174 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Gatesville: Turnbo Ranch by D.R. Horton, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jerry Wright Homes, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #25 of 174.
Most-reviewed: Jessup Housing, 431 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 174 ranked; ranked #21.
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174 Gatesville home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 68 open Saturdays and 48 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 174 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Turnbo Ranch by D.R. Horton | 60 | 5.0★ (161) | Killeen, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | The Terrace by D.R. Horton | 60 | 4.9★ (222) | Temple, 28 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Creekside Hills by D.R. Horton | 59 | 4.8★ (101) | Copperas Cove, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Mitchell Farm by D.R. Horton | 59 | 5.0★ (79) | Killeen, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Victory Ranch by D.R. Horton | 58 | 5.0★ (71) | Killeen, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Three Creeks by D.R. Horton | 58 | 4.9★ (86) | Belton, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Tilson Homes | 57 | 4.9★ (50) | Waco, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Warrior's Legacy by D.R. Horton | 57 | 4.9★ (43) | Fort Hood, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Pecan Creek by D.R. Horton | 56 | 4.9★ (69) | Temple, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Yowell Ranch by D.R. Horton | 56 | 4.5★ (132) | Killeen, 27 mi away | — | — |
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 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 28 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Copperas Cove, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 26 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belton, 31 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 29 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Hood, 27 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 35 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 27 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Harker Heights, 27 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 32 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 30 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 27 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hewitt, 31 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Belton, 30 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 166 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 23 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 35 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austin, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waco, 34 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 431 Google reviews, the most in Gatesville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Killeen, 26 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 29 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temple, 28 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Copperas Cove, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom 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 174 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Centex CTi | 1.0★ (1) | In Gatesville |
| Extreme Spray Foam of Gatesville | 5.0★ (29) | In Gatesville |
| Fernandos Concrete | 5.0★ (4) | In Gatesville |
| G&R Remodels | 5.0★ (10) | In Gatesville |
| Gatesville Area Engineer and Maintenance Facility | 3.4★ (5) | In Gatesville |
| Gatesville Garage Door & Gates | 5.0★ (11) | In Gatesville |
| Gibbs Drywall and Painting | 5.0★ (35) | In Gatesville |
| Ginther Renovations | 5.0★ (6) | In Gatesville |
| Hometown Floors | 4.4★ (10) | In Gatesville |
| J L Construction Inc | 3.9★ (7) | In Gatesville |
| J5 Concrete Construction & Contracting | 5.0★ (29) | In Gatesville |
| Jaime Martinez Remodeling | 4.5★ (6) | In Gatesville |
| James Electrical Service LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Gatesville |
| JHL Construction | 3.8★ (12) | In Gatesville |
| Juan Ibarra Masonry | 5.0★ (7) | In Gatesville |
| MTZ remodeling | 5.0★ (6) | In Gatesville |
| Muegge Air - Gatesville | 4.7★ (203) | In Gatesville |
| Nolte’s Construction | 5.0★ (24) | In Gatesville |
| Pete's Remodeling and Repair LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Gatesville |
| Schuman's Heat & Air Inc | 4.9★ (47) | In Gatesville |
We scored 174 Gatesville 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 Gatesville 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 |