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Best Home Builders in Winston-Salem, NC (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Winston-Salem: Southern Homes Heating & Air, LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 348 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 33

    Most-reviewed: Clayton Homes, 152 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 158 ranked after Southern Homes Heating & Air, LLC; ranked #33.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

158 Winston-Salem home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 57 open Saturdays and 33 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 158 rated businesses.

Top 10 home builders in Winston-Salem at a glance

Top 10 home builders in Winston-Salem at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Southern Homes Heating & Air, LLC605.0★ (348)Stokesdale, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Keystone Homes - Wyngate Villages584.6★ (30)Winston-Salem——
3America's Home Place - Greensboro, NC584.7★ (124)Greensboro, 21 mi awaySat—
4Contractor Kev585.0★ (39)Winston-Salem——
5LGI Homes - Applewood575.0★ (22)King, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Keith Smith Construction, LLC574.9★ (67)Kernersville, 10 mi away——
7LGS Home Builders, LLC574.2★ (50)Winston-SalemSat—
8Schumacher Homes of Greensboro/Winston, NC564.2★ (142)Greensboro, 18 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Stag Construction565.0★ (137)Oak Ridge, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Isenhour Homes563.7★ (31)Winston-Salem——

The 158 best home builders in Winston-Salem, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  3. #3 America's Home Place - Greensboro, NC

    Based in Greensboro, 21 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 124 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2604 Horse Pen Creek Rd C, Greensboro, NC 27410
    View profile for America's Home Place - Greensboro, NC(336) 553-0860

  4. #4 Contractor Kev

    Based in Winston-Salem

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 S Stratford Rd Building C Suite 200, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Contractor Kev(336) 310-6729

  5. #5 LGI Homes - Applewood

    Based in King, 14 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sun 10:30 AM–7 PM
    Address
    113 Applewood Wy, King, NC 27021
    View profile for LGI Homes - Applewood(888) 414-7557

  6. #6 Keith Smith Construction, LLC

    Based in Kernersville, 10 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    725 E Mountain St, Kernersville, NC 27284
    View profile for Keith Smith Construction, LLC(336) 362-7469

  7. #7 LGS Home Builders, LLC

    Based in Winston-Salem

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Modular home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3995 N Patterson Ave, Winston-Salem, NC 27105
    View profile for LGS Home Builders, LLC(336) 518-0076

  8. #8 Schumacher Homes of Greensboro/Winston, NC

    Based in Greensboro, 18 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 142 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 9 AM–6 PM · Tue 10 AM–8 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 10 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6349 Burnt Poplar Rd, Greensboro, NC 27409
    View profile for Schumacher Homes of Greensboro/Winston, NC(336) 776-5329

  9. #9 Stag Construction

    Based in Oak Ridge, 13 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    Address
    5726 Pepper Rd, Oak Ridge, NC 27310
    View profile for Stag Construction(336) 781-6314

  10. #10 Isenhour Homes

    Based in Winston-Salem

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 31 Google reviews
    Address
    3411 Healy Dr # A, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Isenhour Homes(336) 659-8211

  11. #11 Build On Your Lot by True Homes

    Based in Winston-Salem

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–6 PM
    Address
    2321 Old Salisbury Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
    View profile for Build On Your Lot by True Homes(336) 916-7155

  12. #12 Murray Heights by True Homes

    Based in Winston-Salem

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–6 PM
    Address
    4804 Murray Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
    View profile for Murray Heights by True Homes(336) 502-5327

  14. #14 Edinborough by D.R. Horton

    Based in Gibsonville, 39 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    502 Leven Dr, Gibsonville, NC 27249
    View profile for Edinborough by D.R. Horton(336) 438-8847

  15. #15 LGI Homes - Petticoat Junction

    Based in Winston-Salem

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 11 AM–7 PM · Wed–Sat 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sun 10:30 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1078 Russell Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27127
    View profile for LGI Homes - Petticoat Junction(866) 738-4702

  17. #17 River Rock by True Homes

    Based in Winston-Salem

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–6 PM
    Address
    2623 Wood Valley Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
    View profile for River Rock by True Homes(336) 916-1124

  18. #18 Hanes Lake by Mungo Homes

    Based in Winston-Salem

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 10 AM–5 PM · Wed 1 PM–5 PM · Thu–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    2815 Spicewood Dr, Winston-Salem, NC 27106
    View profile for Hanes Lake by Mungo Homes(336) 932-8639

  19. #19 Topsider Homes

    Based in Clemmons, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–9 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3710 Dillon Industrial Dr, Clemmons, NC 27012
    View profile for Topsider Homes(336) 766-9300

  20. #20 True Homes Design Studio - Triad

    Based in Kernersville, 10 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–6 PM
    Address
    121 Shields Park Dr, Kernersville, NC 27284
    View profile for True Homes Design Studio - Triad(336) 992-2477

  21. #21 Sia Seyon Homes

    Based in Winston-Salem

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    611 N Peace Haven Rd, Winston-Salem, NC 27104
    View profile for Sia Seyon Homes(470) 332-2388

  23. #23 Ardmore Townhomes by True Homes

    Based in Winston-Salem

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 12 PM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–6 PM
    Address
    1441 Ebert St, Winston-Salem, NC 27103
    View profile for Ardmore Townhomes by True Homes(336) 920-8213

  24. #24 Owen's Ridge by D.R. Horton

    Based in Lexington, 20 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    301 Owens Rdg Wy, Lexington, NC 27292
    View profile for Owen's Ridge by D.R. Horton(336) 490-2434

  25. #25 Northwest Meadows by Keystone Homes

    Based in Stokesdale, 18 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 11 AM–6 PM · Wed–Thu closed · Fri–Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–6 PM
    Address
    8015 NW Meadows Dr, Stokesdale, NC 27357
    View profile for Northwest Meadows by Keystone Homes(336) 500-1638

Home builders ranked #26 to #50

#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 158 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.

home builders in Winston-Salem, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Salem Springs by D.R. Horton America's Builder542.4★ (5)In Winston-Salem
27Country Club Village - Smith Douglas544.7★ (29)30 mi
28Fine Line Homes544.9★ (7)5 mi
29Royal Homes Cottesmore544.1★ (22)15 mi
30Colly Farm by D.R. Horton544.8★ (12)22 mi
31James Alexander Homes545.0★ (12)3 mi
32Antonio Construction LLC544.8★ (101)29 mi
33Clayton Homes544.6★ (152)23 mi
34Bellawood Subdivision544.4★ (19)20 mi
35Vanguard concrete creations545.0★ (3)In Winston-Salem
36Silverpoint Homes544.5★ (74)35 mi
37Magnolia Park by Arden Homes544.7★ (6)9 mi
38Arden Homes533.5★ (38)In Winston-Salem
39Sagamore Homes NC, Inc.534.1★ (13)In Winston-Salem
40North Carolina Custom Modulars534.3★ (110)38 mi
41Third Generation Homes LLC535.0★ (15)9 mi
42Caleb's Creek by D.R. Horton America's Builder535.0★ (5)9 mi
43T&T Builders of NC534.1★ (9)12 mi
44Gotta Love That Handyman534.6★ (74)In Winston-Salem
45Loyd & Sons Renovations Inc.535.0★ (16)14 mi
46Waterford Glen533.8★ (5)11 mi
47Ridge Pointe by D.R. Horton534.5★ (8)20 mi
48Home Builders Association of Winston-Salem535.0★ (7)In Winston-Salem
49Granville Homes, LLC534.5★ (34)18 mi
50DHIM Construction LLC535.0★ (27)36 mi

Also serving Winston-Salem

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.

Unranked home builders serving Winston-Salem
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
BE Enterprises, Inc.In Winston-Salem
Century Homes and Renovations Inc.5.0★ (2)In Winston-Salem
Chamberlain Place5.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
David Smith ConstructionIn Winston-Salem
Fiddlers Landing by D.R. Horton3.0★ (2)In Winston-Salem
JWR Building Company, Inc.In Winston-Salem
Landmark Builders3.7★ (15)In Winston-Salem
LMI Builders, IncIn Winston-Salem
Mc Nair Construction Co Inc5.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
Millhaven Landing5.0★ (2)In Winston-Salem
Rehab BuildersIn Winston-Salem
RL Blackburn Pro Home Services3.0★ (2)In Winston-Salem
Ron Williams Building Co5.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
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Skyline Metal StructuresIn Winston-Salem
Sweet Home Builders Inc5.0★ (2)In Winston-Salem
Swift Construction, LLC5.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
V. Salem Development Corporation1.0★ (3)In Winston-Salem
Westminster Homes1.0★ (1)In Winston-Salem
Wilson-Covington Construction Company4.5★ (13)In Winston-Salem

How we ranked Winston-Salem home builders

We scored 158 Winston-Salem 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Winston-Salem data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Home builders in Winston-Salem: frequently asked questions

Who is the best home builder in Winston-Salem?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Winston-Salem, NC is Southern Homes Heating & Air, LLC with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 5.0★ from 348 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Keystone Homes - Wyngate Villages (#2) and America's Home Place - Greensboro, NC (#3) follow. We ranked 158 home builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many home builders are there in Winston-Salem?

ContractorsRanked ranks 158 home builders serving Winston-Salem, NC. 18 of them are based in Winston-Salem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which home builders in Winston-Salem are open 24/7?

3 ranked home builders in Winston-Salem post 24/7 hours. Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which home builders in Winston-Salem work on weekends?

57 of 158 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 33 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Southern Homes Heating & Air, LLC (#1), America's Home Place - Greensboro, NC (#3) and LGI Homes - Applewood (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Winston-Salem home builders have?

The median Google rating among 158 rated home builders in Winston-Salem is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Southern Homes Heating & Air, LLC has the most, 348 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do home builders outside Winston-Salem count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Winston-Salem 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 Winston-Salem

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 158 home builders serving Winston-Salem.

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