14 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Newport: The Real Deal Of Batesville, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Haven Contracting, 37 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #4.
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14 Newport general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Real Deal Of Batesville | 85 | 5.0★ (28) | Batesville, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Pro Care Exterior Solutions | 82 | 5.0★ (3) | Newport | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Pyle Construction Co | 81 | 4.3★ (3) | Newport | — | — |
| 4 | Haven Contracting | 79 | 4.9★ (37) | Batesville, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Southern Touch Construction Inc. | 78 | 4.3★ (7) | Batesville, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Stubbs Construction, Inc. | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | Batesville, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | FARCO | 75 | 3.7★ (3) | Newport | — | — |
| 8 | Reed Construction Co | 74 | 4.5★ (4) | Batesville, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Hammerhead Contracting & Dev | 74 | 3.7★ (3) | Batesville, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | J & J Construction and Home Improvement | 74 | 4.5★ (8) | Batesville, 20 mi away | — | — |
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: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newport
Ranked #2 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 Newport
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Batesville, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (37).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Batesville, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Batesville, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Newport
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Batesville, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Batesville, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Batesville, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Batesville, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Batesville, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Metal construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Batesville, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Batesville, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Brandon Holmes Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Breckenridge Flooring | 5.0★ (1) | In Newport |
| Chris's Custom Contracting and Painting | In Newport | |
| Delta Renovations LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Dirt Work & Gravel | In Newport | |
| Freelance Customs | In Newport | |
| Gillmore Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Grady's Electrical, Heating & Air, and Construction, LLC | 4.7★ (13) | In Newport |
| Hawkeye Enterprises, Inc. | In Newport | |
| Hernandez Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| J B & C Constr & Plbg LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Newport |
| Jaco Construction Co | 1.0★ (1) | In Newport |
| Jarret's Painting LLC | In Newport | |
| King's Metal Roofing and Metal Building's | 5.0★ (1) | In Newport |
| Kings metal roofing and construction | In Newport | |
| Luster Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Newport |
| Mize Heating & Air Conditioning | In Newport | |
| Perkey Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| R & S Construction Co | In Newport | |
| Tip Top Builders, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Arkansas with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,720 | $25,380 | $39,140 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.94 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $5,850 | $10,690 | $15,540 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.88 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
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We scored 14 Newport 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 Newport 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 |