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Best Home Builders in Lexington, KY (2026)

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The short answer

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    Best overall in Lexington: Ashford Oaks, CR Score 85/100; 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: James Monroe Homes, 108 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 91 ranked; ranked #3.

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

91 Lexington home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 36 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 91 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Home builders in Lexington-Fayette ranking. See Home builders in Lexington-Fayette

Top 10 home builders in Lexington at a glance

Top 10 home builders in Lexington at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ashford Oaks854.8★ (13)Lexington—Overall
2Portrait Homes845.0★ (8)Lexington-Fayette, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3James Monroe Homes834.7★ (108)Lexington—Most reviews
4Burley Ridge834.1★ (31)Nicholasville, 11 mi away——
5Cornerstone Homes834.0★ (8)LexingtonSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Carriage Place By D.R. Horton825.0★ (19)Richmond, 22 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Padgett Construction, Inc.824.3★ (6)Lexington——
8X Kitchen & Bath825.0★ (65)Nicholasville, 10 mi away——
9Eastgate by James Monroe Homes824.9★ (7)Nicholasville, 9 mi awaySat · Sun—
10J-IV Contracting LLC825.0★ (19)Danville, 10 mi awaySat—

The 91 best home builders in Lexington, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lexington

    #1 Ashford Oaks

    Based in Lexington

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews
    Address
    3314 Feliciana Ln, Lexington, KY 40509
    View profile for Ashford Oaks(859) 293-1989

  2. #2 Portrait Homes

    Based in Lexington-Fayette, 3 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Portrait Homes(859) 550-1642

  3. #3 James Monroe Homes

    Based in Lexington

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2250 Thunderstick Dr UNIT 1206, Lexington, KY 40505
    View profile for James Monroe Homes(859) 629-2962

  4. #4 Burley Ridge

    Based in Nicholasville, 11 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews
    Address
    2548-2584 Sulphur Well Pike, Nicholasville, KY 40356
    View profile for Burley Ridge(859) 263-7681

  5. #5 Cornerstone Homes

    Based in Lexington

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 9 AM–9 PM
    Address
    1050 Monarch St Suite 300B, Lexington, KY 40513
    View profile for Cornerstone Homes(859) 397-7457

  6. #6 Carriage Place By D.R. Horton

    Based in Richmond, 22 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 11 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1001 Carriage Place Dr, Richmond, KY 40475
    View profile for Carriage Place By D.R. Horton(859) 328-1894

  8. #8 X Kitchen & Bath

    Based in Nicholasville, 10 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, 65 Google reviews.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
    Address
    117 John C Watts Dr, Nicholasville, KY 40356
    View profile for X Kitchen & Bath(859) 740-2097

  10. #10 J-IV Contracting LLC

    Based in Danville, 10 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for J-IV Contracting LLC(859) 612-8321

  11. #11 Creative Homebuilders

    Based in Lexington-Fayette, 7 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    View profile for Creative Homebuilders(859) 229-8052

  12. #12 Handy Manny's LLC

    Based in Lexington

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, 40 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 2:30 PM–8 PM
    Address
    1040 Monarch St Unit 327, Lexington, KY 40513
    View profile for Handy Manny's LLC(859) 551-5302

  13. #13 Building The Bluegrass

    Based in Lexington

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, 82 Google reviews.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat closed · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    3320 Clays Mill Rd STE 212, Lexington, KY 40503
    View profile for Building The Bluegrass(859) 201-2101

  15. #15 Bluegrass Fine Homes

    Based in Lexington

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    2208 Terranova Ct, Lexington, KY 40513
    View profile for Bluegrass Fine Homes(859) 223-7894

  16. #16 New Haven Homes, LLC.

    Based in Georgetown, 17 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    124 Coachman Pl, Georgetown, KY 40324
    View profile for New Haven Homes, LLC.(859) 537-6875

  18. #18 Homesavers

    Based in Lexington

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
    View profile for Homesavers(859) 321-6638

  19. #19 Whitis Contracting LLC

    Based in Danville, 22 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    45 Pine Crest Rd, Lancaster, KY 40444
    View profile for Whitis Contracting LLC(606) 669-2039

  20. #20 Oxford Reserve by D.R. Horton

    Based in Georgetown, 17 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 10 AM–6 PM · Thu–Fri closed · Sat–Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    174 Whitley Wy, Georgetown, KY 40324
    View profile for Oxford Reserve by D.R. Horton(859) 328-1894

  23. #23 Taylor Homes

    Based in Georgetown, 16 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 12 PM–6 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 12 PM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    105 Finley Dr Suite B, Georgetown, KY 40324
    View profile for Taylor Homes(859) 397-5122

  24. #24 Jimmy Nash Homes

    Based in Lexington

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    276 Blue Sky Pkwy, Lexington, KY 40509
    View profile for Jimmy Nash Homes(859) 229-1576

  25. #25 Bethel Pointe

    Based in Wilmore, 14 mi away

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    100 Academy Dr, Wilmore, KY 40390
    View profile for Bethel Pointe(859) 825-8563

How we ranked Lexington home builders

We scored 91 Lexington 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lexington data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Home builders in Lexington: frequently asked questions

Who is the best home builder in Lexington?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Lexington, KY is Ashford Oaks with a CR Score of 85/100. It has 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews. Portrait Homes (#2) and James Monroe Homes (#3) follow. We ranked 91 home builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many home builders are there in Lexington?

ContractorsRanked ranks 91 home builders serving Lexington, KY. 11 of them are based in Lexington; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which home builders in Lexington are open 24/7?

1 ranked home builder in Lexington posts 24/7 hours. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which home builders in Lexington work on weekends?

36 of 91 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 16 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Portrait Homes (#2), Cornerstone Homes (#5) and Carriage Place By D.R. Horton (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Lexington home builders have?

The median Google rating among 91 rated home builders in Lexington is 4.7★, with a median of 8 reviews. James Monroe Homes has the most, 108 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do home builders outside Lexington count in this ranking?

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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 91 home builders serving Lexington.

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