22 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sydney Mines: L&L PATTERSON RENOVATIONS, CR Score 88/100; 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Clean Air Atlantic, 447 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #3.
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22 Sydney Mines general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L&L PATTERSON RENOVATIONS | 88 | 4.8★ (14) | Sydney Mines | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Shoreline Gutters | 84 | 4.7★ (32) | Sydney, 8 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Clean Air Atlantic | 84 | 4.9★ (447) | Sydney, 9 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | North-Metals Construction Ltd | 80 | 4.4★ (5) | Sydney Mines | — | — |
| 5 | Dora Construction-Cape Breton Branch | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Sydney, 13 km away | — | — |
| 6 | Brilun Construction Ltd | 78 | 3.4★ (7) | Sydney, 12 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Kelts Lighting Ltd | 78 | 3.3★ (3) | Sydney Mines | — | — |
| 8 | Herridge's Contracting Limited | 78 | 3.0★ (3) | Sydney Mines | — | — |
| 9 | Allan's Construction Ltd | 77 | 5.0★ (4) | Sydney, 13 km away | — | — |
| 10 | KP Modern Home Improvements INC. | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Sydney, 15 km away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 availability: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 8 km away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 9 km away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 447 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (447).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sydney Mines
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 13 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 12 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sydney Mines
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sydney Mines
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Sydney, 13 km away
Ranked #9 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 Sydney, 15 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 12 km away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 12 km away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 12 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 10 km away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Glace Bay, 20 km away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 15 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 13 km away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 13 km away
Ranked #18 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 Sydney, 11 km away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 11 km away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 11 km away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sydney, 35 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more general contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Russell Contracting Limited | 2.3★ (6) | In Sydney Mines |
| Arowana Construction and Renovations Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 km |
| Briarwood Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 34 km |
| Cape Breton Drywall | 9 km | |
| Cape Breton Island Builders | 11 km | |
| Cape Interior Renovations Design Build | 11 km | |
| Capestone Construction | 11 km | |
| EMGB Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Sydney Mines |
| Gillanguy Construction | In Sydney Mines | |
| Kache Renovations | 5.0★ (1) | 23 km |
| Keep Your Heat Renovations & Insulators | 5.0★ (1) | 10 km |
| Maurice R Bidart General Contracting (1986) Co Ltd | 11 km | |
| Maxwell Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 10 km |
| Original View Ltd. | In Sydney Mines | |
| R B Smith Builders | In Sydney Mines | |
| Riverside Developments | 5.0★ (1) | 15 km |
| Scotia Traffic Control | 10 km | |
| Targett Construction and Renovations | 5.0★ (1) | 12 km |
| Weyman Construction | 2.5★ (2) | 20 km |
| WINMAR Property Restoration Specialists - Sydney | 1.0★ (1) | 13 km |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Sydney Mines. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | CA$20,510 | CA$37,930 | CA$58,490 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | CA$9,350 | CA$17,080 | CA$24,820 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
We scored 22 Sydney Mines 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 Sydney Mines 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 |