27 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Portsmouth: Blu Build, Ltd, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hoover Housing Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 27.
Most-reviewed: Roger Hemming Contractors LLC, 20 Google reviews at 3.3★, the most of 27 ranked after Blu Build, Ltd; ranked #4.
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27 Portsmouth general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 27 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blu Build, Ltd | 60 | 4.6★ (24) | Portsmouth | — | Overall |
| 2 | Boggs Construction LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Portsmouth | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Hoover Housing Solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (7) | Portsmouth | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Roger Hemming Contractors LLC | 57 | 3.3★ (20) | Portsmouth | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Solid Rock Construction | 57 | 3.0★ (8) | Portsmouth | — | — |
| 6 | Steve Logan Construction & Metal | 57 | 3.1★ (7) | Portsmouth | — | — |
| 7 | Miller's Construction and contracting | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Wheelersburg, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Distel Construction Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Portsmouth | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Wheat Ridge Mini Barns | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | Portsmouth | Sat | — |
| 10 | Walter's construction | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Portsmouth | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, the most in Portsmouth.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #2 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.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wheelersburg, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheelersburg, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wheelersburg, 8 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morristown, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ironton, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Triple D Construction, LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Duncans Total Home Care | 47 | 4.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Cut Above Fence and Deck LLC | 4.5★ (23) | In Portsmouth |
| A Plus Contractors, LLC | 4.6★ (57) | In Portsmouth |
| Adkins Homes | 2.3★ (3) | In Portsmouth |
| Baker's Contracting Inc | 3.2★ (14) | In Portsmouth |
| Billy's Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Portsmouth |
| CBS Factory Direct Windows LLC | 4.9★ (130) | In Portsmouth |
| Honaker Home Improvements Inc | 2.0★ (2) | In Portsmouth |
| Hueys Handyman Service | 3.4★ (13) | In Portsmouth |
| Ison Excavating & Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Portsmouth |
| J & H Erectors | 5.0★ (2) | In Portsmouth |
| Johnsons Home Repair | 5.0★ (2) | In Portsmouth |
| Mastec Noeth America | 4.0★ (1) | In Portsmouth |
| Mechanical Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Portsmouth |
| Mr. Roofer - New Boston, Ohio | 4.6★ (11) | In Portsmouth |
| Mr. Xtreme Electric and Hood Cleaning | 2.9★ (17) | In Portsmouth |
| PH Earthworks & Contracting | 5.0★ (3) | In Portsmouth |
| Pleasant Painting, LLC. | 5.0★ (6) | In Portsmouth |
| Porters LawnCare & Landscaping | 4.8★ (23) | In Portsmouth |
| Rister Restoration | 4.8★ (13) | In Portsmouth |
| Weeks Family Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Portsmouth |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Ohio with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,850 | $25,610 | $39,490 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $6,340 | $11,580 | $16,830 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 27 Portsmouth 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Portsmouth data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |