS (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in New Glasgow: R.L Contracting Services, CR Score 64/100; 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): PQ Properties Ltd, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 5.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Janes and Mortimer Construction Limited, 10 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #5.

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

5 New Glasgow general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 5 rated businesses.

Top 5 general contractors in New Glasgow at a glance

Top 5 general contractors in New Glasgow at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1R.L Contracting Services644.4★ (9)New Glasgow24/7Overall
2PQ Properties Ltd623.1★ (8)New Glasgow24/7Emergencies
3Nova Fencing Ltd584.3★ (7)New Glasgow——
4Scotia Screen Rooms574.8★ (4)New GlasgowSat · Evenings—
5Janes and Mortimer Construction Limited545.0★ (10)Dartmouth, 39 km away—Most reviews

The 5 best general contractors in New Glasgow, 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.

  2. #2 PQ Properties Ltd

    Based in New Glasgow

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 3.1★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    138 Adrian Smith Lane, New Glasgow, NS B2H 2G5
    View profile for PQ Properties Ltd(902) 753-6363

  3. #3 Nova Fencing Ltd

    Based in New Glasgow

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    149 MacIntosh St, New Glasgow, NS B2H 4R6
    View profile for Nova Fencing Ltd(902) 755-4033

  4. #4 Scotia Screen Rooms

    Based in New Glasgow

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    25 Bridge Ave, Stellarton, NS B0K 1S0
    View profile for Scotia Screen Rooms(902) 331-0840

How much do general contractors cost in New Glasgow?

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

How much do general contractors cost in New Glasgow?
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 New Glasgow general contractors

We scored 5 New Glasgow 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 New Glasgow 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 New Glasgow: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in New Glasgow?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in New Glasgow, NS is R.L Contracting Services with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. PQ Properties Ltd (#2) and Nova Fencing Ltd (#3) follow. We ranked 5 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in New Glasgow?

ContractorsRanked ranks 5 general contractors serving New Glasgow, NS. 4 of them are based in New Glasgow; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in New Glasgow are open 24/7?

2 ranked general contractors in New Glasgow post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are R.L Contracting Services (#1) and PQ Properties Ltd (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in New Glasgow work on weekends?

3 of 5 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are R.L Contracting Services (#1), PQ Properties Ltd (#2) and Scotia Screen Rooms (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in New Glasgow?

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 New Glasgow. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do New Glasgow general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated general contractors in New Glasgow is 4.4★, with a median of 8 reviews. Janes and Mortimer Construction Limited has the most, 10 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 New Glasgow count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the New Glasgow 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 New Glasgow

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 general contractors serving New Glasgow.

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