90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Shady Side, MD (2026)
455 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Shady Side: Back Creek Builders, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Albrecht Properties & Home Improvements, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 455.
- 33
Most-reviewed: Aaction Home Repairs, 176 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 455 ranked; ranked #33.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
455 Shady Side general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 35 are open 24/7, 212 open Saturdays and 72 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 455 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Shady Side at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Back Creek Builders | 90 | 5.0★ (61) | Arnold, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Albrecht Properties & Home Improvements, Inc. | 87 | 4.9★ (54) | Pasadena, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Lozado Contracting | 86 | 5.0★ (50) | Bowie, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Annapolis Bishop Electric | 86 | 5.0★ (28) | Arnold, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bennett Waterproofing | 86 | 5.0★ (11) | Edgewater, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | All Construction & Remodeling Solutions | 85 | 4.9★ (83) | Bowie, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Level Up Innovations LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (50) | Waldorf, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Big Visions LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (16) | Carney, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Level Up Installs | 85 | 4.9★ (111) | Coral Hills, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | The Container Store | 84 | 4.4★ (142) | Annapolis, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 455 best general contractors in Shady Side, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Pasadena, 17 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1215 Oak Harbor Ct, Pasadena, MD 21122
Based in Bowie, 19 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10111 Martin Luther King Jr Hwy, Bowie, MD 20720
Based in Arnold, 13 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Arnold Rd, Arnold, MD 21012
Based in Edgewater, 4 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3914 W Shore Dr, Edgewater, MD 21037
Based in Bowie, 14 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 83 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–11 PM
- Address
- 15400 Excelsior Dr, Bowie, MD 20716
Based in Waldorf, 24 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6373 Goelling Pl, Hughesville, MD 20637
Based in Carney, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Coral Hills, 21 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1858 Rochell Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
Based in Annapolis, 11 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 142 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 2280 Annapolis Mall Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Shady Side
84/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Address
- 5518 Muddy Creek Rd, West River, MD 20778
#12 Little Deeds
Based in Pasadena, 19 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
- Address
- 8293 Shilling Rd, Pasadena, MD 21122
Based in Bowie, 16 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12403 Melody Turn, Bowie, MD 20715
Based in District Heights, 21 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6605 Hansford St, District Heights, MD 20747
Based in Crofton, 22 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Stevensville, 15 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 103 Wright Rd, Chester, MD 21619
Based in Glen Burnie, 24 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 514 Crain Hwy N, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
Based in Annapolis, 9 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1926 Lincoln Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Stevensville, 14 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1220 Butterworth Ct, Stevensville, MD 21666
Based in Edgewater, 7 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2135 Millhaven Dr, Edgewater, MD 21037
Based in Arnold, 10 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
Based in Bowie, 20 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 14 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3804 Brown Station Rd, Upper Marlboro, MD 20772
Based in Annapolis, 8 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 204 Woods Dr, Annapolis, MD 21403
Based in Bowie, 14 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–7 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 16701 Melford Blvd #400, Bowie, MD 20715
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 455 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Shady Side
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Best General Contractor in Odenton | KSG Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Blue Collar Scholars Architects and Remodelers | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Clemons Construction & Design | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Curtis Home Service LLC | In Shady Side | |
| Edwin A & John O Crandell Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Shady Side |
| Guttersmith | In Shady Side | |
| Hammersmith inc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| L.B. Cable Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Shady Side |
| Let´s Fix It Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Mattison Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Mencia and Sons Home Improvement, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| MHomes | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| MPD Contractors & Installations Inc. | 5.0★ (5) | In Shady Side |
| Peak General Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Premier Exteriors, Inc. | In Shady Side | |
| SCK Contractors | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Sellars concrete and Petroleum dBA A1 Furl Filtration | 5.0★ (2) | In Shady Side |
| South County Home Improvements LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Shady Side |
| TSCG Drywall and Painting Inc | In Shady Side | |
| Two Shores Innovations | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
How much do general contractors cost in Shady Side?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Maryland 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 |
How to check a general contractor's license in Maryland
In Maryland, Maryland Home Improvement Commission licenses Home improvement contractor licenses for residential work.
- 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 Shady Side general contractors
We scored 455 Shady Side general contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Shady Side data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
General contractors in Shady Side: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Shady Side?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Shady Side, MD is Back Creek Builders with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Albrecht Properties & Home Improvements, Inc. (#2) and Lozado Contracting (#3) follow. We ranked 455 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Shady Side?
ContractorsRanked ranks 455 general contractors serving Shady Side, MD. 1 of them is based in Shady Side; 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 Shady Side are open 24/7?
35 ranked general contractors in Shady Side post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Back Creek Builders (#1), Albrecht Properties & Home Improvements, Inc. (#2) and Lozado Contracting (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Shady Side work on weekends?
212 of 455 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 72 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Back Creek Builders (#1), Albrecht Properties & Home Improvements, Inc. (#2) and Lozado Contracting (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a general contractor's license in Maryland?
In Maryland, Maryland Home Improvement Commission handles licensing and covers Home improvement contractor licenses for residential work.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Shady Side?
Kitchen remodel typically costs $14,650 to $41,780, with $27,090 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Maryland. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Shady Side general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 455 rated general contractors in Shady Side is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Aaction Home Repairs has the most, 176 reviews, and ranks #33. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Shady Side
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 455 general contractors serving Shady Side.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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