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Best General Contractors in Shaw, DC (2026)

1,680 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Shaw: DeTOP Services LLC, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Supreme Drywall Contractors Washington DC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,680.

  3. 19

    Most-reviewed: Pro HM Services (Home Improvements and Construction), 265 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 1,680 ranked; ranked #19.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

1,680 Shaw general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 129 are open 24/7, 897 open Saturdays and 330 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 1,680 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the General contractors in Washington, D.C. ranking. See General contractors in Washington, D.C.

Top 10 general contractors in Shaw at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Shaw at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1DeTOP Services LLC905.0★ (134)Sudley, 14 mi away24/7Overall
2Supreme Drywall Contractors Washington DC905.0★ (36)Washington, D.C., 1 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Dmj home service llc905.0★ (96)Mount Vernon, 8 mi away24/7—
4Pinkney Services Construction and Remodeling905.0★ (33)Washington, D.C., 1 mi away24/7—
5i4 Improvements904.9★ (55)Arlington, 5 mi away24/7—
6Equality Builders894.9★ (52)Bethesda, 9 mi away24/7—
7Lozado Contracting885.0★ (50)Bowie, 11 mi away24/7—
8Klappenberger & Son884.8★ (25)Washington, D.C., 1 mi away24/7—
9BasementRemodeling.com - DC - Finishing, Lowering And Underpinning885.0★ (64)Washington, D.C., 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Best Remodeling AMC885.0★ (47)Annandale, 11 mi away24/7—

The 1,680 best general contractors in Shaw, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Based in Arlington, 5 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1104D N Quincy St, Arlington, VA 22201
  2. Based in Coral Hills, 8 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1858 Rochell Ave, Capitol Heights, MD 20743
  3. Based in Washington, D.C., 1 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.6★ from 16 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1717 N St NW, Washington, DC 20036
  4. Based in Rockville, 12 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1801 Chapman Ave Suite 314, Rockville, MD 20852
  5. Based in Washington, D.C., 3 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1336 Missouri Ave NW #127, Washington, DC 20011
  6. Based in Rockville, 14 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–12 AM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1680 E Gude Dr, Rockville, MD 20850

How much do general contractors cost in Shaw?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for District of Columbia with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do general contractors cost in Shaw?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$14,650$27,090$41,780Per 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$17,300Per 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 District of Columbia

In District of Columbia, DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Basic Business License licenses Basic Business License as a General Contractor/Construction Manager or Home Improvement Contractor.

  1. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  2. 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 Shaw general contractors

We scored 1,680 Shaw 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Shaw data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

General contractors in Shaw: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Shaw?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Shaw, DC is DeTOP Services LLC with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Supreme Drywall Contractors Washington DC (#2) and Dmj home service llc (#3) follow. We ranked 1,680 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which general contractors in Shaw are open 24/7?

129 ranked general contractors in Shaw post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are DeTOP Services LLC (#1), Supreme Drywall Contractors Washington DC (#2) and Dmj home service llc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Shaw work on weekends?

897 of 1,680 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 330 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are DeTOP Services LLC (#1), Supreme Drywall Contractors Washington DC (#2) and Dmj home service llc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a general contractor's license in District of Columbia?

In District of Columbia, DC Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection, Basic Business License handles licensing and covers Basic Business License as a General Contractor/Construction Manager or Home Improvement Contractor.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Shaw?

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 District of Columbia. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Shaw general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,680 rated general contractors in Shaw is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Pro HM Services (Home Improvements and Construction) has the most, 265 reviews, and ranks #19. 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.

Do general contractors outside Shaw count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shaw city center, our service radius for general contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Shaw

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,680 general contractors serving Shaw.
  2. October 2026: 18 duplicate listings merged.