411 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Wake Forest: Davidson Homes - Raleigh Division, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 152 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Chapman's Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 411.
Most-reviewed: Lamar Homes Roofing, 162 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 411 ranked; ranked #27.
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411 Wake Forest home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 174 open Saturdays and 134 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 411 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Davidson Homes - Raleigh Division | 61 | 4.9★ (152) | Cary, 18 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Stanley Martin Homes at Retreat at Renaissance | 61 | 4.9★ (49) | Wake Forest | — | — |
| 3 | Prestleigh by D.R. Horton | 60 | 4.9★ (31) | Wake Forest | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | KB Home Raleigh Design Studio | 60 | 4.7★ (97) | Morrisville, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Ken Harvey Homes | 60 | 4.7★ (23) | Wake Forest | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Chapman's Construction | 59 | 4.8★ (141) | Wake Forest | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Lennar at Rosedale | 59 | 4.5★ (22) | Wake Forest | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Traditions at Wake Forest | 59 | 4.6★ (21) | Wake Forest | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Grand Oak Homes | 59 | 4.6★ (83) | Wake Forest | — | — |
| 10 | Eastwood Homes at Retreat at Green Haven | 58 | 4.9★ (15) | Wake Forest | Sat · Sun | — |
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 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morrisville, 20 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 141 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wendell, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #17 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 Raleigh, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Raleigh, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wendell, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wendell, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clayton, 22 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Knightdale, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wake Forest
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 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 411 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ARHomes - Monterey Bay Raleigh Model | 1.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Bright Ridge Construction | 5.0★ (16) | In Wake Forest |
| Cade General Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | In Wake Forest |
| Eastwood Homes at Enclave at Traditions Townhomes | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Focus Design Builders, LLC | 4.2★ (5) | In Wake Forest |
| Heritage Landing by Pulte Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| KUSAN CONSTRUCTION COMPANY | 5.0★ (2) | In Wake Forest |
| Lefrancois Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | In Wake Forest |
| Lennar at Austin Creek | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| NC High-End Builders LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Wake Forest |
| Oak & Stone Custom Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Pineview Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Wake Forest |
| Reliant Home Contractors | 5.0★ (10) | In Wake Forest |
| Ryan Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Select Homes, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Wake Forest |
| Southbound Builders LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Wake Forest |
| Steven Hayes Builder Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Tarheel Home Solutions | 5.0★ (5) | In Wake Forest |
| Toll Brothers at Holding Village | 3.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Wilson Parker Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
We scored 411 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest 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 |