64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Salem, MA (2026)
1,128 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Salem: Marblehead Carpentry, LLC, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CommTank, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,128.
- 3
Most-reviewed: The Container Store, 336 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 1,128 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,128 Salem general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 101 are open 24/7, 586 open Saturdays and 205 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 1,128 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Salem at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marblehead Carpentry, LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (72) | Beverly, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CommTank, Inc. | 63 | 4.7★ (133) | Wakefield, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | The Container Store | 62 | 4.3★ (336) | Peabody, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Molla Builders LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (73) | North Reading, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | ALAA LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (29) | Lynn, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | New Aura Construction, LLC. | 61 | 5.0★ (48) | Beverly, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Castle Construction and Painting | Remodeling | Deck | carpenter | MA | 61 | 4.9★ (61) | Bedford, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Bagley & Ragucci Construction Inc. | 61 | 5.0★ (34) | Saugus, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Tech Install | 61 | 4.9★ (148) | Somerville, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | MKMaintX | 61 | 5.0★ (29) | Lynnfield, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,128 best general contractors in Salem, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Wakefield, 8 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.7★ from 133 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 84 New Salem St, Wakefield, MA 01880
Based in Peabody, 3 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 336 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
- 4.3★ from 336 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 210 Andover St LL01, Peabody, MA 01960
Based in North Reading, 12 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 199 Central St, North Reading, MA 01864
#5 ALAA LLC
Based in Lynn, 4 mi away
62/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Broadway Cir, Lynn, MA 01904
Based in Beverly, 10 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bedford, 11 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Saugus, 7 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 24 Main St, Saugus, MA 01906
#9 Tech Install
Based in Somerville, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–9:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun 11 AM–2 PM
- Address
- 7 Chester Ave, Somerville, MA 02143
#10 MKMaintX
Based in Lynnfield, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 230 Broadway STE 205, Lynnfield, MA 01940
Based in Lynn, 4 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–10 PM · Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 21 Sheldon St, Lynn, MA 01902
Based in Salem
61/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 142 Canal St #303, Salem, MA 01970
Based in Beverly, 6 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–11 PM
Based in Lynn, 5 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 6 AM–6:30 PM · Tue–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat 6:30 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 393 Summer St, Lynn, MA 01905
Based in Somerville, 14 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 30 Woodbine St, Somerville, MA 02143
Based in Haverhill, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–6 PM
Based in Lynn, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 53 Coburn St, Lynn, MA 01902
Based in Lynn, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 44 Grant St #2, Lynn, MA 01902
Based in Revere, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 130 Morris St, Revere, MA 02151
Based in Beverly, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Beverly, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Salem
60/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 15R Ropes St, Salem, MA 01970
Based in Medford, 14 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sun 7:30 AM–12 PM
- Address
- 284 Boston Ave, Medford, MA 02155
Based in Chelsea, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#25 Sonia Rollins
Based in Burlington, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- EXIT Premier RE, 85 Wilmington Rd, Burlington, MA 01803
General contractors ranked #26 to #50
#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 1,128 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Salem
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&A Services Home Improvement | 4.9★ (527) | In Salem |
| ASAP Drains and Sewers Incorporated | 4.8★ (125) | In Salem |
| Berlee Landscape Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Salem |
| BuildingSalem | 3.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| Burnham Associates Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| CoDa Construction Roofing Specialists | 3.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| Essex Horticulture | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| Ferguson Construction Inc | 3.7★ (3) | In Salem |
| Golden Dawn Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| Halyard Services | 5.0★ (18) | In Salem |
| JLP Construction Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (19) | In Salem |
| M&M Contractors – Roofing Salem & North Shore MA | 4.9★ (28) | In Salem |
| MDZ Landscaping Inc | 5.0★ (4) | In Salem |
| Monaco Johnson Group | 5.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| North Shore Deck Builders | 5.0★ (4) | In Salem |
| NSC Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Salem |
| Patrick Osgood and Sons Construction LTD | 4.8★ (101) | In Salem |
| Salem Design Landscape & Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Salem |
| Spartan Oil Co, Inc. | 4.8★ (21) | In Salem |
| TS General Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Salem |
How much do general contractors cost in Salem?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Massachusetts 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 |
How to check a general contractor's license in Massachusetts
In Massachusetts, Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections (Construction Supervisor License) licenses Construction Supervisor License; residential contractors also register as home improvement contractors.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
How we ranked Salem general contractors
We scored 1,128 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 |
General contractors in Salem: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Salem?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Salem, MA is Marblehead Carpentry, LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CommTank, Inc. (#2) and The Container Store (#3) follow. We ranked 1,128 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Salem?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,128 general contractors serving Salem, MA. 4 of them are based in Salem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Salem are open 24/7?
101 ranked general contractors in Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Marblehead Carpentry, LLC (#1), CommTank, Inc. (#2) and Molla Builders LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Salem work on weekends?
586 of 1,128 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 205 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Marblehead Carpentry, LLC (#1), CommTank, Inc. (#2) and The Container Store (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a general contractor's license in Massachusetts?
In Massachusetts, Massachusetts Office of Public Safety and Inspections (Construction Supervisor License) handles licensing and covers Construction Supervisor License; residential contractors also register as home improvement contractors.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Salem?
Kitchen remodel typically costs $14,840 to $42,320, with $27,440 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Massachusetts. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Salem general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 1,128 rated general contractors in Salem is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. The Container Store has the most, 336 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank general contractors?
Each general contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Salem
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,128 general contractors serving Salem.
- October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.
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