92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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
Best General Contractors in West Haven, CT (2026)
688 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in West Haven: The Builders & Cleaners, CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Besa Management inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 688.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc., 1,318 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 688 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
688 West Haven general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 86 are open 24/7, 401 open Saturdays and 153 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 688 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in West Haven at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Builders & Cleaners | 92 | 4.9★ (120) | West Haven | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Besa Management inc | 89 | 5.0★ (36) | Bethel, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc. | 88 | 4.9★ (1,318) | Woodbridge, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | C.U. Building Dreams LLC | 88 | 4.9★ (36) | East Haven, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | MGM Renovations LLC | 86 | 4.8★ (40) | West Haven | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | JC Construction Service, LLC | 85 | 4.9★ (55) | Southbury, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | JMS Home Improvement & Remodeling LLC | 85 | 4.7★ (13) | Dover, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Miguel's General Construction | 85 | 5.0★ (21) | Bristol, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Suchite Home Improvement | 85 | 4.9★ (22) | West Haven | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Mill Pond Contracting Group LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (11) | Stratford, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 688 best general contractors in West Haven, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Bethel, 1 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Woodbridge, 5 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,318 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,318).
- 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 East Haven, 4 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 47 Oregon Ave, East Haven, CT 06512
Based in West Haven
86/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 12 Brown St, West Haven, CT 06516
Based in Southbury, 18 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Dover, 5 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bristol, 13 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in West Haven
85/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 6 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- Malden St, West Haven, CT 06516
Based in Stratford, 9 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 85 Mill Pond Rd, Stratford, CT 06614
Based in New Rochelle, 4 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Ansonia, 9 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2 Davies Ct, Ansonia, CT 06401
Based in Eastchester, 4 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in New Haven, 3 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 63 Girard Ave, New Haven, CT 06512
Based in East Haven, 4 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 228 Silver Sands Rd, East Haven, CT 06512
#16 G & O Solution
Based in East Haven, 4 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wallingford Center, 11 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#18 ACE Restoration
Based in Wallingford Center, 19 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bristol, 16 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bristol, 16 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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 Branford, 9 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 63 N Branford Rd # 3, Branford, CT 06405
Based in Danbury, 20 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 9 Steck Dr, Newtown, CT 06470
Based in Guilford, 14 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 184 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 184 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 42 Water St Box 134, Guilford, CT 06437
Based in Easton, 4 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Milford, 9 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 290 Bic Dr, Milford, CT 06461
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 688 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving West Haven
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 West Haven?
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 West Haven general contractors
We scored 688 West Haven 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 West Haven 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 |
General contractors in West Haven: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in West Haven?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in West Haven, CT is The Builders & Cleaners with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 120 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Besa Management inc (#2) and Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 688 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in West Haven?
ContractorsRanked ranks 688 general contractors serving West Haven, CT. 4 of them are based in West Haven; 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 West Haven are open 24/7?
86 ranked general contractors in West Haven post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Builders & Cleaners (#1), Besa Management inc (#2) and C.U. Building Dreams LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in West Haven work on weekends?
401 of 688 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 153 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Builders & Cleaners (#1), Besa Management inc (#2) and Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc. (#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 West Haven?
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 West Haven general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 688 rated general contractors in West Haven is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Schaefer Inspection Service, Inc. has the most, 1,318 reviews, and ranks #3. 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.
Update log for West Haven
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 688 general contractors serving West Haven.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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