60 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Buena Vista: Hammer Inc, CR Score 86/100; 4.7★ from 103 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): BBD Professionals, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 60.
Most-reviewed: M&M Seamless Gutters Inc, 73 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 60 ranked after Hammer Inc; ranked #37.
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60 Buena Vista home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 60 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammer Inc | 86 | 4.7★ (103) | Saginaw, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | BBD Professionals | 79 | 5.0★ (8) | Traverse City, 34 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | General Housing Corporation | 79 | 3.9★ (16) | Bay City, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Dave Murphy Builders LLC | 78 | 4.7★ (31) | Flint, 30 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Pistro Builders LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (31) | Freeland, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Chad Moody Building & Remodeling LLC | 77 | 4.6★ (24) | Midland, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Shooltz Advantage | 77 | 4.8★ (5) | Bridgeport, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | One Moment Construction LLC | 76 | 4.4★ (13) | Mechanicstown, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | M/I Homes Cambridge Park | 76 | 4.6★ (13) | Grand Blanc, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | McDonald Farms | 76 | 4.4★ (20) | Grand Blanc, 38 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.7★ from 103 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (103).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Traverse City, 34 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Flint, 30 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeland, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgeport, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mechanicstown, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Blanc, 36 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Blanc, 38 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint Johns, 39 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Modular home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Fenton, 40 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swartz Creek, 32 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flushing, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, 59 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lapeer, 39 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grand Blanc, 39 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burton, 33 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flint, 30 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Flint, 22 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Point, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 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 60 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more home builders within 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bay County Home Builder Association | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Blackhurst Home Builders, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Burt unique plumbing & handyman services llc | In Buena Vista | |
| Crannie Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Eagle Custom Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Eyre Construction | 3.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Frank Stockwell Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Imperial Homes Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| J.K Blue Rocks, LLC | In Buena Vista | |
| JB Enterprise | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Kerns Custom Homes, Inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| KHALS Home Solutions | 4.6★ (9) | In Buena Vista |
| Lausman Building | 3.0★ (2) | 40 mi |
| McKenzie & Son Plumbing & Heating | 4.7★ (19) | In Buena Vista |
| Midland Drywall Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Next Level Building & Alterations | 5.0★ (2) | In Buena Vista |
| Renaissance of Smith Village | 4.5★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Shively Brothers Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Taylor'd Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Tom Staley Custom Builder Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
We scored 60 Buena Vista home builders 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 Buena Vista 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 |