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Best Home Builders in Gainesville, FL (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Gainesville: Corey Amira Custom Homes, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): William Weseman Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 142.

  3. 42

    Most-reviewed: Factory Expo Home Centers, 343 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 142 ranked; ranked #42.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

142 Gainesville home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 47 open Saturdays and 35 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 142 rated businesses.

Top 10 home builders in Gainesville at a glance

Top 10 home builders in Gainesville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Corey Amira Custom Homes855.0★ (10)Gainesville24/7Overall
2Oaks Preserve by D.R. Horton854.9★ (37)GainesvilleSat · Sun—
3William Weseman Construction854.6★ (12)Gainesville24/7Emergencies
4America's Home Place - Gainesville, FL854.7★ (154)GainesvilleSat—
5Avalon Woods by Maronda Homes844.9★ (57)Newberry, 17 mi away——
6Portofino, an Emmer Development Community844.2★ (19)Gainesville24/7—
7AR Homes844.8★ (26)GainesvilleSat · Sun—
8Seanote Construction845.0★ (44)Gainesville24/7—
9Norfleet Homes844.8★ (57)Newberry, 17 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Finley Woods by D.R. Horton824.6★ (14)GainesvilleSat · Sun—

The 142 best home builders in Gainesville, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Gainesville

    #1 Corey Amira Custom Homes

    Based in Gainesville

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5213 SW 91st Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32608
    View profile for Corey Amira Custom Homes(352) 327-4409

  2. #2 Oaks Preserve by D.R. Horton

    Based in Gainesville

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    5131 SW 51st Rd, Gainesville, FL 32608
    View profile for Oaks Preserve by D.R. Horton(352) 649-3523

  7. #7 AR Homes

    Based in Gainesville

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    12522 SW 58th Cir, Archer, FL 32618
    View profile for AR Homes(352) 373-3405

  8. #8 Seanote Construction

    Based in Gainesville

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9200 NW 36th Pl Suite A-3, Gainesville, FL 32606
    View profile for Seanote Construction(352) 558-2033

  9. #9 Norfleet Homes

    Based in Newberry, 17 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    Address
    1739 SW 248th Dr Suite 20, Newberry, FL 32669
    View profile for Norfleet Homes(352) 472-5780

  10. #10 Finley Woods by D.R. Horton

    Based in Gainesville

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    6045 SW 46th Dr, Gainesville, FL 32608
    View profile for Finley Woods by D.R. Horton(352) 649-3523

  11. #11 Hudd Construction, Inc.

    Based in Gainesville

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Address
    2512 NE 1st Blvd #200, Gainesville, FL 32609
    View profile for Hudd Construction, Inc.(352) 505-6441

  12. #12 Del Webb Stone Creek

    Based in Ocala, 37 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 226 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 12 PM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    6320 SW 89th Ct Rd, Ocala, FL 34481
    View profile for Del Webb Stone Creek(352) 453-8010

  13. #13 Craftsman Tiny Homes

    Based in Newberry, 13 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    18309 SW 67 Ave, Archer, FL 32618
    View profile for Craftsman Tiny Homes(352) 554-0456

  14. #14 Oakmont - ICI Homes

    Based in Gainesville

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 12 PM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    3518 SW 117th Terr, Gainesville, FL 32608
    View profile for Oakmont - ICI Homes(352) 204-1775

  16. #16 Red Door Homes of Florida

    Based in Gainesville

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    201 US-441, Micanopy, FL 32667
    View profile for Red Door Homes of Florida(352) 534-7047

  17. #17 Avalon Woods by D.R. Horton

    Based in Newberry, 17 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    1617 NW 248th Wy, Newberry, FL 32669
    View profile for Avalon Woods by D.R. Horton(352) 649-3523

  18. #18 Buchanan Trails by D.R. Horton

    Based in Newberry, 9 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    1889 NW 136th Blvd, Newberry, FL 32669
    View profile for Buchanan Trails by D.R. Horton(352) 649-3523

  20. #20 Denmark Builders, LLC.

    Based in Gainesville

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Denmark Builders, LLC.(352) 478-3021

  21. #21 Lennar at Tara Lane

    Based in Gainesville

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–6:30 PM · Tue–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2274 NW 89 Dr, Gainesville, FL 32606
    View profile for Lennar at Tara Lane(352) 363-5181

  22. #22 Emerson Pointe by D.R. Horton

    Based in Ocala, 33 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    2161 NE 28th Pl, Ocala, FL 34470
    View profile for Emerson Pointe by D.R. Horton(352) 649-3523

  23. #23 GW Homes

    Based in Newberry, 11 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    14900 SW 9th Ln, Newberry, FL 32669
    View profile for GW Homes(352) 373-1724

  24. #24 Lennar at Trailhead Landing

    Based in Alachua, 13 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 12 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    13547 NW Convergence Blvd, Alachua, FL 32615
    View profile for Lennar at Trailhead Landing(352) 309-8894

  25. #25 Remodeling

    Based in Gainesville

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 49 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4607 NW 6th St, Gainesville, FL 32609
    View profile for Remodeling(352) 372-1221

Home builders ranked #26 to #50

#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 142 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.

home builders in Gainesville, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ocala Preserve by D.R. Horton784.5★ (31)30 mi
27Ocala Crossings South by D.R. Horton784.7★ (38)39 mi
28Cason Builders Inc785.0★ (5)In Gainesville
29GMZ Handyman & Remodeling785.0★ (7)In Gainesville
30Sterling Builders Group764.8★ (22)In Gainesville
31Ridge at Heath Brook by D.R. Horton764.3★ (27)37 mi
32Lennar at Tara Forest East764.7★ (3)15 mi
33Warring Homes763.4★ (5)10 mi
34Lennar at Heath Preserve764.4★ (14)32 mi
35Lennar at Tara Baywood763.5★ (4)15 mi
36Advanced Building Concepts, Inc765.0★ (3)In Gainesville
37Lennar at Millwood Estates753.8★ (23)33 mi
38Triple Crown Homes: Sales Office754.8★ (39)39 mi
39Newberry Oaks by Maronda Homes753.1★ (9)16 mi
40Dave Carter & Associates Inc754.2★ (9)34 mi
41Shawn Lash Signature Homes755.0★ (12)In Gainesville
42Factory Expo Home Centers754.7★ (343)34 mi
43House Craft Homes752.4★ (14)10 mi
44Lennar at Oak Hammock Preserve Townhomes754.4★ (10)37 mi
45Atlantic Design Homes754.8★ (11)In Gainesville
46Amira Builders Inc.—Custom Homes by Stuart Amira754.9★ (28)14 mi
47Jason Rector Construction, Inc.745.0★ (16)34 mi
48Fore Ranch Brighton by Pulte743.8★ (13)35 mi
49Tommy Williams Homes741.3★ (13)In Gainesville
50Adams Homes | Brookhaven Community743.8★ (53)39 mi

Also serving Gainesville

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.

Unranked home builders serving Gainesville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adams Homes | Gainesville Divison3.0★ (2)In Gainesville
Artisan Aluminum CorporationIn Gainesville
Barry Bullard Homes5.0★ (1)In Gainesville
Gainesville Deck & Fence Builders, Pergola, Carport, Pole Barn Installation & Construction5.0★ (3)In Gainesville
Hansen Harris Construction Company LLC5.0★ (2)In Gainesville
Kinetic Builders Inc4.5★ (2)In Gainesville
Lennar at Tara Serena5.0★ (2)In Gainesville
MTI Construction Services5.0★ (1)In Gainesville
OLO Builders - Gainesville5.0★ (2)In Gainesville
P R Construction Inc5.0★ (3)In Gainesville
Quality Roofing AssociationIn Gainesville
Richard Guay Construction Inc5.0★ (1)In Gainesville
Robert L Kelly Construction5.0★ (1)In Gainesville
Sapphire Surfaces1.0★ (1)In Gainesville
Spain & Cooper Homes5.0★ (2)In Gainesville
Stephanie Kirkland Builders, Inc.4.6★ (29)In Gainesville
Steve Dublin Homes Inc5.0★ (1)In Gainesville
Tara Vista by D.R.Horton5.0★ (1)In Gainesville
Turkey Creek Contracting LLC4.7★ (14)In Gainesville
UrbanAtelierIn Gainesville

How we ranked Gainesville home builders

We scored 142 Gainesville 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Gainesville data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Home builders in Gainesville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best home builder in Gainesville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Gainesville, FL is Corey Amira Custom Homes with a CR Score of 85/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Oaks Preserve by D.R. Horton (#2) and William Weseman Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 142 home builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many home builders are there in Gainesville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 142 home builders serving Gainesville, FL. 23 of them are based in Gainesville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which home builders in Gainesville are open 24/7?

5 ranked home builders in Gainesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Corey Amira Custom Homes (#1), William Weseman Construction (#3) and Portofino, an Emmer Development Community (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which home builders in Gainesville work on weekends?

47 of 142 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 35 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Corey Amira Custom Homes (#1), Oaks Preserve by D.R. Horton (#2) and William Weseman Construction (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Gainesville home builders have?

The median Google rating among 142 rated home builders in Gainesville is 4.6★, with a median of 12 reviews. Factory Expo Home Centers has the most, 343 reviews, and ranks #42. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank home builders?

Each home builder gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do home builders outside Gainesville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Gainesville city center, our service radius for home builders. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can home builders pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Gainesville

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 142 home builders serving Gainesville.

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