314 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake Wales: KB Home Orlando Design Studio, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 668 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Discount Custom Closets, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #9 of 314.
Most-reviewed: Southern Homes of Polk County. Inc, 462 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 314 ranked after KB Home Orlando Design Studio; ranked #5.
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314 Lake Wales home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 207 open Saturdays and 157 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 314 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KB Home Orlando Design Studio | 60 | 4.9★ (668) | Orlando, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Poinciana by Maronda Homes | 60 | 4.6★ (189) | Poinciana, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Lake Deer Estates by Maronda Homes | 60 | 5.0★ (69) | Poinciana, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Horse Creek at Crosswinds Townhomes by D.R. Horton | 60 | 5.0★ (114) | Four Corners, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Southern Homes of Polk County. Inc | 60 | 4.5★ (462) | Lakeland, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 6 | Poinciana New Homes by Holiday Builders | 60 | 4.9★ (79) | Poinciana, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Annabelle Estates by D.R. Horton | 59 | 5.0★ (28) | Lake Wales | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Villamar by D.R. Horton | 58 | 5.0★ (32) | Winter Haven, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Discount Custom Closets | 58 | 5.0★ (26) | Kissimmee, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 10 | Lennar at Peace Creek Reserve | 58 | 4.5★ (42) | Winter Haven, 5 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 review volume: 4.9★ from 668 Google reviews, the most in Lake Wales.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poinciana, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 189 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poinciana, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Four Corners, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 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.
Based in Lakeland, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 462 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poinciana, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Wales
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winter Haven, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kissimmee, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winter Haven, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 28 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winter Haven, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeland, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winter Haven, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winter Haven, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winter Haven, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 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.
Based in Kissimmee, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Poinciana, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Wales
Ranked #19 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 Four Corners, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kissimmee, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Four Corners, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Alfred, 17 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haines City, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Cloud, 26 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 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 314 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Axis Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Bezalel Construction & Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Brock Homes - Poinciana | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Domi Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| DRB Homes Lakeside at Satilla | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Florida Precast Concrete Steps | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Interior Building Specialties | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| JR Resin | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Lakeridge Estates Model Center by Southern Homes | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| LGI Homes - Peach Crossings | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| MHS BUILDS HOMES | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Mid Florida Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Precision Built Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 29 mi |
| Seasons at Shores of Lake Dell by Richmond American Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Southern Homes | 2.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Tangent Construction Services | 3.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Upland Homes, Inc. | 3.5★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Versan Property Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| Whispering Trails by Maronda Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Whitmore Builders, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Wales |
We scored 314 Lake Wales 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 Lake Wales 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 |