83 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sawmills: Dodson Pest Control, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Platinum Outdoor Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 83.
Most-reviewed: Carolina Pool Builders, Inc., 103 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 83 ranked after Dodson Pest Control; ranked #34.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
83 Sawmills general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 22 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 83 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dodson Pest Control | 60 | 4.9★ (432) | Hickory, 13 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Platinum Outdoor Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (39) | Conover, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Caldwell Builders Group | 57 | 5.0★ (72) | Lenoir, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | JC Installation Services LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Hickory, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Marine Construction LLC | 55 | 4.8★ (51) | Hickory, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Sheffield Precision Building | 55 | 4.9★ (31) | Lincolnton, 10 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Moss-Marlow Building Co., Inc. | 55 | 4.9★ (29) | Hickory, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Blue Room Services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Lenoir, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Cody Byrd Construction | 54 | 4.9★ (8) | Lenoir, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | J. Marshall Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Sawmills | Sat · Evenings | — |
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: 4.9★ from 432 Google reviews, the most in Sawmills.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincolnton, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sawmills
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 Morganton, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sawmills
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conover, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lenoir, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hickory, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morganton, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 83 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & C Construction & Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| BDR Construction and Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Carolina Residential Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| D & S Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| East Coast Builders Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Evans Brothers Contractors Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Fix It Property Maintenance and Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Homeworx Home Improvement | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Hoyle's Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| John Connor Builders L.L.C. | 4.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| LCMC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Minton's Home Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| MK Builder Remodeler, LLC | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Modern Elegance Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| O'Hara Homes & Improvements llc. | In Sawmills | |
| Platinum Construction Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| R&L Family Renovations, Llc | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Rodriguez Remodeling and Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Rose Lot Clearing | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Roy R Hamby Construction Company Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Sawmills |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for North Carolina with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,650 | $27,090 | $41,780 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.00 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $6,520 | $11,910 | $17,300 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.98 South Atlantic factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 83 Sawmills 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 Sawmills 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 |