62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 278 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 278 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1 Swicklas Ct, Plymouth, CT 06782
Best General Contractors in Waterbury, CT (2026)
805 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Waterbury: Casanova Remodeling, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 278 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): JC Construction Service, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 805.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc., 1,318 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 805 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
805 Waterbury general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 106 are open 24/7, 456 open Saturdays and 183 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 805 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Waterbury at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Casanova Remodeling | 62 | 4.7★ (278) | Plymouth, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc. | 61 | 4.9★ (1,318) | Woodbridge, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | JC Construction Service, LLC | 60 | 4.9★ (55) | Southbury, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Neighborhood Services | 60 | 4.9★ (30) | Bristol, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | mpm construction services corp | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | Waterbury | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Emerald Dryer Vent & Air Duct Cleaning And Chimney Inspection Services Of CT | 60 | 4.7★ (15) | Waterbury | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Laura Mae Properties | 59 | 5.0★ (54) | Bristol, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Everett Construction llc | 59 | 5.0★ (23) | Waterbury | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | The Builders & Cleaners | 59 | 4.9★ (120) | West Haven, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Millennial Improvement LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (34) | Oakville, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
The 805 best general contractors in Waterbury, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Woodbridge, 15 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,318 Google reviews, the most in Waterbury.
- 4.9★ from 1,318 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1 Bradley Rd #701, Woodbridge, CT 06525
Based in Southbury, 9 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1450 Southford Rd Unit 2, Southbury, CT 06488
Based in Bristol, 4 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Waterbury
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 253 Boyden St, Waterbury, CT 06704
Based in Waterbury
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 6 Springdale Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
Based in Bristol, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Waterbury
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–10 PM · Sat 8 AM–10:30 PM · Sun 8 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 27 Rose St, Waterbury, CT 06704
Based in West Haven, 19 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 445 Front Ave Suite 191, West Haven, CT 06516
Based in Oakville, 3 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat 6 AM–12:30 PM · Sun 6 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 708 Main St, Oakville, CT 06779
Based in Bristol, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 79 Woodland St, Bristol, CT 06010
Based in Wolcott, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 780 Woodtick Rd, Wolcott, CT 06716
Based in Waterbury
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 497 Watertown Ave, Waterbury, CT 06708
Based in Waterbury
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 848 Hamilton Ave, Waterbury, CT 06706
Based in Waterbury
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 24 Lounsbury St, Waterbury, CT 06706
Based in Woodbury, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 80 Mountain Rd APT 7, Woodbury, CT 06798
Based in New Milford, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in New Britain, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 100 Hillhurst Ave, New Britain, CT 06053
#19 Faett Remodeling
Based in Ansonia, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in West Hartford, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 70 Cherryfield Dr, West Hartford, CT 06107
Based in New Milford, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Waterbury
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 6 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 60 Clover St, Waterbury, CT 06706
Based in Plainville, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat 7 AM–2 PM · Sun 8 AM–12 PM
- Address
- 450 Farmington Ave, Plainville, CT 06062
Based in Bristol, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in New Milford, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
General contractors ranked #26 to #50
#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 805 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | REXCO Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | In Waterbury |
| 27 | AAF REMODELING & HOME IMPROVEMENT | 57 | 4.9★ (28) | 2 mi |
| 28 | Restore LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (41) | 5 mi |
| 29 | Genesis General Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (16) | In Waterbury |
| 30 | Hasa Home Improvement | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | In Waterbury |
| 31 | ITI HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (8) | In Waterbury |
| 32 | Mr. Refinish LLC | 57 | 4.6★ (12) | 1 mi |
| 33 | Leon's Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (13) | 4 mi |
| 34 | Myers Home Improvements LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (46) | 9 mi |
| 35 | Buckley's General Construction | 57 | 4.4★ (22) | 4 mi |
| 36 | Bustillo Construction Llc | 57 | 4.8★ (22) | 14 mi |
| 37 | Aw Contractors LLC | 57 | 4.5★ (8) | In Waterbury |
| 38 | Amity Safe And Lock Inc | 57 | 5.0★ (280) | 16 mi |
| 39 | JRL FIVE STAR CONSTRUCTION CORP | 57 | 5.0★ (11) | 4 mi |
| 40 | ACE Restoration | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | 16 mi |
| 41 | Besa Management inc | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | 21 mi |
| 42 | Better Choice Home Improvements LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (21) | 16 mi |
| 43 | JLP Home Improvement LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (41) | 16 mi |
| 44 | ZERAH RESTORATION | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | In Waterbury |
| 45 | Five Stars General Services LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (25) | 4 mi |
| 46 | Spano Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | 16 mi |
| 47 | DJL Installations | 56 | 4.6★ (10) | 10 mi |
| 48 | kg builders | 56 | 3.3★ (7) | 4 mi |
| 49 | SMS Contractors | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | 5 mi |
| 50 | Central Contractors LLC | 56 | 4.9★ (44) | 16 mi |
Also serving Waterbury
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.
How much do general contractors cost in Waterbury?
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Connecticut 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 |
How to check a general contractor's license in Connecticut
In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection licenses Home improvement contractor registration for residential work.
- Search the business name or license number on the Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Waterbury general contractors
We scored 805 Waterbury 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 Waterbury 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 |
General contractors in Waterbury: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Waterbury?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Waterbury, CT is Casanova Remodeling with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.7★ from 278 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc. (#2) and JC Construction Service, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 805 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Waterbury?
ContractorsRanked ranks 805 general contractors serving Waterbury, CT. 13 of them are based in Waterbury; 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 Waterbury are open 24/7?
106 ranked general contractors in Waterbury post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Casanova Remodeling (#1), JC Construction Service, LLC (#3) and Neighborhood Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Waterbury work on weekends?
456 of 805 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 183 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Casanova Remodeling (#1), Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc. (#2) and JC Construction Service, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How do I check a general contractor's license in Connecticut?
In Connecticut, Connecticut Department of Consumer Protection handles licensing and covers Home improvement contractor registration for residential work. Search the business or license number at https://www.elicense.ct.gov/Lookup/LicenseLookup.aspx.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Waterbury?
Kitchen remodel typically costs $14,840 to $42,320, with $27,440 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Connecticut. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Waterbury general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 805 rated general contractors in Waterbury is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc. has the most, 1,318 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Waterbury
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 805 general contractors serving Waterbury.
- October 2026: 6 duplicate listings merged.
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