62/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, the most in New Glasgow.
- 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2685 Westville Rd, Westville Road, NS B2H 5C6
Best Home Builders in New Glasgow, NS (2026)
7 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in New Glasgow: Stones Superior Homes, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Son of a Builder Construction, 24 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 7 ranked after Stones Superior Homes; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 New Glasgow home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 7 rated businesses.
Top 7 home builders in New Glasgow at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Stones Superior Homes | 62 | 4.8★ (85) | New Glasgow | — | Overall |
| 2 | Alma Homes | 57 | 4.0★ (12) | New Glasgow | Sat | — |
| 3 | Harmony Grove Homes - Antigonish | 52 | 4.1★ (11) | Antigonish, 48 km away | Sat | — |
| 4 | JNM Homes | 52 | 5.0★ (5) | Fall River, 43 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Fatboy Homes | 51 | 4.6★ (9) | Courtenay, 26 km away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Son of a Builder Construction | 48 | 5.0★ (24) | Truro, 50 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Janes and Mortimer Construction Limited | 46 | 5.0★ (10) | Dartmouth, 39 km away | — | — |
The 7 best home builders in New Glasgow, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 Alma Homes
Based in New Glasgow
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
- 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2657 Westville Rd, Westville Road, NS B2H 5C6
Based in Antigonish, 48 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
- 4.1★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2730 Brierly Brook Rd Hwy 4, Antigonish, NS B2G 2K8
#4 JNM Homes
Based in Fall River, 43 km away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–8:30 PM · Thu 8:30 PM–12 AM · Fri 12 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
#5 Fatboy Homes
Based in Courtenay, 26 km away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Deck builder”.
- 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Truro, 50 km away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 14 Vernon St, Valley, NS B6L 4N2
Based in Dartmouth, 39 km away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
How we ranked New Glasgow home builders
We scored 7 New Glasgow 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 Glasgow 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 |
Home builders in New Glasgow: frequently asked questions
Who is the best home builder in New Glasgow?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in New Glasgow, NS is Stones Superior Homes with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews. Alma Homes (#2) and Harmony Grove Homes - Antigonish (#3) follow. We ranked 7 home builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many home builders are there in New Glasgow?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 home builders serving New Glasgow, NS. 2 of them are based in New Glasgow; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which home builders in New Glasgow work on weekends?
4 of 7 ranked home builders post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Alma Homes (#2), Harmony Grove Homes - Antigonish (#3) and JNM Homes (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do New Glasgow home builders have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated home builders in New Glasgow is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Stones Superior Homes has the most, 85 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do home builders outside New Glasgow count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the New Glasgow city centre, 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 New Glasgow
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 home builders serving New Glasgow.
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