104 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Mercedes: Texas Heights, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Texas Prime Homes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 104.
Most-reviewed: Maderería y Ferretería Veracruz S.A. de C.V., 291 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 104 ranked; ranked #28.
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104 Mercedes home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 56 open Saturdays and 20 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 104 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Texas Heights | 85 | 5.0★ (31) | Weslaco, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Texas Prime Homes | 82 | 5.0★ (35) | Edinburg, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Alta RGV Construction LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (209) | Brownsville, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | elizondo construction and remodeling | 81 | 4.2★ (19) | Alton, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Villas on Freddy | 81 | 4.9★ (22) | McAllen, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Palm Harbor Homes - Donna | 80 | 4.1★ (106) | Donna, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | MY PLACE Mobile Homes | 80 | 4.8★ (170) | San Juan, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Stewart Coves | 79 | 4.4★ (13) | San Juan, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | CJE Construction LLC | 79 | 4.6★ (251) | Edinburg, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Affordable Homes of South Texas | 79 | 4.3★ (122) | McAllen, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brownsville, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 209 Google reviews, 209 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alton, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Donna, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Juan, 16 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 170 Google reviews, 170 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Juan, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 251 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mission, 28 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weslaco, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in McAllen, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 213 Google reviews, 213 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mercedes
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mission, 29 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harlingen, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Weslaco, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Feria, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Juan, 16 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in McAllen, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mission, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in McAllen, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Benito, 16 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 104 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 O SANDBLASTING & SERVICES | 4.5★ (14) | In Mercedes |
| 5 Star HVAC Distributor LLC | In Mercedes | |
| Avila's welding & Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Mercedes |
| Castle Custom Homes | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Classic Homes RGV | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| De La Luz Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| GPA general construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Mercedes |
| Haraway Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| J J Homebuilders | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Jgonzales Construction | In Mercedes | |
| JIV CONSTRUCTION | In Mercedes | |
| Maricela Rodriguez - Ariva Homes RGV | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Mercedes Builders | In Mercedes | |
| Midway Homes LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| RamAir Refrigeration & Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (12) | In Mercedes |
| RGV Ideal Homes Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Rovan Texas, LLC | 4.4★ (10) | In Mercedes |
| Stewart Coves | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Stonehard Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| VIELMA HOUSE LEVELING AND FOUNDATION REPAIRS | 1.0★ (1) | In Mercedes |
We scored 104 Mercedes 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 Mercedes 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 |