26 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Chico: Amber Lynn Estates by D.R. Horton, CR Score 82/100; 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Stone Works, 102 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #4.
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26 Chico home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amber Lynn Estates by D.R. Horton | 82 | 4.3★ (10) | Chico | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Bill Webb Homes | 80 | 4.3★ (3) | Chico | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Cousin Gary Homes Chico | 79 | 3.6★ (38) | Chico | Sat | — |
| 4 | Stone Works | 78 | 5.0★ (102) | Chico | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Grid Tech Electric | 77 | 5.0★ (27) | South Oroville, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Clayton Homes | 77 | 4.6★ (57) | Oroville, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Martin Construction | 77 | 4.8★ (4) | Paradise, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Ridgeview by Crowne Communities | 75 | 4.2★ (5) | Oroville, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | West Coast Adventure Vehicles | 75 | 3.2★ (9) | Oroville, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | J & R Custom Homes | 75 | 5.0★ (8) | Durham, 6 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 trade focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (102).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews, 57 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, 31 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ 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 Corning, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, 22 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.8★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oroville, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico
Ranked #23 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 Chico
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paradise, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Kellogg Construction | 61 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Airehart Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (44) | In Chico |
| Blue Moon Landscape, Inc. | 5.0★ (31) | In Chico |
| Butte creek Framing & construction Corp. | 4.9★ (9) | In Chico |
| California Renovation and Carpet One Chico | 4.5★ (30) | In Chico |
| Chico Construction (formerly Chico Handyman) | 4.9★ (19) | In Chico |
| Chico Deck & Porch | 4.7★ (15) | In Chico |
| Chico Stucco & Plastering | 5.0★ (11) | In Chico |
| Experts In Your Home | 4.1★ (51) | In Chico |
| Harmonic Construction LLC | 5.0★ (29) | In Chico |
| Hiwa Builders | 5.0★ (13) | In Chico |
| LO Design Studio | 5.0★ (17) | In Chico |
| MFY Construction DBA: Chico Cabinet | 5.0★ (27) | In Chico |
| Modern Building Inc. | 4.4★ (17) | In Chico |
| New Again Kitchen Remodeling | 4.0★ (11) | In Chico |
| Pioneer Engineering & Construction | 4.2★ (26) | In Chico |
| PMS Remodeling | 4.7★ (10) | In Chico |
| Proframe Construction, Inc. | 4.5★ (11) | In Chico |
| Quickpaint Chico | 4.9★ (36) | In Chico |
| Selig Construction | 4.2★ (90) | In Chico |
| Slater & Son Inc- General Contractor | 4.1★ (9) | In Chico |
We scored 26 Chico 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 Chico 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 |