163 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rochester: Tarkka Homes Inc, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): HomeStyle Heating and Air LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 163.
Most-reviewed: Up North Scapes LLC, 124 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 163 ranked; ranked #12.
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163 Rochester home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 63 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 163 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tarkka Homes Inc | 59 | 4.9★ (48) | Hopkinton, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | New Style Homes | 59 | 3.9★ (82) | Rochester | Sat | — |
| 3 | HomeStyle Heating and Air LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (26) | Barrington, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Homestead Heating and Cooling, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (92) | Concord, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Wey Fremont House Restoration And Chimney Repair Services, NH 03044 | 56 | 4.4★ (16) | Chester, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Gardner Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | Rochester | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Bob Frizell General Contractor | 55 | 2.9★ (7) | Rochester | — | — |
| 8 | S - MEM Dryer Vent Cleaning Services Dover, NH | 55 | 4.7★ (6) | Dover, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Cornerstone Construction Management LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Gilford, 26 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | T C Construction & Home Improvement LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | Chester, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Modular home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 33 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 92 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dover, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilford, 26 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 32 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newmarket, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newmarket, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, the most in Rochester.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampstead, 30 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hopkinton, 29 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laconia, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sanford, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Modular home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Exeter, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Berlin, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Log home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lebanon, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kennebunk, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Biddeford, 19 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Berwick, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
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 163 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Assets | In Rochester | |
| Budel Construction Corporation | 4.0★ (4) | In Rochester |
| CDL Construct LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Donnelly Custom Homes | 3.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| FIRST LIGHT CUSTOM HOMES LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Greenier Builders Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Houle Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| John C. Kitner Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | In Rochester |
| JP BUILDERS CO LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Lessard Construction and Remodel | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| McCosker Builders | 4.6★ (10) | In Rochester |
| Michael Graf Architect + Builder | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| RM Remodel and Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| S.U.R. Construction, Inc. | In Rochester | |
| Salvo Construction High-Performance Building | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Sceptre Custom Homes Remodeling And Chimney Repair Services, NH | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Spruce Creek Homes LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Steadfast Homes LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Sudol Remodeling Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Thomas P. Gialousis LLC- Fine Woodworking & Carpentry | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
We scored 163 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 |