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Best overall in Franklin: Ryan Homes at The Summit, CR Score 83/100; 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Creeks at Nansemond River Estates, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 77.
Most-reviewed: Virginia Builders, 69 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #14.
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77 Franklin home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 77 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Homes at The Summit | 83 | 4.6★ (10) | Franklin | — | Overall |
| 2 | The Creeks at Nansemond River Estates | 82 | 4.7★ (6) | Suffolk, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Custom Homes of Virginia | 82 | 4.1★ (55) | Suffolk, 28 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Bennett's Pasture by D.R. Horton | 81 | 4.9★ (15) | Suffolk, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | AB Homes | 81 | 4.8★ (27) | Suffolk, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Hickory Landing at Edinburgh | 81 | 4.7★ (31) | Chesapeake, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Napolitano Homes | Sold Out | Nansemond Reserve | 79 | 4.7★ (11) | Suffolk, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Napolitano Homes | Sold Out | Village Pointe | 79 | 5.0★ (8) | Suffolk, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Landmarc Homes, LLC | 79 | 4.8★ (14) | Hampton, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Kings Fork Farm by Terry Peterson Residential | 79 | 4.7★ (11) | Suffolk, 19 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: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 28 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 25 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 38 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hampton, 34 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 39 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 29 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 39 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 38 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (69).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 34 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 32 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, 46 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 27 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Smithfield, 26 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 36 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 31 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, 30 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Emporia, 33 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Smithfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newport News, 35 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 28 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 77 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Build America Custom Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Cole Fence | 3.9★ (12) | In Franklin |
| Etheridge Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| HHHunt Homes at Edgewater [Sold Out] | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| HHHunt Homes at River Highlands - [Sold Out] | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Highground Services Inc. | 3.7★ (3) | In Franklin |
| ITAC | In Franklin | |
| Jones Demo and Installs Incorporated | 4.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Joyner Farms | In Franklin | |
| Mallory Pointe by Stanley Martin Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Mark 1 Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Franklin |
| Millano Construction LLC | In Franklin | |
| Morgan Construction Partners General Contracting | 3.4★ (5) | In Franklin |
| Napolitano Homes | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| R W Tyler & Associates | 5.0★ (1) | In Franklin |
| Solomons Builders Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| WC Builders | 3.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| WeldenField & Rowe - Custom Homes and Neighborhoods | 4.5★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Whitehorne Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Wilroy | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
We scored 77 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 |