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General contractors in Cleveland

The 9 general contractors from Google's results for Cleveland, Ohio, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Single-room renovation
$19,500 – $59,000strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$98,000 – $343,000typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$147 – $390per sq ft
Cleveland vs US
-2%around 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: Burse Construction

5.0(29)out of 5, from 29 reviewson GoogleCleveland

Burse Construction is a general contractor covering Greater Cleveland and the rest of Northeast Ohio. It finishes basements, remodels kitchens and bathrooms and carries out full renovations for homeowners and investment property owners, and also does tenant improvement build-outs.

(216) 856-3733

Number 2: Cleveland Ohio General Contractor, Gates Mills, Beachwood

5.0(6)out of 5, from 6 reviewson GoogleCleveland

Cobblestone Construction is a design-build general contractor in Cleveland, Ohio.

(216) 407-7494

Number 3: Gilbane Co

5.0(1)out of 5, from 1 reviewson GoogleTampa, FL

In the Tampa Bay area, Gilbane Building Company provides construction management for commercial and institutional clients. Its local work includes healthcare renovations and expansions, corporate interiors, school and college facilities and new ground-up buildings.

(813) 392-4300 100 Ashley Dr S #1770, Tampa, FL 33602

Number 5: CLE Remodeling Co

4.8(26)out of 5, from 26 reviewson GoogleCleveland

CLE Remodeling Co. remodels homes in Cleveland and its suburbs. It handles whole-home renovations, additions, basement finishing and kitchen and bathroom remodels, quoting each job with a fixed, itemized price after an in-home consultation.

(216) 505-0352

Number 6: Affordable Contractors Ohio

3.8(4)out of 5, from 4 reviewson GoogleCleveland, OH

Based on Brookpark Road in Cleveland, this general contractor takes on both residential and commercial jobs. Its project list covers home additions, kitchen and bath remodels, whole-house renovations and rebuilding work after fire damage.

(216) 459-8800 4900 Brookpark Rd, Cleveland, OH 44134

Number 7: Bennett Builders

No Google reviews yetCleveland

Bennett Builders & Remodelers builds new homes and remodels existing ones across Greater Cleveland and Northeast Ohio. Projects include new construction from its floor plans, quick move-in homes, renovations of older spaces and additions for households needing more room.

Number 8: M.E. Osborne Construction

No Google reviews yetCleveland

M.E. Osborne Construction is a Cleveland commercial builder working as general contractor, construction manager and design-build partner. Its projects span industrial, retail, office, senior living, government, cultural and nonprofit buildings rather than home remodeling.

Number 9: Credible Construction LLC

No Google reviews yetCleveland

Credible Construction LLC handles residential and commercial construction and remodeling in Cleveland, Ohio. Basement finishing that turns unused space into usable rooms is a core service, alongside home updates and commercial building projects.

What general contractors charge in Cleveland

In Cleveland, a single-room renovation typically costs $19,500 – $59,000. Remodeling labor in Cleveland runs about 2% 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 Cleveland 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 cleveland", 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 Cleveland: 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.