722 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ellicott City: Safari Charles, Associate Broker of HomeSmart, CR Score 86/100; 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): WBuilders Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 722.
Most-reviewed: Shipley's Grant, 253 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 722 ranked; ranked #3.
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722 Ellicott City home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 36 are open 24/7, 335 open Saturdays and 192 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 722 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Safari Charles, Associate Broker of HomeSmart | 86 | 4.7★ (14) | Columbia, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ryan Homes at Cedar Hill Townhomes | 84 | 4.5★ (122) | Brooklyn Park, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Shipley's Grant | 84 | 4.3★ (253) | Ellicott City | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 4 | WBuilders Inc. | 84 | 5.0★ (41) | Fairfax, 40 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Ryan Homes at Reservoir Square | 84 | 5.0★ (29) | Baltimore, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | NVHomes at Bloomfields 55+ Single-Family Homes | 83 | 5.0★ (119) | Frederick, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | A. Pro Builder Corp. | 83 | 5.0★ (12) | Darnestown, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | AZA Construction, air conditioner and plumbing | 83 | 5.0★ (213) | Falls Church, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Two Rivers | 83 | 4.4★ (102) | Odenton, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | KJD Home Improvement LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (8) | Adelphi, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Ellicott City
Based in Columbia, 3 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brooklyn Park, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellicott City
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 40 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frederick, 36 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darnestown, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Falls Church, 34 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 213 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Odenton, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Adelphi, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Baltimore, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McLean, 33 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockville, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfax, 40 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellicott City
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Annapolis, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 151 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owings Mills, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elkridge, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Ellicott City
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Falls Church, 34 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Odenton, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Randallstown, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 722 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AxGard Axes | 4.8★ (193) | In Ellicott City |
| Bozzuto Homes Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Columbia Building Company, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Custom Build Maryland | 1.0★ (1) | In Ellicott City |
| Dorsey Family Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Ellicott City |
| EE Chimney Inspection & Chimney Repair Services | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Ellicott Interiors LLC | In Ellicott City | |
| Enclave at Hines Farm - Williamsburg Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Ervin's Landscape Design | In Ellicott City | |
| Fusion Dynamics,LLC | In Ellicott City | |
| Harmony Builders | 4.0★ (4) | In Ellicott City |
| J & J Associates | 1.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| L. Clarke, LLC | 4.7★ (13) | In Ellicott City |
| M&M Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Modu Tech | 4.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Port Capital by Lennar Homes | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Precision Vision Lawns LLC. | 5.0★ (5) | In Ellicott City |
| Prestige Development Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Storybook Classic Homes | 5.0★ (2) | In Ellicott City |
| The Pottery Stop | 4.8★ (355) | In Ellicott City |
We scored 722 Ellicott City 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 Ellicott City 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 |