154 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rochester: Gardner Construction, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kev and Sons Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 154.
Most-reviewed: Eric's Maintenance & Mobile Home Services, 102 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 154 ranked; ranked #16.
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154 Rochester general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 57 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 154 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gardner Construction | 62 | 5.0★ (25) | Rochester | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Kev and Sons Construction | 62 | 4.8★ (41) | Sanford, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Northwoods property services, LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (38) | Sanford, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Royce Works, LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (28) | Barrington, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Diacos Home Improvement | 60 | 5.0★ (15) | Lebanon, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | H2 Contracting | 59 | 5.0★ (29) | Chelmsford, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Diamond Ridge Construction LLC | 58 | 4.9★ (31) | Amesbury, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Brox Industries | 58 | 4.5★ (28) | Rochester | — | — |
| 9 | Field Day Builders | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Newburyport, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Shoreline Hardscapes & Construction, LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (26) | Newburyport, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 1 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelmsford, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newburyport, 6 mi away
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 Newburyport, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 23 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 1 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 21 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pembroke, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 102 Google reviews, the most in Rochester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eliot, 8 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Berwick, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Berwick, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 5 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Berwick, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New Hampshire with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,840 | $27,440 | $42,320 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.02 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $7,010 | $12,810 | $18,620 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.05 New England factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 154 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 |