60 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ellensburg: Black Horse by D.R. Horton, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): LF CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 60.
Most-reviewed: Element Homes LLC, 81 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 60 ranked; ranked #2.
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60 Ellensburg home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 60 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Black Horse by D.R. Horton | 61 | 4.6★ (20) | Ellensburg | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Element Homes LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (81) | East Wenatchee, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | HiLine Homes of Yakima | 57 | 4.6★ (45) | Yakima, 28 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | MDJ Development Inc | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Ellensburg | — | — |
| 5 | Real Homes | 55 | 4.5★ (26) | Wenatchee, 33 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | C.O.R.E. Building Company, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (23) | Moses Lake, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Selah Vista Homes | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Selah, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | LF CONSTRUCTION & EXCAVATING | 55 | 5.0★ (31) | Yakima, 27 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Big Bliss Tiny Homes | 55 | 5.0★ (21) | Puyallup, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | The Final Touch home&office Improvement LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Bryn Mawr-Skyway, 25 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Wenatchee, 31 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 81 Google reviews, the most in Ellensburg.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yakima, 28 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellensburg
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wenatchee, 33 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Moses Lake, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Selah, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yakima, 27 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Puyallup, 25 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bryn Mawr-Skyway, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Union Gap, 30 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wenatchee, 34 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Duvall, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellensburg
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellensburg
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yakima, 27 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Wenatchee, 31 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quincy, 38 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Yakima, 27 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spokane Valley, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seattle, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Selah, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wenatchee, 31 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Bay, 25 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 Yakima, 29 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “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 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Armstrong's Stove & Spa | 4.4★ (43) | In Ellensburg |
| ASAP Electric LLC | 4.8★ (21) | In Ellensburg |
| Basalt Site Services | 5.0★ (4) | In Ellensburg |
| Brad & Burke Heating & AC | 4.4★ (46) | In Ellensburg |
| Cascade Electric | 5.0★ (79) | In Ellensburg |
| Cementek | 5.0★ (17) | In Ellensburg |
| Clean Image Services | 4.8★ (161) | In Ellensburg |
| Columbia Plateau, Inc. | 4.8★ (62) | In Ellensburg |
| Cougar Gulch Construction | 4.0★ (4) | In Ellensburg |
| Farrington Construction LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Ellensburg |
| Gibson & Son Road Builders | 4.3★ (12) | In Ellensburg |
| Jim's Glass Inc | 4.3★ (40) | In Ellensburg |
| Johnson's Glass & Upholstery | 4.9★ (80) | In Ellensburg |
| JRCC Restoration - in Ellensburg, WA | 4.6★ (20) | In Ellensburg |
| Kittitas Valley Contractors | 5.0★ (5) | In Ellensburg |
| Nest Design Studio, Home Goods, Furniture, Decor and Gift Shop | 5.0★ (9) | In Ellensburg |
| RT Services | 4.6★ (28) | In Ellensburg |
| Ruach Construction | 4.9★ (19) | In Ellensburg |
| TM Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Ellensburg |
| Wray Electric | 4.9★ (89) | In Ellensburg |
We scored 60 Ellensburg 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 23, 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 Ellensburg 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 |