42 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Malvern: Homestar Solutions, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dillon Homes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.
Most-reviewed: Ozark Tiny House Outlet, 120 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 42 ranked after Homestar Solutions; ranked #18.
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42 Malvern home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 42 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Homestar Solutions | 88 | 4.9★ (166) | Hot Springs Village, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dillon Homes | 85 | 4.8★ (46) | Little Rock, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Richard Harp Homes | 80 | 4.6★ (9) | Little Rock, 34 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Homestar Solutions Roofing and Bathrooms | 79 | 5.0★ (22) | Little Rock, 39 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Country Comfort Homes | 79 | 4.4★ (58) | Hot Springs National Park, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Renaissance Homes | 79 | 4.9★ (62) | Hot Springs Village, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | FM_RJH Chimney Cleaning & Chimney Repairs | 77 | 4.1★ (7) | Benton, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Homes By Ibarra | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Benton, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | E&R Drywall Inc. | 75 | 4.2★ (5) | Hot Springs, 18 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Rye Custom Homes, Design, & General Contractor | 74 | 5.0★ (21) | Benton, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 166 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (166).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 36 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 34 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 39 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs National Park, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs Village, 18 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 32 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs, 18 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 35 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East End, 32 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malvern
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Modular home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malvern
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bryant, 27 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Malvern
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs Village, 22 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bryant, 28 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 120 Google reviews, 120 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 34 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, 37 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs Village, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 19 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 28 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, 53 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bryant, 27 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Rock, 35 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, 36 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hot Springs, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
We scored 42 Malvern 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 Malvern 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 |