646 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in South Gate: Ryan Homes at Cedar Hill Townhomes, CR Score 60/100; 4.5★ from 122 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Safari Charles, Associate Broker of HomeSmart, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 646.
Most-reviewed: Shipley's Grant, 253 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 646 ranked; ranked #2.
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646 South Gate home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 29 are open 24/7, 302 open Saturdays and 166 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 646 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ryan Homes at Cedar Hill Townhomes | 60 | 4.5★ (122) | Brooklyn Park, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Shipley's Grant | 59 | 4.3★ (253) | Ellicott City, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Two Rivers | 58 | 4.4★ (102) | Odenton, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Ryan Homes at Reservoir Square | 58 | 5.0★ (29) | Baltimore, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Safari Charles, Associate Broker of HomeSmart | 58 | 4.7★ (14) | Columbia, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | NVHomes at Two Rivers All Ages Single-Family Homes | 58 | 4.6★ (33) | Odenton, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Watershed by Pulte Homes | 58 | 4.2★ (58) | Laurel, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Enclave at Arundel Hills by Richmond American Homes | 57 | 5.0★ (14) | Glen Burnie, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Watson's Glen by Tri Pointe Homes | 57 | 4.4★ (21) | Severn, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Ameri-Star Homes | 57 | 4.7★ (57) | Glen Burnie, 3 mi away | — | — |
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: 4.5★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ellicott City, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Odenton, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbia, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Odenton, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Burnie, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Severn, 1 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Glen Burnie, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Annapolis, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 151 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pasadena, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McLean, 36 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Stevensville, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bowie, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Landover, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Annapolis, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Joppatowne, 26 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Adelphi, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 5 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 646 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beazer Homes The Cove at Sparrows Point Country Club | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Beazer Homes The Willows | 5.0★ (1) | In South Gate |
| Bozzuto Homes Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Classic Group Villas at Two Rivers | 3.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Columbia Builders, Inc. | 4.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Columbia Building Company, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| EE Chimney Inspection & Chimney Repair Services | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Enclave at Hines Farm - Williamsburg Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Evergreen Building Group | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| FULL FORCE HOME RENOVATION | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Greg Lauer Custom Builders LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| M&M Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Modu Tech | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Palmas Construction | 2.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Parker Wren LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Pilli Custom Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Port Capital by Lennar Homes | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Southern Design & Mechanical | 5.0★ (3) | In South Gate |
| Stone Castle Custom Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Sturbridge Homes | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
We scored 646 South Gate 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 South Gate 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 |