8 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sterling: Hammond Trucking & Excavation, CR Score 83/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gimme-A-Break, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 8.
Most-reviewed: The Cabinet Company, 9 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 8 ranked; ranked #5.
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8 Sterling general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammond Trucking & Excavation | 83 | 5.0★ (4) | Sterling | — | Overall |
| 2 | Gimme-A-Break, LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | Kalifornsky, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Byler Contracting | 81 | 2.3★ (6) | Kalifornsky, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | A & L Construction | 80 | 5.0★ (7) | Sterling | — | — |
| 5 | The Cabinet Company | 80 | 5.0★ (9) | Kalifornsky, 5 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Holt Construction | 77 | 4.0★ (3) | Kenai, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Duffy's Framing | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | Sterling | — | — |
| 8 | Elevated Construction, LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (4) | Kalifornsky, 7 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalifornsky, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalifornsky, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalifornsky, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (9).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenai, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalifornsky, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate developer”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Alaska with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $15,240 | $28,190 | $43,470 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.04 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $7,050 | $12,880 | $18,720 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.06 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
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We scored 8 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 |