27 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Aria Construction Group, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Alpha Renovations, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 27.
Most-reviewed: Esarey Construction, 110 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #3.
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27 Salem general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 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 | Aria Construction Group | 59 | 4.8★ (22) | Scottsburg, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Young's General Contracting | 58 | 4.8★ (22) | Salem | — | — |
| 3 | Esarey Construction | 57 | 4.7★ (110) | New Albany, 25 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Home Makeover | 56 | 4.8★ (68) | Charlestown, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Healthiana Plus | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | Charlestown, 23 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | River Valley Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (18) | Scottsburg, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Alpha Renovations | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Clarksville, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Elite Residential Services L.L.C. | 54 | 4.9★ (8) | Clarksville, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Much More Construction LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (15) | Clarksville, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Cottongim Enterprises Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | Salem | — | — |
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: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 110 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scottsburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 19 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 Clarksville, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 19 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #10 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 Charlestown, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sellersburg, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Charlestown, 20 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 Sellersburg, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Road construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Albany, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 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 New Albany, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clarksville, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Buckner, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 25 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charlestown, 25 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 | Huelsman & Sweeney Construction Co | 48 | 4.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 27 | MAC Construction & Excavating | 44 | 2.7★ (15) | 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ABC GARAGE DOORS LLC | 5.0★ (224) | In Salem |
| Abernathy Construction | 4.5★ (11) | In Salem |
| Baird Homes of Salem | 4.0★ (67) | In Salem |
| Big J Design & Construction | In Salem | |
| Bird's home Improvement & Renovations | In Salem | |
| Cooley's Inc | 4.9★ (62) | In Salem |
| Country Boy Construction | In Salem | |
| Country Boy Construction | In Salem | |
| D & A Construction | In Salem | |
| DC Builders | 5.0★ (11) | In Salem |
| EB & A Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Floyd Construction Co Inc | 4.5★ (2) | In Salem |
| Gary Hollowell Construction, Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| Helsel Home Services LLC | In Salem | |
| Martin's Handyman Service | 1.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| Ross Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| Simpson & Saylor Prosthetic Design | In Salem | |
| Sureflow Seamless Gutters | 5.0★ (5) | In Salem |
| Sweeney Construction, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| TYG Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Indiana 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 Salem 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 Salem 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 |