97 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ponchatoula: BURCHES INC, CR Score 83/100; 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Magnolia Construction and Improvements, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 97.
Most-reviewed: Water Works Pump & Well Inc, 876 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 97 ranked; ranked #2.
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97 Ponchatoula general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 45 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 97 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | BURCHES INC | 83 | 5.0★ (39) | Ponchatoula | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Water Works Pump & Well Inc | 83 | 4.9★ (876) | Covington, 24 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Magnolia Construction and Improvements | 82 | 5.0★ (9) | Mandeville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Lanaux Land Development | 82 | 5.0★ (12) | Mandeville, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Academy House Leveling | 81 | 5.0★ (117) | Covington, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Byron E Talbot Contractor | 80 | 4.8★ (5) | Ponchatoula | — | — |
| 7 | Scott's Hardscapes | 79 | 4.0★ (8) | Lacombe, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Prime Time Construction, LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (9) | Ponchatoula | Sat | — |
| 9 | US, LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (6) | Covington, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Brownwood Construction | 79 | 5.0★ (15) | Hammond, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
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 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 876 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (876).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mandeville, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mandeville, 16 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 17 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponchatoula
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lacombe, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponchatoula
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Hammond, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baton Rouge, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mandeville, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Covington, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammond, 8 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponchatoula
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belle Chasse, 16 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ponchatoula
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Laplace, 25 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammond, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Village Saint George, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mandeville, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammond, 2 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Covington, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
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 97 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Ashore Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Ponchatoula |
| B&E Construction | In Ponchatoula | |
| Cajun Concrete Services LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Ponchatoula |
| Cansinos Construction | In Ponchatoula | |
| Cretin Townsend Homes | 4.5★ (168) | In Ponchatoula |
| Cutting Edge Gutters & Patios | 5.0★ (165) | In Ponchatoula |
| Floyd's Painting & Drywall Repair LLC | 4.9★ (53) | In Ponchatoula |
| Hammond Dirt Works | 4.5★ (2) | In Ponchatoula |
| Lavigne's Construction & Removal Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Ponchatoula |
| LP Contracting Inc. | In Ponchatoula | |
| Mclain Flooring LLC. | 5.0★ (3) | In Ponchatoula |
| Northshore Outdoor Patio | In Ponchatoula | |
| Panama Community Home | In Ponchatoula | |
| Prestige Diversified Services, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Ponchatoula |
| Richard's Concrete Services LLC | In Ponchatoula | |
| Ryder and Ryder Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Ponchatoula |
| Southern Framers Of Llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Ponchatoula |
| System Services Pipeline | In Ponchatoula | |
| Trap's Aggregates and Equipment Services LLC | In Ponchatoula | |
| Tri -Parish Roofing & Home Improvements LLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Ponchatoula |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Louisiana 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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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 97 Ponchatoula 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 Ponchatoula 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 |