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General contractors in Columbus

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

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Single-room renovation
$19,000 – $56,500strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$94,000 – $329,000typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$141 – $380per sq ft
Columbus vs US
-6%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: Paint Werks

5.0(59)out of 5, from 59 reviewson GoogleLewis Center, OH

PaintWerks is a general contractor and painting company based in Lewis Center, serving the Columbus, Ohio, area. Remodels, buildouts, drywall, framing, flooring and carpentry are handled alongside the painting, so one company coordinates the trades instead of several, and bathroom remodels are part of the mix.

(614) 582-4227 2821 Weyant St, Lewis Center, OH 43035

Number 2: Ritchey Construction

5.0(7)out of 5, from 7 reviewson GoogleColumbus, OH

Ritchey Construction is a remodeling contractor working across the Columbus metropolitan area. Its residential projects include bathroom remodels, basement finishing and other updates to existing homes, and estimates can be requested online.

(614) 338-1667 2778 Brownlee Ave, Columbus, OH 43209

Number 3: Wesney Construction

5.0(5)out of 5, from 5 reviewson GoogleColumbus, OH

Wesney Construction handles commercial design-build projects, remodels of occupied buildings, ADA compliance upgrades and facility maintenance. Based in Columbus, it works across Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Kentucky, West Virginia and Pennsylvania.

(614) 751-5710 791 Science Blvd, Columbus, OH 43230

Number 4: Nicholson Builders

4.8(75)out of 5, from 75 reviewson GoogleColumbus, OH

Nicholson is a design-build remodeler serving Columbus and the wider Central Ohio area, with design and construction handled under one company. Its projects include kitchens, bathrooms, home additions and whole-home remodels.

(614) 846-7388 6525 Busch Blvd, Columbus, OH 43229

Number 5: Jsbrown Company

4.8(52)out of 5, from 52 reviewson GoogleColumbus, OH

J.S. Brown & Co. is a design-build remodeling firm in Columbus that does custom residential work. The company covers design, construction and remodeling of existing homes, with basement finishing among its services.

(614) 291-6876 1522 Hess St, Columbus, OH 43212

Number 6: Wingler Construction

4.7(86)out of 5, from 86 reviewson GoogleColumbus, OH

Wingler Construction is a general contractor based in Columbus, Ohio.

(740) 480-2727 771 S Hamilton Rd, Columbus, OH 43213

Number 7: Lincoln Construction

4.0(6)out of 5, from 6 reviewson GoogleColumbus, OH

Lincoln Construction is a Columbus, Ohio commercial general contractor serving churches, offices, healthcare clients and college campuses from preconstruction through completion. Its project types also include historic renovations, hospitality and retail, multi-family housing and science buildings.

(614) 457-6015 4790 Shuster Rd, Columbus, OH 43214

Number 8: Singleton Construction

3.3(7)out of 5, from 7 reviewson GoogleLancaster, OH

Singleton Construction is a commercial general contractor based in Lancaster, Ohio, near Columbus. It focuses on construction and remodeling for branded retail and restaurant chains with locations across the United States, supported by in-house project management, logistics and procurement teams.

(740) 756-7331 4730 Wilson Rd NW, Lancaster, OH 43130

Number 9: Owens Construction

No Google reviews yetColumbus

Owens Construction is a general contractor in Columbus, Ohio.

Number 10: Christopher Construction

No Google reviews yetColumbus

Christopher Construction is a general contractor in Columbus, Ohio, planning kitchen remodels across Central Ohio from the first walk-through to the final punch list, including layout, budget and timeline decisions. The firm also finishes basements.

What general contractors charge in Columbus

In Columbus, a single-room renovation typically costs $19,000 – $56,500. Remodeling labor in Columbus runs about 6% 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 Columbus 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 columbus oh", 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 Columbus: 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.