46 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Forest: MasterWork Home Inspections, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tru Fix Home Repairs LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #13 of 46.
Most-reviewed: Wright Choice Construction, 113 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 46 ranked after MasterWork Home Inspections; ranked #3.
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46 Forest home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 46 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | MasterWork Home Inspections | 87 | 5.0★ (159) | Martinsville, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Ryan Homes at Fleetwood | 84 | 5.0★ (17) | Lynchburg, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Wright Choice Construction | 82 | 4.8★ (113) | Bedford, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Thomas Builders of Virginia | 82 | 4.3★ (7) | Lynchburg, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Ryan Homes at Crescent Grove | 81 | 4.3★ (3) | Lynchburg, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Whitehead Media Ventures | 81 | 4.2★ (9) | Lynchburg, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Locust Thicket | 81 | 3.8★ (4) | Lynchburg, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Frank Good Builders | 80 | 4.9★ (49) | Madison Heights, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Craftsman Custom Home Builders | 80 | 5.0★ (31) | Lynchburg, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Ryan Homes at Grove Hill at Locust Thicket | 80 | 5.0★ (5) | Lynchburg, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 5.0★ from 159 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (159).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Lynchburg, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Lynchburg, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison Heights, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, 32 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vinton, 34 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, 65 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Timberlake, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Lynchburg, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cave Spring, 37 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 16 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 33 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynchburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 37 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Madison Heights, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews, 38 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roanoke, 37 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Above Ground Tree & Landscape | 5.0★ (6) | In Forest |
| Blake Shorter Builders LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Forest |
| Blue Ridge Floors Inc. | 4.3★ (28) | In Forest |
| Canada Electric | 5.0★ (9) | In Forest |
| Coleman-Adams Construction Inc | 4.6★ (12) | In Forest |
| Cornerstone Cabinets and Design, Inc | 4.5★ (21) | In Forest |
| DI&G Hardwood Floors & Restorations LLC | 4.8★ (35) | In Forest |
| Fortress Foundation Solutions | 4.9★ (710) | In Forest |
| JM Tile | 5.0★ (4) | In Forest |
| Landscape Workshop | 4.1★ (60) | In Forest |
| Lawn Pros | 5.0★ (37) | In Forest |
| Maddox & Son Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Forest |
| Majestic Views Landscaping LLC | 4.9★ (72) | In Forest |
| Perfect Fix | 3.0★ (2) | In Forest |
| RLF Iron Erectors Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Forest |
| Semper Dry Water Removal | 5.0★ (6) | In Forest |
| Sterling Blower Company | 4.3★ (3) | In Forest |
| Tommys Drywall LLC | 4.9★ (40) | In Forest |
| Toney Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Forest |
| Wired Up Electrical | 4.8★ (81) | In Forest |
We scored 46 Forest 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 Forest 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 |