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Best overall in Swanzey: Pappas Contracting, CR Score 64/100; 3.8★ from 25 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Griffin Construction LLC, 35 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 59 ranked; ranked #6.
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59 Swanzey general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 59 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pappas Contracting | 64 | 3.8★ (25) | Swanzey | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | I&L Dryer Vent & AIr Duct Cleaning And Chimney Inspection Services Of Swanzey, NH | 62 | 4.5★ (26) | Swanzey | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Live Free Homes and Construction LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (7) | Swanzey | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Moore Nanotechnology Systems | 57 | 4.3★ (12) | Swanzey | — | — |
| 5 | Patriot Home Improvement LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (12) | Rockingham, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Griffin Construction LLC | 57 | 4.7★ (35) | Rockingham, 19 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | JKT Contracting | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | Swanzey | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | K&J Dean Builders | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Swanzey | — | — |
| 9 | Lang & Tyne Builders | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | New Ipswich, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Swanzey Builders LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Keene, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
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 trade focus: 3.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swanzey
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swanzey
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swanzey
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockingham, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockingham, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, the most in Swanzey.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swanzey
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swanzey
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Ipswich, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keene, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keene, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Keene, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keene, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keene, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keene, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Ipswich, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockingham, 19 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greenfield, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockingham, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keene, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 18 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Carpenter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockingham, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Ipswich, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
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 59 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aiken's construction services | In Swanzey | |
| BDM Sweeper Service Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Swanzey |
| Bee Willard Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Swanzey |
| Beech Ridge Builders | 5.0★ (1) | In Swanzey |
| Buddy Champney Builder | 4.0★ (3) | In Swanzey |
| Cheshire Builders Inc | In Swanzey | |
| Cold River Materials | 4.3★ (6) | In Swanzey |
| F.A. Bearse Design Build | In Swanzey | |
| Finn Property Maintenance | 1.0★ (1) | In Swanzey |
| Hill Construction Co. | In Swanzey | |
| J Roy Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | In Swanzey |
| JM Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Swanzey |
| Liberty Landscape & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Swanzey |
| MAGNUM CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (2) | In Swanzey |
| MJR Painting | 5.0★ (66) | In Swanzey |
| Monadnock Millwork | In Swanzey | |
| Niemela Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Swanzey |
| Powers Contracting LLC | In Swanzey | |
| RM Builders | 3.7★ (3) | In Swanzey |
| RRS Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for New Hampshire 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 |
We scored 59 Swanzey 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 Swanzey 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 |