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General contractors in Charlotte

The 10 general contractors from Google's results for Charlotte, North Carolina, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Single-room renovation
$17,000 – $51,500strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$86,000 – $301,000typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$129 – $340per sq ft
Charlotte vs US
-14%well below the US median

Licensing in North Carolina. North Carolina licenses general contractors through the NC Licensing Board for General Contractors for larger projects.

Number 1: Fineline Construction

5.0(21)out of 5, from 21 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

Fineline Construction remodels homes around Charlotte, Lake Norman and Fort Mill. Its work includes home additions, basement finishing, kitchen and bath remodels and whole-home renovations, along with outdoor living projects such as screened porches.

(704) 332-1747 1409 East Blvd Suite 2-D, Charlotte, NC 28203

Number 2: Danforth Construction Group

5.0(14)out of 5, from 14 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

Danforth Construction Group is a Charlotte commercial construction company working across the Carolinas. It builds restaurants, office renovations, tenant upfits, commercial interiors, metal buildings and industrial flex facilities, and also offers negotiated construction services.

(877) 988-1055 2023 N Davidson St, Charlotte, NC 28205

Number 3: We Build

5.0(9)out of 5, from 9 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

Charlotte-based We Build handles commercial construction across North and South Carolina, including Fort Mill, Lake Norman and South Charlotte. Its work covers ground-up commercial buildings, commercial upfits, medical and office buildouts, healthcare construction and roof coatings.

(980) 471-0427 14330 S Lakes Dr, Charlotte, NC 28273

Number 4: Canelli Construction

4.9(25)out of 5, from 25 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

Canelli Construction is a Charlotte home builder offering custom home designs along with residential and commercial construction. The company also builds accessory dwelling units and takes on other building projects in the Charlotte area.

(980) 949-8800 4208 South Blvd a, Charlotte, NC 28209

Number 5: McFarland Construction

4.8(5)out of 5, from 5 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

McFarland Construction is a general contractor based in Charlotte, North Carolina.

(980) 949-6226 7140 Forest Point Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28217

Number 6: Magnolia Construction

4.5(8)out of 5, from 8 reviewson GoogleWinston-Salem, NC

Magnolia Construction is a general contractor and design-build firm in Winston-Salem, North Carolina.

(336) 724-7202 514 S Stratford Rd #140, Winston-Salem, NC 27103

Number 7: Nance GC

4.6(22)out of 5, from 22 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

Nance Construction takes on commercial and residential construction throughout the Charlotte metro area. Much of its commercial work involves building out new tenant spaces and renovating existing facilities, and it handles residential projects as well.

(704) 910-5613 1901 Associates Ln Ste m, Charlotte, NC 28217

Number 8: Hopedale Builders

4.6(28)out of 5, from 28 reviewson GoogleCharlotte, NC

Hopedale Builders remodels bathrooms in South Charlotte, from guest half baths and kids' bathrooms to primary suites, with custom cabinets and counters. The firm also takes on general contracting projects and builds accessory dwelling units.

(704) 372-2696 925 Magnolia Ave, Charlotte, NC 28203

Number 9: Ranger Construction

No Google reviews yetCharlotte

Ranger Construction Company is a commercial general contractor working in North and South Carolina from Charlotte. It specializes in upfits for industrial, office, retail and medical spaces, with a portfolio spanning office, industrial and medical projects.

Number 10: KMD Construction

No Google reviews yetCharlotte

KMD Construction is a general contractor working in Charlotte.

What general contractors charge in Charlotte

In Charlotte, a single-room renovation typically costs $17,000 – $51,500. Remodeling labor in Charlotte runs about 14% below the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where North Carolina or Charlotte licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "general contractors charlotte", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

General contractors in Charlotte: common questions

How much deposit should a contractor ask for?

Some states cap it: California limits the down payment on home improvement work to 10% of the price or $1,000, whichever is less. Elsewhere, 10% to 30% is typical, with the rest paid against completed stages. A demand for half up front is a warning sign.

Fixed price or cost-plus?

Fixed price suits a fully drawn project with few unknowns. Cost-plus suits old houses where nobody knows what is behind the walls, but only with a cap or a detailed estimate and open books.