206 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Durham: Tarkka Homes Inc, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): HomeStyle Heating and Air LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 206.
Most-reviewed: New England Outdoor, 442 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 206 ranked; ranked #30.
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206 Durham home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 81 open Saturdays and 39 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 206 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarkka Homes Inc | 57 | 4.9★ (48) | Hopkinton, 38 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | HomeStyle Heating and Air LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (26) | Barrington, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Wey Fremont House Restoration And Chimney Repair Services, NH 03044 | 56 | 4.4★ (16) | Chester, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | T C Construction & Home Improvement LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Chester, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | New Style Homes | 55 | 3.9★ (82) | Rochester, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Chinburg | 55 | 4.0★ (49) | Newmarket, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Homestead Heating and Cooling, LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (92) | Concord, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | S - MEM Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Dover, NH | 54 | 4.7★ (6) | Dover, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Otter Creek Homes | 54 | 5.0★ (31) | Exeter, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Martins Landing by Pulte Homes | 54 | 4.7★ (46) | North Reading, 40 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 24 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Modular home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newmarket, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 34 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Reading, 40 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampstead, 21 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newmarket, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atkinson, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hopkinton, 28 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Berwick, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilford, 37 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Biddeford, 20 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 35 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kennebunk, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Amesbury, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eliot, 16 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 206 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ak property services | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Alden Builders, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| CDL Construct LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Design Works Studio | In Durham | |
| Durham Point Consulting | In Durham | |
| Greenier Builders Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Harbour Design | In Durham | |
| Haseltine Builders, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Houle Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Hubert Krah Designs LLC | In Durham | |
| JMH Builders llc | 5.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| John C. Kitner Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Michael Graf Architect + Builder | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| R.B. Holmes, Inc. Custom Builders | In Durham | |
| Spruce Creek Homes LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Steadfast Homes LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Sudol Remodeling Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Suncoast Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Thomas P. Gialousis LLC- Fine Woodworking & Carpentry | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| vtodd | 5.0★ (2) | In Durham |
We scored 206 Durham home builders 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 Durham 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 |