419 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Southgate: Windward by Neal Communities, CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Homes Floors Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 419.
Most-reviewed: IslandWalk at the West Villages by Divosta Homes, 161 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 419 ranked; ranked #4.
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419 Southgate home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 178 open Saturdays and 117 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 419 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Windward by Neal Communities | 87 | 4.8★ (88) | Sarasota, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Homes Floors Services LLC | 87 | 4.9★ (47) | Sarasota, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Talon Preserve on Palmer Ranch By DiVosta | 87 | 4.7★ (94) | Laurel, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | IslandWalk at the West Villages by Divosta Homes | 84 | 4.4★ (161) | North Port, 21 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Cresswind Lakewood Ranch | Kolter Homes | 84 | 4.2★ (127) | Bradenton, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Valencia Del Sol | 84 | 4.6★ (142) | Wimauma, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Zwiercan Homes, Inc. | 83 | 4.5★ (98) | North Port, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Sandhill Preserve on Palmer Ranch by DiVosta Homes | 83 | 4.5★ (27) | Sarasota, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Fuller Group Real Estate | Sarasota & Longboat Key Luxury Homes | 83 | 5.0★ (14) | Sarasota, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Trevesta by Pulte Homes | 83 | 4.4★ (78) | Palmetto, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.8★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wimauma, 32 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 27 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmetto, 18 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmetto, 18 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Longboat Key, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmetto, 17 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 2 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 2 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Remodeler”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bradenton, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Venice, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Venice, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Port, 26 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Port Charlotte, 29 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sarasota, 1 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Laurel, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sun City Center, 3 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Venice, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 419 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Builders of Southwest | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| AR Homes Sarasota Office (R.W. Wilson Homes, LLC) | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Breed Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Cali Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Camlin Home Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Coastal Construction & Remodeling | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Custom Coastal Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Dynan Construction Management Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| E & L Builders, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Edgewater Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| Gulf Coast Homes & Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Lange Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Lennar at Antigua at Wellen Park | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Pittman Construction Group | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Reel Vision Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| SRQ Kitchen And Bathroom Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Tamara Homes Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Transformers Building & Remodeling, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Westfield Custom Homes Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| WYATT HOMES, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
We scored 419 Southgate 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 Southgate 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 |