140 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kelso: Evergreen Homes NW, CR Score 81/100; 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): KC Remodeling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 140.
Most-reviewed: High Performance Homes, 1,051 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 140 ranked; ranked #31.
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140 Kelso home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 140 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evergreen Homes NW | 81 | 4.7★ (50) | Ridgefield, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Lennar at Mt Solo | 80 | 4.2★ (11) | Longview, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Generation Homes Northwest | 79 | 4.7★ (86) | Vancouver, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | ML Framing LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (61) | Vancouver, 32 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | KC Remodeling | 78 | 4.9★ (104) | Vancouver, 38 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Adair Homes - Woodland, Washington | 78 | 4.7★ (47) | Woodland, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Saddle Club Estates by D.R. Horton | 78 | 4.8★ (32) | Vancouver, 36 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Alder & Ash | 78 | 4.8★ (6) | Woodland, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | LGI Homes - Beverly | 78 | 4.9★ (11) | Battle Ground, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Ramble Creek by Holt Homes | 77 | 4.4★ (28) | Vancouver, 30 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 trade focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longview, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 36 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 32 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 38 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 36 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Woodland, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Ground, 31 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 30 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 36 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgefield, 26 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vancouver, 37 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Ground, 33 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Battle Ground, 30 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gladstone, 37 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ridgefield, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Ground, 32 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Modular home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hillsboro, 38 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longview, 1 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Ground, 30 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Five Corners, 35 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Battle Ground, 29 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 140 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 & J Fencing Inc | 4.8★ (61) | In Kelso |
| AEM Plumbing LLC | 4.8★ (44) | In Kelso |
| Brynion Excavation | Best Excavation and Land Clearing in Vancouver, WA | 5.0★ (8) | In Kelso |
| Carlson's Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.4★ (73) | In Kelso |
| Chilson Electric, Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 4.4★ (7) | In Kelso |
| CPI Electric, LLC | 4.8★ (16) | In Kelso |
| GO Structure | 5.0★ (4) | In Kelso |
| Iron Build Construction LLC | 5.0★ (28) | In Kelso |
| Iron Spade Construction & Welding LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Kelso |
| James Hurula Construction | 4.9★ (34) | In Kelso |
| Mark Hernon Floor Covering & Installation | 5.0★ (8) | In Kelso |
| Martinez Custom Painting | 5.0★ (3) | In Kelso |
| Mathers Custom Shower and Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Kelso |
| NW Revival Painting & Construction LLC | 5.0★ (13) | In Kelso |
| PNW Tub & Shower Restoration | 5.0★ (14) | In Kelso |
| Rawhide Electric Services | 4.7★ (203) | In Kelso |
| Ryder Garage Doors | 5.0★ (24) | In Kelso |
| Service Patriots | 4.3★ (123) | In Kelso |
| Superior Welding and Fabrication, LLC | 4.4★ (7) | In Kelso |
| Woodfloor Masters Inc | 5.0★ (18) | In Kelso |
We scored 140 Kelso 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 Kelso 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 |