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Best General Contractors in Van Buren, AR (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Van Buren: Van Buren Historic District, CR Score 89/100; 4.5★ from 141 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Chaffey Construction, 120 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 46 ranked after Van Buren Historic District; ranked #2.

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

46 Van Buren general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 11 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 46 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Van Buren at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Van Buren at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Van Buren Historic District894.5★ (141)Van Buren—Overall
2Chaffey Construction854.4★ (120)Fort Smith, 7 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
3Sutherlands Custom Barns & Garages - Fort Smith854.9★ (34)Fort Smith, 8 mi awaySat · Sun—
4Simpson Steel Building Company834.7★ (31)Van BurenSat · Evenings—
5Forsgren Inc834.0★ (41)Fort Smith, 4 mi away——
6D K Construction794.8★ (5)Van Buren——
7Randall King Construction Inc794.3★ (3)Van Buren——
8SSi Design Build Constructors793.8★ (11)Fort Smith, 8 mi away——
9Moore Pools Construction793.5★ (8)Van Buren——
10Trenchless Leak Detection784.5★ (31)Van Buren——

The 46 best general contractors in Van Buren, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Van Buren

    #1 Van Buren Historic District

    Based in Van Buren

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 141 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (141).

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 141 Google reviews
    Address
    509 Main St, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Van Buren Historic District

  2. #2 Chaffey Construction

    Based in Fort Smith, 7 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 120 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3701 Jenny Lind Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    View profile for Chaffey Construction(479) 434-5203

  4. #4 Simpson Steel Building Company

    Based in Van Buren

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Steel construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1117 Solitude Dr, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Simpson Steel Building Company(800) 255-7624

  5. #5 Forsgren Inc

    Based in Fort Smith, 4 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 41 Google reviews
    Address
    3000 N 23rd St, Fort Smith, AR 72904
    View profile for Forsgren Inc(479) 782-1061

  6. #6 D K Construction

    Based in Van Buren

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1220 Fayetteville Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for D K Construction(479) 474-5999

  9. #9 Moore Pools Construction

    Based in Van Buren

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    209 N 30th St, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Moore Pools Construction(479) 208-6329

  10. #10 Trenchless Leak Detection

    Based in Van Buren

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3729 Pointer Trail E, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Trenchless Leak Detection(479) 651-6022

  11. #11 Trinity Contracting

    Based in Fort Smith, 23 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Trinity Contracting

  12. #12 TLS, Inc.

    Based in Van Buren

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    4733 Kibler Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for TLS, Inc.(479) 474-7222

  13. #13 Capital Structures

    Based in Fort Smith, 7 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    900 Atlanta St, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    View profile for Capital Structures(479) 783-8666

  15. #15 Arkansas Crawlspace Services

    Based in Alma, 8 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    108 US-71 Suite 107, Alma, AR 72921
    View profile for Arkansas Crawlspace Services(479) 410-4064

  16. #16 Jessy's Housekeeping

    Based in Van Buren

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Jessy's Housekeeping(479) 276-8569

  17. #17 Lipe's Home Improvements

    Based in Van Buren

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2434 Aubrie Cir, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Lipe's Home Improvements(479) 806-2087

  18. #18 Glidewell Construction Inc

    Based in Fort Smith, 8 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    806 Strozier Ln, Barling, AR 72923
    View profile for Glidewell Construction Inc(479) 452-2971

  20. #20 Dh Construction

    Based in Van Buren

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    11810 Shiloh Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956
    View profile for Dh Construction(479) 474-4103

  21. #21 Marshall Construction Inc

    Based in Fort Smith, 14 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    10245 Locust Mountain Rd, Mountainburg, AR 72946
    View profile for Marshall Construction Inc(479) 369-2268

  22. #22 Goodwin & Goodwin Inc.

    Based in Fort Smith, 5 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    3503 Free Ferry Rd, Fort Smith, AR 72903
    View profile for Goodwin & Goodwin Inc.

  23. #23 Edmoundson Steel Erection

    Based in Fort Smith, 9 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Metal construction company”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    5517 A Wheeler Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72901
    View profile for Edmoundson Steel Erection(479) 648-3242

All 46 general contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

general contractors in Van Buren, ranks 26 to 46
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Votion Construction and Land Clearing754.7★ (13)19 mi
27Crawford Construction Company754.9★ (7)In Van Buren
28Repair Stain Seal755.0★ (3)4 mi
29Beshears Construction Inc754.3★ (38)12 mi
30Erecta Shelters Inc745.0★ (4)17 mi
31Custom Pavement Maintenance and Safety, LLC743.7★ (6)In Van Buren
32Walker's Home Improvements734.0★ (11)In Van Buren
33Frayne’s Excavation Services llc735.0★ (13)24 mi
34Turn Key Construction Management Inc734.4★ (7)5 mi
35Nabholz723.7★ (11)8 mi
36Pinnacle hardscapes725.0★ (4)In Van Buren
37Associated Building & Development725.0★ (6)10 mi
38Arkstone723.7★ (20)8 mi
39Elite Foam Works713.5★ (8)11 mi
40Norris Services & Construction, LLC704.6★ (5)8 mi
41Power Lift Foundation Repair694.3★ (3)11 mi
42Sirron Company - Sirron Company693.7★ (3)8 mi
43Johnson Materials694.3★ (10)23 mi
44Merrell Construction Co685.0★ (4)19 mi
45Moore Contracting Co664.6★ (8)13 mi
46Safe Elite Transformations653.3★ (4)22 mi

Also serving Van Buren

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.

Unranked general contractors serving Van Buren
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AAA Richmond Construction4.0★ (4)In Van Buren
Able Roofing & Construction5.0★ (1)In Van Buren
Advanced Water Proofing5.0★ (1)In Van Buren
All American Roofing and Construction Company LLC5.0★ (2)In Van Buren
B.C. Main Construction, Inc5.0★ (2)In Van Buren
Brammer Construction Co5.0★ (2)In Van Buren
BrewCrew Seamless Gutter & Garage Door5.0★ (7)In Van Buren
Clyde Randall Construction4.0★ (2)In Van Buren
Garcia Built5.0★ (1)In Van Buren
Hansen Roofing and Construction3.9★ (30)In Van Buren
JC Constuction5.0★ (1)In Van Buren
Legit Roofing & Construction Inc.4.6★ (10)In Van Buren
Life Right Construction5.0★ (2)In Van Buren
Nabholz4.4★ (29)In Van Buren
Riverview Turfworks | Fort Smith Landscaping & Outdoor Living, Flowerbeds, French Drains, Sprinkler Repair4.9★ (103)In Van Buren
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Drain Services4.8★ (289)In Van Buren
Solis painting llc5.0★ (5)In Van Buren
Steve Masonry contractor & Chimney cleaning Services, Van Buren, AR4.2★ (5)In Van Buren
Superior Construction LLC4.9★ (58)In Van Buren
TOPS Decorative Concrete LLC3.0★ (2)In Van Buren

How much do general contractors cost in Van Buren?

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

How much do general contractors cost in Van Buren?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$13,720$25,380$39,140Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.94 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026
Bathroom remodel$5,850$10,690$15,540Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.88 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How to check a general contractor's license in Arkansas

In Arkansas, Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board licenses Commercial and residential building contractors.

  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 Van Buren general contractors

We scored 46 Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 Van Buren: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Van Buren?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Van Buren, AR is Van Buren Historic District with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 4.5★ from 141 Google reviews. Chaffey Construction (#2) and Sutherlands Custom Barns & Garages - Fort Smith (#3) follow. We ranked 46 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Van Buren?

ContractorsRanked ranks 46 general contractors serving Van Buren, AR. 15 of them are based in Van Buren; 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 Van Buren work on weekends?

11 of 46 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Chaffey Construction (#2), Sutherlands Custom Barns & Garages - Fort Smith (#3) and Simpson Steel Building Company (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a general contractor's license in Arkansas?

In Arkansas, Arkansas Contractors Licensing Board handles licensing and covers Commercial and residential building contractors.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Van Buren?

Kitchen remodel typically costs $13,720 to $39,140, with $25,380 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.94 West South Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)). The range is adjusted for Arkansas. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Van Buren general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 46 rated general contractors in Van Buren is 4.5★, with a median of 8 reviews. Van Buren Historic District has the most, 141 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Van Buren count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Van Buren 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 Van Buren

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 46 general contractors serving Van Buren.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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