289 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in New Bedford: Long Built Homes, CR Score 59/100; 4.7★ from 97 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Walsh Brothers Builders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 289.
Most-reviewed: Bel Islands Home Improvement, LLC, 272 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 289 ranked; ranked #17.
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289 New Bedford home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 21 are open 24/7, 143 open Saturdays and 53 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 289 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Long Built Homes | 59 | 4.7★ (97) | New Bedford | — | Overall |
| 2 | Longfellow Design Build | 58 | 4.5★ (82) | East Falmouth, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Care Free Homes, Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (188) | Fairhaven, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | victor finish work | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Fall River, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Walsh Brothers Builders | 57 | 5.0★ (29) | Walpole, 39 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | BuildX - Your Building Experts | 57 | 5.0★ (30) | Carver, 21 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Redbrook | 57 | 4.2★ (50) | Plymouth, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Vision Construction & Design | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | Swansea, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Tigo Builders Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (25) | East Falmouth, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Broderick Building & Remodeling | 56 | 5.0★ (19) | East Falmouth, 17 mi away | Sat | — |
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 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Falmouth, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fairhaven, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 188 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fall River, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walpole, 39 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carver, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swansea, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Falmouth, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Falmouth, 17 mi away
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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Bedford
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockland, 35 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Acushnet, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dighton, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hyannis, 32 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marstons Mills, 26 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews, the most in New Bedford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barnstable, 34 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 30 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Braintree, 40 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coventry, 34 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 142 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 32 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattapoisett, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middleborough, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Providence, 31 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
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 289 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acushnet Heating & Air Conditioning Systems | 5.0★ (3) | In New Bedford |
| Allaround Quality Carpentry and Construction | In New Bedford | |
| Ben D. Gonzalez Carpentry & Building | 5.0★ (1) | In New Bedford |
| Brightman Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (10) | In New Bedford |
| Custom Closet Geeks | 4.6★ (28) | In New Bedford |
| Figueiredo Carpenter & Custom Builder | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Jacques Custom Home Improvement, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| James E Frost Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | In New Bedford |
| Keane Construction | In New Bedford | |
| Lopez Brothers Home Improvement | 5.0★ (1) | In New Bedford |
| Mourao's Construction | In New Bedford | |
| Nailed It! Home Repair | In New Bedford | |
| Pano's Home Pros | 5.0★ (14) | In New Bedford |
| Pimental Contractors, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In New Bedford |
| Precision Window & Kitchen | 4.0★ (56) | In New Bedford |
| RSG Construction Inc | In New Bedford | |
| SM Squared Home Improvements | 3.0★ (1) | In New Bedford |
| Success Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Vaz Construction Inc. | 4.2★ (70) | In New Bedford |
| zussy brothers | In New Bedford |
We scored 289 New Bedford 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 New Bedford 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 |