A general contractor's real product is coordination: demolition, framing, plumbing, electrical and inspections all have to land in the right order, and one missed handoff can cost weeks. The general contractor firms in Atlanta below hold more than 360 Google reviews between them, every one rated 4.9 or higher, and reviewers often praise how the job was run, not only how it looked.
Short answer: 1st Choice Custom Homes and Remodel ATL has the largest review base, 4.9 from more than 110 Google reviews, followed by Intown Craftsmen (4.9) and YMH Construction, which holds a perfect 5.0 from more than 60. Ask each firm who manages the subcontractors and how permits and inspections are handled before you sign.
#1 Overall🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
1st Choice Custom Homes and Remodel ATL
4.9★★★★★119 Google reviews
1st Choice Custom Homes and Remodel ATL is a Brookhaven general contractor whose site says every project is run by a team of experts, and lists architect services, structural engineering and financing next to its building work. It builds custom homes, remodels and additions. Customers describe a named project manager answering questions and a stream of subcontractors who each checked in with the homeowner.
What people praise
- A bathroom customer says every contractor on the job was respectful of the home and asked questions when unsure
- Project manager Lena is credited with answering outstanding questions
- One homeowner has hired the firm twice, for a major addition and then basement work
- A customer who had never remodeled at this scale praised its patience through multiple designs
Worth knowing
- Its reviews are mostly about bathrooms and additions, so ask about the scope you need
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Rating breakdown97% 5-star
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Our take: The page's largest review base and a firm that pairs engineering with construction, which suits projects where a structural question will come up. Ask who your day-to-day contact is.
📍4062 Peachtree Rd NE Ste A619, Brookhaven, GA 30319
#2🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
Intown Craftsmen
4.9★★★★★82 Google reviews
Intown Craftsmen holds a Georgia residential contractor license, according to its own site, and says it uses experienced craftsmen plus a select few subcontractors on each job. Its Cheshire Bridge Road NE office serves homes inside the perimeter. Customers hire it for garage and storage refreshes with roofing, siding and doors, a patio deck, a back addition and basement bath work.
What people praise
- A garage and shed refresh covered roof repairs, siding, doors and paint, and was described as well managed
- A customer with two large projects valued being given options and a clear quote
- A first-time homeowner credits the project manager with guiding tile and paint decisions
- A bathroom shower-drain issue was handled quickly by the crew, per one reviewer
Worth knowing
- Works inside the perimeter, according to its site
- For significant improvements, one reviewer advises bringing in a design professional for drawings
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Rating breakdown96% 5-star
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Our take: A steady all-rounder for older intown houses, with crews that do multiple trades. It does not publish a phone number on Google, so use the site contact form.
📍2323 Cheshire Bridge Rd NE, Atlanta, GA 30324
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
YMH Construction
5.0★★★★★61 Google reviews
YMH Construction is a general contractor serving the Atlanta area with no street address on Google. Its site calls it a licensed Atlanta general contractor for remodeling, renovations, additions, custom homes and structural projects. Customers describe a two-year large-scale remodel, a whole home remodel, a historic shotgun house and a full rebuild of an old ranch, and one subcontractor praises how its job sites are managed.
What people praise
- A homeowner on a two-year project says the builder stayed involved through inspections, not just construction
- A concrete subcontractor describes YMH's sites as organized, on schedule and respectful to its trades
- A historic-home owner credits it for handling permitting delays and the surprises an old house brings
- One ranch rebuild covered windows, electrical, plumbing, HVAC and framing
Worth knowing
- No street address is listed, so ask where to visit a finished job
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Rating breakdown100% 5-star
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Our take: Strong for projects where paperwork and inspections will test the builder. The perfect rating rests on a smaller base, so ask for a recent client to call.
#4🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews
CRM Construction & Renovation
5.0★★★★★57 Google reviews
CRM Construction & Renovation is a Glenridge Drive general contractor that says it is licensed in Georgia. Its site lists new home construction, second-story additions, whole home remodels, outdoor structures, historic homes and exterior work such as roofing and siding. Reviewers describe full home renovations, a kitchen and bathroom update, and an office remodel.
What people praise
- A full-renovation customer says the work was done to code and kept him updated at each stage
- A reviewer calls the finishes clean and the process organized and well managed
- An office client says the team was organized and kept everyone in the loop
- Customers note it showed up on time and kept the space clean
Worth knowing
- One reviewer says it is not the cheapest contractor but considers it worth the price
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Rating breakdown98% 5-star
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Our take: A fit when the goal is high-end finishes and a general contractor that, per one customer, kept the work to code. Compare detailed quotes.
📍5825 Glenridge Dr Bldg 101 suit 113, Atlanta, GA 30328
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews
Wise Construction Group
4.9★★★★★49 Google reviews
Wise Construction Group is a general contractor on M.L.K. Jr Drive SW whose Google profile also lists demolition, remodeling, and water and fire damage restoration. Customers describe opening a condo around a load-bearing wall, knocking out a wall for sliding glass doors, and repairing a pipe leak in a kitchen wall.
What people praise
- A water-damage customer says the firm repaired the damage as promised and guided the insurance claim
- The owner replies to reviews, which one customer says influenced the decision to hire
- One load-bearing wall job reportedly finished in a timely way, with matching wood stains on the floor
- A wall-removal customer reports a thorough cleanup after a two-day job
Worth knowing
- Smallest review base on this page
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Rating breakdown96% 5-star
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Our take: Worth a call for structural openings and damage repairs that may involve an insurer.
📍3024 M.L.K. Jr Dr SW Suite B, Atlanta, GA 30311
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What general contractors charge in Atlanta (2026)
The reviews and sites here do not state fees, markups or hourly rates, so there is nothing to tabulate. Contractors commonly price by fixed bid or cost plus a fee, which makes it worth asking which one you are getting. One reviewer of CRM Construction calls it not the cheapest contractor and worth the money, which is a useful reminder to compare scope and finish level, not just totals.
Where these contractors take jobs
CRM Construction & Renovation lists Buckhead, Midtown, Brookhaven, Sandy Springs, Dunwoody, Roswell, Alpharetta, Marietta and Decatur among its service areas. 1st Choice says it works from Brookhaven to Roswell, Intown Craftsmen sticks to homes inside the perimeter, and Wise Construction Group works from southwest Atlanta. Ask any firm about your address when you call for a general contractor near you.
What to ask a general contractor
- What is your Georgia contractor license number, and can I see proof of insurance?
- Who pulls the permits and schedules the inspections?
- Which trades are on your payroll and which are subcontractors?
- Is the contract fixed price or cost plus, and how are change orders approved?
- Who is my day-to-day contact, and how often will I get written updates?
Frequently asked questions
What does a general contractor handle that a single-trade company does not?
Scheduling and supervising the trades. Reviewers describe this directly: a CRM Construction client calls it the GC on a full home renovation who kept work to code, and a subcontractor says YMH Construction runs organized job sites and keeps the schedule.
Which of these firms has been used for insurance-related repairs?
A Wise Construction Group customer who had water damage says the firm repaired it and guided him through the claim. Its Google profile also lists water and fire damage restoration.
Can any of these firms open up a load-bearing wall?
Wise Construction Group customers describe opening a condo around a load-bearing wall and removing a wall for sliding glass doors. YMH Construction’s site lists structural projects, and 1st Choice’s site lists structural engineering. Ask any firm who stamps the plans.
How can I check that a general contractor is licensed?
Intown Craftsmen, CRM Construction & Renovation and YMH Construction each describe themselves as licensed on their sites. Ask every firm for its license number in writing and verify it with the state before paying a deposit.
Choosing your general contractor
1st Choice is the safe default when design and engineering need to sit with the builder, and YMH Construction stands out for permit-heavy jobs. Whoever you hire, get the license number, the payment schedule and the change-order rules in the contract.
