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Best Home Builders in Kinston, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Kinston: The Tingen Team, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Will Kuhn Homes LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 70.

  3. 36

    Most-reviewed: CRI Properties, Inc., 147 Google reviews at 3.0★, the most of 70 ranked; ranked #36.

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

70 Kinston home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 70 rated businesses.

Top 10 home builders in Kinston at a glance

Top 10 home builders in Kinston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1The Tingen Team625.0★ (114)Greenville, 25 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Butterfield by D.R. Horton604.7★ (27)KinstonSat · Sun—
3Red Door Homes of the Carolinas604.6★ (86)Winterville, 20 mi awaySat · Sun—
4Will Kuhn Homes LLC594.5★ (43)Greenville, 25 mi away24/7Emergencies
5Bayberry Park by D.R. Horton575.0★ (49)New Bern, 38 mi awaySat · Sun—
6West New Bern by D.R. Horton574.8★ (37)New Bern, 28 mi awaySat · Sun—
7D.R. Horton Eastern North Carolina Division Office574.9★ (80)Greenville, 25 mi away——
8Ty Gay Builders Inc565.0★ (18)Kinston——
9Ridgewood Farms by D.R. Horton564.6★ (22)Winterville, 23 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Madeline Farm by D.R. Horton564.7★ (45)New Bern, 36 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 70 best home builders in Kinston, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Kinston

    #1 The Tingen Team

    Based in Greenville, 25 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
    Address
    2625 Charles Blvd Suite 206, Greenville, NC 27858
    View profile for The Tingen Team(252) 321-6161

  2. #2 Butterfield by D.R. Horton

    Based in Kinston

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 1 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–6 PM
    Address
    1401 N Wilshire Ct, Kinston, NC 28504
    View profile for Butterfield by D.R. Horton(252) 477-7903

  3. #3 Red Door Homes of the Carolinas

    Based in Winterville, 20 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 10 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    5412 Reedy Branch Rd, Winterville, NC 28590
    View profile for Red Door Homes of the Carolinas(252) 899-3224

  4. #4 Will Kuhn Homes LLC

    Based in Greenville, 25 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 43 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2625 Charles Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858
    View profile for Will Kuhn Homes LLC(252) 321-5300

  5. #5 Bayberry Park by D.R. Horton

    Based in New Bern, 38 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 1 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–6 PM
    Address
    1007 Alizarin Ln, New Bern, NC 28562
    View profile for Bayberry Park by D.R. Horton(252) 590-4296

  6. #6 West New Bern by D.R. Horton

    Based in New Bern, 28 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 1 PM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1001 Chiles Dr, New Bern, NC 28562
    View profile for West New Bern by D.R. Horton(252) 477-7903

  8. #8 Ty Gay Builders Inc

    Based in Kinston

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    2880 Dobbs Farm Rd, Kinston, NC 28504
    View profile for Ty Gay Builders Inc(252) 522-3926

  9. #9 Ridgewood Farms by D.R. Horton

    Based in Winterville, 23 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 1 PM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3253 Ridgeland Dr, Winterville, NC 28590
    View profile for Ridgewood Farms by D.R. Horton(252) 477-7903

  10. #10 Madeline Farm by D.R. Horton

    Based in New Bern, 36 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 1 PM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    4004 Madeline Farm Blvd, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for Madeline Farm by D.R. Horton(252) 477-7903

  11. #11 Tyler - Home on the Lake by D.R. Horton

    Based in New Bern, 28 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 1 PM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    204 Lake Tyler Dr, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for Tyler - Home on the Lake by D.R. Horton(252) 477-7903

  12. #12 W.J. Smith Construction

    Based in Greenville, 25 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1035 Director Ct B, Greenville, NC 27858
    View profile for W.J. Smith Construction(252) 304-3012

  13. #13 JT Williams Building Group

    Based in Greenville, 25 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1290 E Arlington Blvd Suite 138, Greenville, NC 27858
    View profile for JT Williams Building Group(252) 714-5891

  14. #14 Carter Ridge by D.R. Horton

    Based in Greenville, 26 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 1 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–6 PM
    Address
    3200 Carr Dr, Greenville, NC 27834
    View profile for Carter Ridge by D.R. Horton(252) 477-7903

  15. #15 East Ridge by D.R. Horton

    Based in Ayden, 19 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed 1 PM–5 PM · Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri 1 PM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1233 Queensland Ln, Ayden, NC 28513
    View profile for East Ridge by D.R. Horton(252) 590-4296

  17. #17 Cherry Construction Co

    Based in Greenville, 24 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    2285 County Home Rd, Greenville, NC 27858
    View profile for Cherry Construction Co(252) 355-4793

  18. #18 Bedford Place by D.R. Horton

    Based in Wilson, 39 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–6 PM · Wed 1 PM–6 PM · Thu–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2211 Westwood Ave W, Wilson, NC 27893
    View profile for Bedford Place by D.R. Horton(252) 477-7903

  19. #19 Atlantic Construction, Inc.

    Based in Jacksonville, 35 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 114 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7 E Doris Ave, Jacksonville, NC 28540
    View profile for Atlantic Construction, Inc.(910) 938-9053

  20. #20 Modular Headquarters

    Based in Greenville, 23 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1600 Greenville Blvd SW, Greenville, NC 27834
    View profile for Modular Headquarters(252) 321-0116

  21. #21 McClay Custom Homes

    Based in New Bern, 32 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    315 Metcalf St, New Bern, NC 28562
    View profile for McClay Custom Homes(252) 675-3323

  22. #22 Marlin Build and Design Inc.

    Based in New Bern, 31 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun 12 PM–3 PM
    Address
    1624 Spencer Ave, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for Marlin Build and Design Inc.(252) 675-8921

  23. #23 Liberty Homes & Building, LLC

    Based in New Bern, 36 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3614 Old Cherry Point Rd, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for Liberty Homes & Building, LLC(252) 772-9868

  24. #24 Sasser Home Builders

    Based in Goldsboro, 27 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    166 Perkins Rd, Goldsboro, NC 27530
    View profile for Sasser Home Builders(919) 735-2807

  25. #25 Bruin Builders, LLC

    Based in New Bern, 32 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    113 Rhem St, New Bern, NC 28562
    View profile for Bruin Builders, LLC(252) 635-9940

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

home builders in Kinston, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Adams Homes | Fairfield Harbour493.8★ (4)38 mi
27JC Jackson Homes493.9★ (25)38 mi
28Unique Homes of Washington Inc495.0★ (4)35 mi
29Eastwood Homes at 1158 Place485.0★ (3)40 mi
30Modular Solutions, Inc.484.2★ (18)In Kinston
31John Cutler Builder, LLC484.5★ (8)33 mi
32Biggs Construction Inc.485.0★ (4)24 mi
33Adams Homes | Winterville Division484.0★ (4)23 mi
34Walker Station by Starlight Homes484.2★ (5)39 mi
35Cristo's Home Builders485.0★ (6)33 mi
36CRI Properties, Inc.483.0★ (147)35 mi
37Triton Homes485.0★ (5)22 mi
38Tab Premium Built Homes Inc.474.9★ (19)30 mi
39Scheper Custom Homes475.0★ (8)29 mi
40E & S Homes Construction475.0★ (10)21 mi
41Eco Modern Homes474.2★ (5)21 mi
42Fuentes Home Improvement - Home Renovation and Remodeling Contractor in Greenville, NC474.9★ (14)26 mi
43D E Dixon Construction Co473.8★ (4)29 mi
44Houseco Builders and Home Improvements475.0★ (4)27 mi
45Ashton Knox Custom Homes475.0★ (4)24 mi
46KCG Custom Home builders465.0★ (8)25 mi
47Quadrant Construction, Inc465.0★ (4)37 mi
48Caterpillar Fluid Transfer Solutions Inc.463.2★ (11)25 mi
49TONY'S REMODEL,REPAIR, & RESTORATION464.9★ (8)21 mi
50Hayward Contracting464.7★ (48)36 mi

Also serving Kinston

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 Kinston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Apex Air5.0★ (27)In Kinston
Barnhill Contracting Co4.8★ (12)In Kinston
Crawlspace Medic of ENC5.0★ (103)In Kinston
CRDN of Coastal North Carolina | Central & Tidewater Virginia4.3★ (39)In Kinston
Curtis & Curtis Inc4.4★ (14)In Kinston
Ed Phillips Heating AC & Plumbing4.5★ (31)In Kinston
Ernie Everett Site Prep & Demolition4.5★ (17)In Kinston
Ivey's Home and Garden4.7★ (37)In Kinston
J & J Mechanical, Inc.4.9★ (482)In Kinston
KRC-Kinston Refrigeration Co2.4★ (72)In Kinston
Limitless Gutters and Drainage4.9★ (131)In Kinston
LJ Electrical Company3.6★ (14)In Kinston
MasterBrand Cabinets - Kinston Operations Facility4.0★ (151)In Kinston
Premier Restoration Services4.8★ (27)In Kinston
Raving Renovations5.0★ (30)In Kinston
SERVPRO of Lenoir, Duplin & Jones Counties4.8★ (77)In Kinston
Stallings Plumbing, Heating & A/C, Inc.4.6★ (136)In Kinston
Sterling & Chevez Masonry, LLC4.0★ (16)In Kinston
Tarheel Metal Structures, Inc.3.0★ (17)In Kinston
United Refrigeration Inc4.9★ (15)In Kinston

How we ranked Kinston home builders

We scored 70 Kinston 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Kinston data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Home builders in Kinston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best home builder in Kinston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Kinston, NC is The Tingen Team with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Butterfield by D.R. Horton (#2) and Red Door Homes of the Carolinas (#3) follow. We ranked 70 home builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many home builders are there in Kinston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 70 home builders serving Kinston, NC. 3 of them are based in Kinston; 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 Kinston are open 24/7?

4 ranked home builders in Kinston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Will Kuhn Homes LLC (#4) and W.J. Smith Construction (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which home builders in Kinston work on weekends?

28 of 70 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 19 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Tingen Team (#1), Butterfield by D.R. Horton (#2) and Red Door Homes of the Carolinas (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Kinston home builders have?

The median Google rating among 70 rated home builders in Kinston is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. CRI Properties, Inc. has the most, 147 reviews, and ranks #36. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do home builders outside Kinston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Kinston 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 Kinston

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 70 home builders serving Kinston.

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