68 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gardnerville: Amber Ridge by D.R. Horton, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Santa Rosa Deck And Fence Contractors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #23 of 68.
Most-reviewed: ICG Construction & Landscaping, 100 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 68 ranked; ranked #28.
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68 Gardnerville home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 68 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Amber Ridge by D.R. Horton | 60 | 5.0★ (47) | Dayton, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Artemis by D.R. Horton | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | Carson City, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Craftsman Homes | 55 | 4.0★ (77) | Reno, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Carter Hill Homes | 55 | 4.2★ (13) | Gardnerville | — | — |
| 5 | Waterloo Homes | 55 | 3.8★ (5) | Gardnerville | — | — |
| 6 | SHEMSS | 55 | 5.0★ (10) | South Lake Tahoe, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | G & S Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | South Lake Tahoe, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Little Lane by Bates Homes | 54 | 4.6★ (5) | Carson City, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Cross Creek By Ryder Homes | 54 | 4.0★ (7) | Carson City, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Jenuane Communities | 54 | 3.9★ (41) | Reno, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Reno, 39 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 39 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Lake Tahoe, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Truckee, 34 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 South Lake Tahoe, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardnerville
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dayton, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 33 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Truckee, 36 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carson City, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spanish Springs, 33 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Reno, 37 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reno, 37 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Larkfield-Wikiup, 17 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Truckee, 36 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Truckee, 26 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 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 68 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & A Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Gardnerville |
| Abide Home Services | 5.0★ (4) | In Gardnerville |
| Bighorn Plumbing | 4.8★ (156) | In Gardnerville |
| Blue Owl Pest Termite & Handyman | 3.7★ (3) | In Gardnerville |
| Booth Custom Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Gardnerville |
| Carson Valley Heating Inc | 4.8★ (31) | In Gardnerville |
| Chris McRaes Tree Service | 5.0★ (3) | In Gardnerville |
| Coyote Creek LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Gardnerville |
| Custom Craft Builders | 3.0★ (2) | In Gardnerville |
| Dufty Electric, Inc | 3.7★ (3) | In Gardnerville |
| G W Electric | 4.3★ (8) | In Gardnerville |
| Gutter Guys Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Gardnerville |
| Hoffman Plumbing | 4.9★ (147) | In Gardnerville |
| Judy's Window Coverings | 3.8★ (9) | In Gardnerville |
| Millennium Plumbing | 5.0★ (39) | In Gardnerville |
| Pacific Gasoline | 5.0★ (1) | In Gardnerville |
| Sagebrush Plumbing | 5.0★ (13) | In Gardnerville |
| Spiritlands | 3.0★ (1) | In Gardnerville |
| Summit Plumbing Co. LLC | 4.0★ (21) | In Gardnerville |
| Timberline Enterprises LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Gardnerville |
We scored 68 Gardnerville 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 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 Gardnerville 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 |