The best contractors and home builders in St. John's, NL
5 lists for St. John's, one per trade, each with up to 10 firms. Every list starts from Google Maps searches in the city, and firms are weighed on Google rating, review count, the services each firm offers and its portfolio.
Every list for St. John's
One list per trade, with the three firms ranked highest on each.
- General contractors
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: GoodBoy RenovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 22 Google reviews
- Number 2: Reshape ConsultingRated 4.9 out of 5 from 29 Google reviews
- Number 3: CGH Home DevelopmentRated 5.0 out of 5 from 18 Google reviews
- Custom home builders
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Donovan HomesRated 4.6 out of 5 from 16 Google reviews
- Number 2: Cooper Custom HomesRated 5.0 out of 5 from 4 Google reviews
- Number 3: Eastwood HomesRated 5.0 out of 5 from 3 Google reviews
- Renovation contractors
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: Reshape ConsultingRated 4.9 out of 5 from 29 Google reviews
- Number 2: Tuckamore ContractingRated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 Google reviews
- Number 3: Dehterov ServicesRated 4.7 out of 5 from 15 Google reviews
- Kitchen renovations
6 firms ranked
- Number 1: CGH Home DevelopmentRated 5.0 out of 5 from 18 Google reviews
- Number 2: Property ProjectsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 2 Google reviews
- Number 3: Gibraltar
- Basement renovations
10 firms ranked
- Number 1: GoodBoy RenovationsRated 5.0 out of 5 from 22 Google reviews
- Number 2: New City Construction & WeldingRated 5.0 out of 5 from 6 Google reviews
- Number 3: CGH Home DevelopmentRated 5.0 out of 5 from 18 Google reviews
Hiring a contractor in St. John's: common questions
Who issues building permits in St. John's?
Building permits for homes in St. John's come from the City of St. John's. Structural work, additions, new plumbing and electrical work and basement finishing usually need one, while cosmetic updates usually do not. Agree in writing whether you or the firm applies.
How do I check a contractor in St. John's before hiring?
Ask for a clearance letter from WorkplaceNL, which confirms the firm is registered for workers' compensation and in good standing, and for a certificate of liability insurance covering the dates of your job. Then read its Google reviews from the last year and ask to see finished work like yours.
Is there a warranty on a new home in Newfoundland and Labrador?
Ask whether the house will be enrolled in a third-party new home warranty, such as Atlantic Home Warranty, and what that warranty covers and for how long.
Is renovation work covered by a warranty?
A renovation is not a new home, so the new home warranty rules usually do not apply: get the firm's own workmanship warranty in writing, with what it covers and for how long. Renovators in RenoMark, the Canadian Home Builders' Association program, offer a minimum two-year warranty on their work.
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