88/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Home Builders in Tempe, AZ (2026)
483 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Tempe: Desert Pine Contracting, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Phx Air Dept., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 483.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Meritage Homes, 1,488 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 483 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
483 Tempe home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 247 open Saturdays and 194 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 483 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Home builders in Phoenix ranking. See Home builders in Phoenix
Top 10 home builders in Tempe at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Pine Contracting | 88 | 5.0★ (67) | Apache Junction, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Meritage Homes | 87 | 4.6★ (1,488) | Scottsdale, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | Phx Air Dept. | 86 | 4.9★ (252) | Tempe | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Quail Ranch by D.R. Horton | 84 | 5.0★ (188) | San Tan Valley, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Aloravita by D.R. Horton | 83 | 5.0★ (108) | Peoria, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Radiance at Superstition Vistas by D.R. Horton | 83 | 4.8★ (111) | Apache Junction, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Prospector Homes Remodeling (LLC) | 83 | 4.8★ (55) | Gilbert, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Magma Ranch Vistas by D.R. Horton | 82 | 5.0★ (115) | Florence, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Azure Paradise Valley | Shea Homes | 81 | 4.6★ (34) | Paradise Valley, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Tera's Masonry LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (46) | Phoenix, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 483 best home builders in Tempe, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Scottsdale, 17 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 1,488 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,488).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 1,488 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 18655 N Claret Dr, Scottsdale, AZ 85255
Based in Tempe
86/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 252 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2130 E 5th St, Tempe, AZ 85288
Based in San Tan Valley, 28 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 12 PM–6 PM · Tue–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 5686 Azara Dr, San Tan Valley, AZ 85140
Based in Peoria, 28 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 12 PM–6 PM · Tue–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 6794 W Spur Dr, Peoria, AZ 85383
Based in Apache Junction, 20 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 111 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 12 PM–6 PM · Tue–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 9648 S Caballo Dr, Apache Junction, AZ 85120
Based in Gilbert, 10 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 55 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2025 E Cortez Dr, Gilbert, AZ 85234
Based in Florence, 33 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 12 PM–5:30 PM · Tue–Sun 10 AM–5:30 PM
- Address
- 12638 E Agave Ln, Florence, AZ 85132
Based in Paradise Valley, 9 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews
- Address
- 6800 N Palmeraie Blvd, Paradise Valley, AZ 85253
Based in Phoenix, 7 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3307 E Garfield St, Phoenix, AZ 85008
Based in Paradise Valley, 17 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Fountain Hills, 16 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 10 AM–5:30 PM · Wed 1 PM–5:30 PM · Thu–Sun 10 AM–5:30 PM
- Address
- 14218 Harmony Ln, Fountain Hills, AZ 85268
Based in Surprise, 37 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 2 PM–5:30 PM · Tue–Sun 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Address
- 23927 179th Dr, Surprise, AZ 85387
Based in Coolidge, 36 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 2:30 PM–5:30 PM · Tue–Sun 9:30 AM–5:30 PM
- Address
- 1173 N Manana Ln, Coolidge, AZ 85128
Based in Alhambra, 13 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#16 Pulte Homes
Based in Tempe
80/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews
- Address
- 1230 Washington St, Tempe, AZ 85281
Based in Queen Creek, 20 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews
- Address
- 24579 S 199th Pl, Queen Creek, AZ 85142
Based in Maricopa, 26 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 12 PM–6 PM · Tue–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 17690 N Piccolo Cir, Maricopa, AZ 85138
Based in Phoenix, 20 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 65 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 11 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 705 E Covey Ln, Phoenix, AZ 85024
Based in Tempe
79/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 8425 S Emerald Dr STE 105, Tempe, AZ 85284
Based in Goodyear, 32 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 10 AM–6 PM · Fri 1 PM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 18618 W Cathedral Rock Dr, Goodyear, AZ 85338
Based in Scottsdale, 6 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 7150 E Camelback Rd Suite 107, Scottsdale, AZ 85251
#23 Newport Homes
Based in Mesa, 14 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 12 AM–5 PM · Tue–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 6859 E Rembrandt Ave STE 115, Mesa, AZ 85212
Based in Scottsdale, 15 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 356 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 356 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 16460 N 91st St, Scottsdale, AZ 85260
Based in Buckeye, 35 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 20818 W Pasadena Ave, Buckeye, AZ 85396
How we ranked Tempe home builders
We scored 483 Tempe 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 Tempe 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 |
Home builders in Tempe: frequently asked questions
Who is the best home builder in Tempe?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Tempe, AZ is Desert Pine Contracting with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Meritage Homes (#2) and Phx Air Dept. (#3) follow. We ranked 483 home builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many home builders are there in Tempe?
ContractorsRanked ranks 483 home builders serving Tempe, AZ. 3 of them are based in Tempe; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which home builders in Tempe are open 24/7?
15 ranked home builders in Tempe post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Desert Pine Contracting (#1), Phx Air Dept. (#3) and Prospector Homes Remodeling (LLC) (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which home builders in Tempe work on weekends?
247 of 483 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 194 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Desert Pine Contracting (#1), Meritage Homes (#2) and Phx Air Dept. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Tempe home builders have?
The median Google rating among 483 rated home builders in Tempe is 4.6★, with a median of 12 reviews. Meritage Homes has the most, 1,488 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do home builders outside Tempe count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Tempe city center, 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 Tempe
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 483 home builders serving Tempe.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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