196 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lancaster: Longview Highlands by D.R. Horton, CR Score 57/100; 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jill Sayre, Epcon New Home Sales Consultant, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 196.
Most-reviewed: Linkhorn Home Inspections, 4,666 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 196 ranked; ranked #5.
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196 Lancaster home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 87 open Saturdays and 58 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 196 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Longview Highlands by D.R. Horton | 57 | 4.7★ (147) | Pickerington, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | The Summit at Wagnalls Run by D.R. Horton | 56 | 4.8★ (38) | Canal Winchester, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Lansdowne Farms by D.R. Horton | 56 | 4.9★ (39) | Canal Winchester, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Maplewood North by D.R. Horton | 55 | 5.0★ (26) | Reynoldsburg, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Linkhorn Home Inspections | 55 | 4.9★ (4,666) | Worthington, 35 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Donley Homes | 54 | 4.7★ (27) | Reynoldsburg, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Wayne Homes Newark Model Center | 54 | 4.1★ (62) | Columbus, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Green Valley Homes Inc | 54 | 4.4★ (69) | Logan, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Orchard Lakes by D.R. Horton | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Canal Winchester, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | The Reserve at Pickerington Ponds New Homes in Pickerington by Fischer Homes | 54 | 4.0★ (32) | Pickerington, 15 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: 4.7★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canal Winchester, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canal Winchester, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Reynoldsburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Worthington, 35 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 4,666 Google reviews, the most in Lancaster.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Reynoldsburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Columbus, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Logan, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canal Winchester, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Pickerington, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 38 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canal Winchester, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pataskala, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canal Winchester, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pickerington, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pickerington, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pickerington, 16 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pataskala, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grove City, 26 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pickerington, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Reynoldsburg, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pickerington, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Columbus, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 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 196 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AR Home Solutions Ohio | 5.0★ (8) | In Lancaster |
| Barnhart Fine Woodwork and Small Green Homes | In Lancaster | |
| Berger Building Services LLC | In Lancaster | |
| CapCity Contractors LLC | 4.0★ (3) | In Lancaster |
| D.G. Enterprises Inc | 4.3★ (11) | In Lancaster |
| Decksmith | In Lancaster | |
| Eversole Builders | 3.3★ (12) | In Lancaster |
| Good Ol' Boys Construction | In Lancaster | |
| Gorsuch Construction | 3.3★ (6) | In Lancaster |
| Lancaster Fence & Deck | 5.0★ (3) | In Lancaster |
| Lucky M Home Renovations | 5.0★ (26) | In Lancaster |
| MQS Structures - Lancaster | 4.7★ (50) | In Lancaster |
| Phoenix Construction and Design | 5.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| River Valley Restoration LLC | 4.7★ (144) | In Lancaster |
| Sheltons Complete Construction and Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| Stevens Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | In Lancaster |
| The Nicklaus Group LLC | 4.8★ (26) | In Lancaster |
| The Overlook by Arbor Homes | 3.0★ (2) | In Lancaster |
| The Overlook by Rockford Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Lancaster |
| Webb Home Remodeling | 1.0★ (2) | In Lancaster |
We scored 196 Lancaster 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 Lancaster 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 |