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General contractors in Raleigh

The 10 general contractors from Google's results for Raleigh, 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
$17,500 – $52,000strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$87,000 – $304,500typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$131 – $350per sq ft
Raleigh vs US
-13%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: Simplyright Home

5.0(125)out of 5, from 125 reviewson GoogleRaleigh

Simply Right Remodeling works on houses in Raleigh and elsewhere in North Carolina. Its residential projects include kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-home remodeling, home additions and layout changes that create open floor plans.

(919) 414-0583

Number 2: Carolina Construction

5.0(30)out of 5, from 30 reviewson GoogleRaleigh, NC

Carolina Design & Construction is a commercial builder in Raleigh serving clients across the Triangle. It plans and builds ground-up projects, upfits, renovations and expansions, mainly for hospitality, retail and office clients, including light and dark shell work.

(919) 832-6273 4216 Atlantic Ave #100, Raleigh, NC 27604

Number 3: ERS Construction

4.9(125)out of 5, from 125 reviewson GoogleRaleigh, NC

Serving Raleigh and Wake Forest, ERS Construction builds and repairs decks, screened porches, all-season rooms, pergolas and gazebos for homeowners. The company also handles roofing, siding, exterior additions and some interior remodeling.

(919) 626-9424 1601 Midtown Pl, Raleigh, NC 27609

Number 4: Barker Construction Group

5.0(2)out of 5, from 2 reviewson GoogleRaleigh, NC

Barker Construction Group works across the Triangle from its Raleigh base on both residential and commercial jobs. Projects include commercial up-fits, custom home renovations, build-to-suit construction, medical and dental offices and multi-family housing.

(919) 859-8140 1401 Sunday Dr, Raleigh, NC 27607

Number 5: Blue Ribbon Construction

4.8(28)out of 5, from 28 reviewson GoogleRaleigh, NC

Blue Ribbon Construction is a Raleigh general contractor handling kitchen remodels and basement finishing.

(919) 852-3700 5605-100 Chapel Hill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607

Number 6: Davidprice Construction

4.7(33)out of 5, from 33 reviewson GoogleRaleigh, NC

David Price Construction remodels homes in Raleigh, Chapel Hill, Durham, Greenville and coastal North Carolina, including Wilmington. Residential work covers kitchen and bathroom remodels, whole-home renovations and home additions, and the firm also takes on commercial contracting.

(919) 820-3612 5580 Centerview Dr Ste 123C, Raleigh, NC 27606

Number 7: Sigmon Construction

4.4(21)out of 5, from 21 reviewson GoogleRaleigh, NC

Sigmon Construction builds custom homes on clients' lots and takes on additions, floorplan changes and large renovations in Raleigh, NC. Interior work covers kitchens, bathrooms, basements and attics, while outdoor projects include decks, patios, screened porches, three-season rooms and outdoor kitchens, along with smaller repair and maintenance jobs.

(919) 831-0539 4900-B Craftsman Dr, Raleigh, NC 27609

Number 8: Pioneer General Contractors

No Google reviews yetRaleigh

Pioneer General Contractors handles commercial fit-ups and renovations in Raleigh, delivering turnkey spaces ready for occupancy. Typical projects include offices, retail stores, restaurants and other commercial interiors. The firm works for business owners rather than homeowners.

Number 9: CADCO Construction

No Google reviews yetRaleigh

From its Raleigh base, CADCO Construction handles commercial projects from early planning and design to the finished space. Before building starts, it provides feasibility and site evaluation, cost estimating, budgets and value engineering for business clients.

Number 10: S & A Construction

No Google reviews yetRaleigh

S & A Construction is a Raleigh general contractor doing residential and commercial work. Home projects include kitchen and bathroom remodels, sunroom and home additions, decks and screened porches, siding, roofing, flooring, windows and doors, and water and fire restoration, while commercial clients get upfits and renovations.

What general contractors charge in Raleigh

In Raleigh, a single-room renovation typically costs $17,500 – $52,000. Remodeling labor in Raleigh runs about 13% 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 Raleigh 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 raleigh", 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 Raleigh: 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.