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Best General Contractors in Newark, NJ (2026)

3,589 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Newark: Viking Pest Control, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 840 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Forest Air Duct Cleaning Newark NJ, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 3,589.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Viking Pest Control, 845 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 3,589 ranked; ranked #2.

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

3,589 Newark general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 525 are open 24/7, 2,163 open Saturdays and 1,141 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 3,589 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Newark at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Newark at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Viking Pest Control644.9★ (840)Saddle Brook, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Viking Pest Control634.8★ (845)Mountainside, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3Forest Air Duct Cleaning Newark NJ634.9★ (61)Newark24/7Emergencies
4TRUSSTY HAND LLC CONSTRUCTION635.0★ (100)Lyndhurst, 6 mi away24/7—
5Mosquito Shield of East Central NJ634.8★ (232)Mountainside, 10 mi away24/7—
6Christian Construction624.8★ (123)Staten Island, 7 mi away24/7—
710 Exchange Place624.6★ (165)Jersey City, 7 mi away24/7—
8HDL Construction LLC625.0★ (183)Hasbrouck Heights, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Maximum Fire Escapes614.9★ (334)Newark——
10Infinity Upgrades615.0★ (264)Bayside, 20 mi away24/7—

The 3,589 best general contractors in Newark, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Newark

    #1 Viking Pest Control

    Based in Saddle Brook, 12 mi away

    64/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 840 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 840 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    250 Market St, Saddle Brook, NJ 07663
    View profile for Viking Pest Control(800) 618-2847

  2. #2 Viking Pest Control

    Based in Mountainside, 10 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 845 Google reviews, the most in Newark.

    • 4.8★ from 845 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7:30 AM–8 PM · Thu–Fri 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun 9 AM–12 PM
    Address
    1329 US-22, Mountainside, NJ 07092
    View profile for Viking Pest Control(800) 618-2847

  7. #7 10 Exchange Place

    Based in Jersey City, 7 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 165 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.6★ from 165 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10 Exchange Pl Suite 1730, Jersey City, NJ 07302
    View profile for 10 Exchange Place(201) 451-9808

  8. #8 HDL Construction LLC

    Based in Hasbrouck Heights, 10 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 183 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    184 Boulevard Apt A, Hasbrouck Heights, NJ 07604
    View profile for HDL Construction LLC(201) 375-5437

  10. #10 Infinity Upgrades

    Based in Bayside, 20 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    195-06A 39th Ave, Flushing, NY 11358
    View profile for Infinity Upgrades(646) 642-8975

  17. #17 EnviroNYC

    Based in Bensonhurst, 10 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 183 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for EnviroNYC(347) 699-5323

  18. #18 Agalliu Contracting

    Based in Greenpoint, 10 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    41 Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010
    View profile for Agalliu Contracting(347) 661-0969

  21. #21 Sully Construction

    Based in Brooklyn, 12 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4801 13th Ave Suite 303, Brooklyn, NY 11219
    View profile for Sully Construction(646) 915-6035

  22. #22 NYC Build Pros

    Based in Greenpoint, 10 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    136 Madison Ave Fl 6, New York, NY 10016
    View profile for NYC Build Pros(917) 776-7707

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 3,589 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in Newark, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sana Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Newark, NJ604.9★ (19)In Newark
27True Build Construction605.0★ (53)10 mi
28New View Home Improvement LLC604.8★ (43)7 mi
29Pro Seal605.0★ (191)16 mi
30Happy Home Improvement604.9★ (46)9 mi
31HomeRenovation4U604.9★ (69)12 mi
32STELLAR HOME SERVICES NJ605.0★ (36)8 mi
33TDF Chimney & Ducts Solutions605.0★ (26)5 mi
34AAA NY Contracting Corp605.0★ (121)19 mi
35Smart Technology Plus, LLC605.0★ (131)7 mi
36A-Z Projects605.0★ (143)10 mi
37VNR Home Renovation604.8★ (75)12 mi
38Mr. Handy NYC604.9★ (175)14 mi
39Bobo Express Construction605.0★ (51)12 mi
40Tri State Odd Jobs604.9★ (120)12 mi
41The Container Store604.4★ (363)10 mi
42DNC Construction LLC605.0★ (12)In Newark
43MODEST CONSTRUCTION LLC605.0★ (83)17 mi
44Vertex Renovations605.0★ (24)6 mi
45A & U Contractors605.0★ (72)9 mi
46BnI Home Improvements LLC604.9★ (59)6 mi
47GS PRO BUILDER LLC594.9★ (43)11 mi
48A1 Rebuild LLC595.0★ (11)In Newark
49NYC Dryer Vent & Air Duct Cleaning Services LLC595.0★ (33)9 mi
50Scott’s Construction LLC.594.8★ (35)8 mi

Also serving Newark

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.

Unranked general contractors serving Newark
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adan Construction LLC - Home Remodeling Company5.0★ (34)In Newark
American Siding Construction4.1★ (27)In Newark
Fast Time Construction LLC5.0★ (29)In Newark
Golden Labor Construction LLC5.0★ (48)In Newark
Good Attic & Roofing Contractor Services Newark, NJ4.6★ (24)In Newark
Good Attic Insulation & Roofing Contractor Services Newark, NJ LLC4.4★ (16)In Newark
GUAMAN BUILDERS LLC5.0★ (19)In Newark
Guaman Masonry4.9★ (59)In Newark
Hoffman Masonry & Construction Corp.5.0★ (49)In Newark
J&C Construction Group4.9★ (34)In Newark
JW SEAMLESS GUTTERS AND MORE4.9★ (18)In Newark
Loja's General Construction5.0★ (25)In Newark
MDC Electrical Contractor LLC4.6★ (18)In Newark
NA HOME IMPROVEMENT L.L.C.4.8★ (49)In Newark
Polished Concrete Solution5.0★ (42)In Newark
Richard's Roofing Repairs5.0★ (12)In Newark
SmartFix Home Improvement LLC Roofing Experts5.0★ (17)In Newark
Tile Solutions LLC - Tile Contractors NJ - Tile Company NJ 071054.4★ (19)In Newark
Ultimate Contractors Corporation5.0★ (29)In Newark
W&S General Construction LLC5.0★ (12)In Newark

How much do general contractors cost in Newark?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New Jersey with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do general contractors cost in Newark?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$16,000$29,600$45,640Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.10 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026
Bathroom remodel$7,670$14,020$20,380Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.15 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How to check a general contractor's license in New Jersey

In New Jersey, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Home Improvement Contractors licenses Home improvement contractor registration for residential work.

  1. Search the business name or license number on the New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Home Improvement Contractors license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.

Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses

How we ranked Newark general contractors

We scored 3,589 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Newark?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Newark, NJ is Viking Pest Control with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 840 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Viking Pest Control (#2) and Forest Air Duct Cleaning Newark NJ (#3) follow. We ranked 3,589 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Newark?

ContractorsRanked ranks 3,589 general contractors serving Newark, NJ. 5 of them are based in Newark; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Newark are open 24/7?

525 ranked general contractors in Newark post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Forest Air Duct Cleaning Newark NJ (#3), TRUSSTY HAND LLC CONSTRUCTION (#4) and Mosquito Shield of East Central NJ (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Newark work on weekends?

2,163 of 3,589 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 1,141 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Viking Pest Control (#1), Viking Pest Control (#2) and Forest Air Duct Cleaning Newark NJ (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a general contractor's license in New Jersey?

In New Jersey, New Jersey Division of Consumer Affairs, Home Improvement Contractors handles licensing and covers Home improvement contractor registration for residential work. Search the business or license number at https://newjersey.mylicense.com/verification/.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Newark?

Kitchen remodel typically costs $16,000 to $45,640, with $29,600 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.10 Middle Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for New Jersey. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Newark general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 3,589 rated general contractors in Newark is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Viking Pest Control has the most, 845 reviews, and ranks #2. 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.

Update log for Newark

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 3,589 general contractors serving Newark.
  2. October 2026: 22 duplicate listings merged.

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