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General contractors in Cincinnati

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

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Single-room renovation
$18,500 – $56,000strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$93,000 – $325,500typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$140 – $370per sq ft
Cincinnati vs US
-7%below the US median

Licensing in Ohio. Ohio has no statewide license for general contractors. Cities such as Columbus and Cleveland license or register them locally.

Number 1: Design Build Remodel

5.0(16)out of 5, from 16 reviewson GoogleMontgomery, OH

Operating as Legacy Builders Group, this design-build remodeler plans and builds kitchens, home additions, outdoor living spaces and whole-home renovations. It works across Greater Cincinnati in suburbs and neighborhoods such as Indian Hill, Montgomery, White Oak and Hyde Park, and also takes on bathroom and basement projects.

(513) 851-2700 Cooper Rd 7791 G, Montgomery, OH 45242

Number 2: Home

5.0(10)out of 5, from 10 reviewson GoogleCincinnati, OH

Out of Cincinnati, Graybach offers general contracting, design-build and construction management services. The company guides clients from early project planning and key decisions through to construction and final completion of the building.

(513) 381-4868 2416 Central Pkwy, Cincinnati, OH 45214

Number 3: Hughes Construction Co

4.9(108)out of 5, from 108 reviewson GoogleCincinnati, OH

Hughes Construction Co. is a general contractor based in Cincinnati, Ohio.

(513) 954-4141 4992 Gray Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45232

Number 4: Vision Construction

4.9(49)out of 5, from 49 reviewson GoogleNew Richmond, OH

Vision Construction remodels homes in the Cincinnati area, covering bathrooms, kitchens, basements and home additions. Its process is built around regular communication with homeowners, help with material selections and early discussion of project goals.

(513) 718-9169 1309 US-52, New Richmond, OH 45157

Number 5: Remark Builders

4.7(26)out of 5, from 26 reviewson GoogleFairfield, OH

From Fairfield, Remark Construction works as a general contractor and home remodeler around Cincinnati. Its projects include basement finishing, kitchen remodels, home additions, outdoor living spaces and broader remodels of existing homes.

(513) 889-1531 5292 Old Gilmore Rd, Fairfield, OH 45014

Number 6: Home Remodeling Cincinnati

4.5(58)out of 5, from 58 reviewson GoogleCincinnati, OH

Neal's Design Remodel works on residential projects across Greater Cincinnati using a design-build process that pairs design with general contracting. Kitchens, bathrooms, basements, outdoor spaces and additions make up much of its work, and its website hosts an ideas gallery for planning.

(513) 489-7700 7770 E Kemper Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45249

Number 7: Megen Construction

3.7(9)out of 5, from 9 reviewson GoogleCincinnati, OH

Cincinnati-based Megen Construction takes on large commercial and institutional builds. Past projects named by the company include work for Winton Woods City Schools, the Highland District Hospital expansion and a renovation of the UC 1819 Innovation Hub.

(513) 742-9191 11130 Ashburn Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45240

Number 8: Grey Stone Construction

No Google reviews yetCincinnati

Greystone Construction is a commercial general contractor centered on Cincinnati and the rest of Ohio. It builds for retail, industrial, warehousing, multifamily and senior housing clients, using general construction, design-build and construction management delivery methods.

Number 9: Commercial Contractor in Lexington

No Google reviews yetCincinnati

Retzam Inc is a commercial contractor working in Cincinnati, Ohio and Lexington. It runs commercial jobs at every stage, starting with design consultations and continuing through the final finish work.

(513) 202-3271

Number 10: Commercial Contractors Cincinnati OH

No Google reviews yetCincinnati

Radcliff Construction Group handles commercial renovations and tenant buildouts as a general contractor throughout Hamilton County and Greater Cincinnati. Typical clients include offices, healthcare facilities, retail stores and restaurants, with projects in Blue Ash office parks and adaptive reuse buildings in Over-the-Rhine.

What general contractors charge in Cincinnati

In Cincinnati, a single-room renovation typically costs $18,500 – $56,000. Remodeling labor in Cincinnati runs about 7% 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 Ohio or Cincinnati 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 cincinnati", 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 Cincinnati: 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.