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5 Best General Contractor Firms in Columbia (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 7 min read

We compared 20 general contractor firms in Columbia on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

Among general contractor firms in Columbia, the label covers a lot: a restoration crew that also remodels, a handyman team that takes on tile and carpentry, a roofer that builds porches. The firms on this page hold more than 1,130 Google reviews between them, rated 4.7 to 4.9, so the useful question is what each one actually builds.

Short answer: Anthony John Construction has the most Google reviews here, rated 4.7 from more than 440. Cransten Handyman and Remodeling and Dennis Home Improvement, LLC are both rated 4.9, and Palmetto Outdoor LLC 4.8. No prices are published here, so get a written scope and quote for your project.
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General Contractors Compared by Trade and Rating

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 Anthony John Construction 4.7 ★ 443 Remodeling and insurance work View ›
2 Rumsey Construction & Restoration 4.7 ★ 303 Construction and cosmetic projects View ›
3 Cransten Handyman and Remodeling 4.9 ★ 168 Tile, trim and small carpentry View ›
4 Dennis Home Improvement, LLC 4.9 ★ 142 Porches, decks and exteriors View ›
5 Palmetto Outdoor LLC 4.8 ★ 80 Decks and porch rebuilds View ›
5 Best General Contractor Firms in Columbia (2026)

What each contractor actually builds

Anthony John Construction logo
#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Anthony John Construction

4.7443 Google reviews

Anthony John Construction is a West Columbia contractor whose site pairs water, fire and storm damage restoration with kitchen, bath and deck remodeling across Columbia, Lexington and the Midlands. Its site says it has built in the Midlands since 2011 and works directly with insurance carriers. Reviewers describe a sunroom rebuild with new doors and windows, roof and fence replacement after storm damage, a water heater swap and general repairs.

What people praise

  • A sunroom rebuilt with a new entry door, windows and French doors, started within a few weeks of approval
  • A competitive quote and a crew that paid attention to detail, per one reviewer
  • Help with the insurance side of a storm repair covering roof, gutters and fence
  • Roof estimates explained step by step, with the office keeping customers updated

Worth knowing

  • A few one-star ratings sit among the large number of five-star reviews
  • Its site leads with restoration, so ask for remodeling references
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume443 · 98th
Confidencehigh
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown90% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The largest review base on this page, spread across remodeling, roofing and repair work. A good place to start if a project begins with damage or an insurance claim.

Website Book now+1803-518-9873 Directions

3190 Leaphart Rd, West Columbia, SC 29169

Rumsey Construction & Restoration logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Rumsey Construction & Restoration

4.7303 Google reviews

Rumsey Construction & Restoration is a Columbia contractor that Google lists as a general contractor and construction company, alongside its restoration services. Reviewers describe repeat work on both necessary construction and purely cosmetic jobs at a home.

What people praise

  • Good communication and a crew that showed up when it said it would
  • Attention to detail, with work that exceeded one reviewer's expectations
  • One customer hired the company for two projects and called the prices extremely reasonable
  • Reliable, trustworthy contractor in the words of one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer was unhappy with how long a kitchen project ran, so ask for a written timeline
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.7 / 5
Review volume303 · 93rd
Confidencehigh
Recency13 days ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown91% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Strong ratings from customers who used it for construction and cosmetic work. For a large renovation, agree on milestones and a finish date in writing.

Website+1803-764-0222 Directions

2630 Shop Rd, Columbia, SC 29209

Cransten Handyman and Remodeling logo
#3🕑 Open 6 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Cransten Handyman and Remodeling

4.9168 Google reviews

Cransten Handyman and Remodeling works from Main Street in Columbia and lists bathroom remodeling, kitchen remodels, flooring, tiling, drywall and basement finishes on its site. It says it serves West Columbia, Forest Acres, Cayce, Irmo, Lexington and nearby towns. Reviewers describe porch beam and window repair, a backsplash with crown molding and wainscoting, and a raised deck.

What people praise

  • A crew member who explained the work while replacing porch beams and a window
  • Backsplash, crown molding and wainscoting called beautiful work by one reviewer
  • A sturdy raised deck finished in under a week, per one reviewer
  • Responsive communication before and during visits

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer found the proposal app clunky
  • One reviewer noted a minimum charge per visit
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume168 · 88th
Confidencemoderate
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown96% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A handyman-scale team whose reviews describe carpentry, tile and deck jobs. A good fit for projects in that range; for a whole-house build, ask about scope first.

Website+1803-702-4883 Directions

1320 Main St Suite 300, Columbia, SC 29201

Dennis Home Improvement, LLC logo
#4🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Dennis Home Improvement, LLC

4.9142 Google reviews

Dennis Home Improvement, LLC is a Columbia contractor on North Beltline Boulevard, also known as Larry Dennis & Son. Its site lists roofing, windows, siding, carports and garages, decks, screened porches, sunrooms and home additions, and says it has been building since 1970. Reviewers describe a screened porch, a carport, a portico over a front door, a full siding replacement and a deck remodel.

What people praise

  • A screened porch finished on time with design ideas that made it unique
  • A carport completed as agreed by a team described as honest and professional
  • A full exterior overhaul with siding, wall re-sheeting, soffit and fascia
  • Fair prices and quick responses on a portico over a front door

Worth knowing

  • The work reviewers describe is exterior, so ask for references before an interior remodel
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume142 · 83rd
Confidencemoderate
Recency6 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A 4.9 rating built on porches, decks, siding and carports. Choose it for exterior projects and ask for references before an interior one.

Website+1803-799-2555 Directions

3519 N Beltline Blvd, Columbia, SC 29204

Palmetto Outdoor LLC logo
#5🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Palmetto Outdoor LLC

4.880 Google reviews

Palmetto Outdoor LLC is a Columbia contractor on Lady Street that Google lists for decks, roofing, flooring, painting, shed building and kitchen remodeling. Reviewers also refer to it as Palmetto Outdoor & Renovation LLC. They describe deck repair and rebuilds, a front porch, siding for a whole house and a fascia and crawlspace door replacement.

What people praise

  • Quick responses and regular progress photos during a siding job
  • A deck torn down and rebuilt larger, with a price one reviewer called very reasonable
  • Work finished earlier than expected on a porch and deck
  • A clean, quick crew, per one reviewer

Worth knowing

  • Reviews mostly describe deck and exterior work, so ask for references before booking a kitchen project
Reputation scorecardrank in Columbia
Rating4.8 / 5
Review volume80 · 78th
Confidenceearly
Recency5 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown95% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Well-reviewed for decks, porches and siding. Ask to see past projects if you want interior work.

Website+1803-629-2100 Directions

1122 Lady St Ste 272, Columbia, SC 29201

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How the scores work

Rating is the Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business, compared with other Columbia businesses in the same trade. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.7 from hundreds of people carries more weight than a 5.0 from a handful. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What shapes a contractor’s quote in Columbia

A general contractor’s price depends on the size of the job, the materials, how much of the work is demolition or repair, and whether an insurance claim is funding it. One Cransten reviewer noted a minimum charge for a visit, so ask early. No prices are published here.

Where these contractors work

These firms work from addresses in Columbia and West Columbia, and Cransten’s site lists Forest Acres, Cayce, Irmo and Lexington among the towns it serves. Anthony John Construction’s site lists Columbia, Lexington and the Midlands. Searching for a general contractor near me? Each listing below shows a phone number and directions.

What to ask a general contractor before hiring

  • Which parts of my project do your own crews do, and which are subcontracted?
  • Can I see two or three finished projects like mine?
  • Is the scope, price and finish date in writing before work starts?
  • How do you handle changes and extra costs once work is underway?
  • If insurance is paying, will you work with my adjuster?

Frequently asked questions

Which Columbia contractors help with insurance claims?

Anthony John Construction’s site says it works directly with insurance carriers, and one reviewer credits it with help on the insurance side of a storm repair. Ask any contractor how it documents work for a claim.

Who builds decks and porches around Columbia?

Reviewers describe deck and porch work at Dennis Home Improvement, LLC, Palmetto Outdoor LLC and Cransten Handyman and Remodeling. Dennis Home Improvement’s reviews include a screened porch, a carport and a deck remodel with a new metal roof.

Can these contractors handle a kitchen or bathroom remodel?

Anthony John Construction’s site lists kitchen and bath remodeling, and Cransten’s site lists bathroom remodeling and kitchen remodels. Google lists kitchen remodeling for Palmetto Outdoor LLC. Ask each for kitchen or bath references.

Do contractors in Columbia charge a minimum for small jobs?

One Cransten reviewer noted a minimum charge per visit. It is worth asking any contractor before booking a small repair.

The bottom line

Anthony John Construction has the largest review base here and covers remodeling, roofing and repair, while Dennis Home Improvement, LLC and Palmetto Outdoor LLC are the names reviewers describe for porches, decks and siding. Match the firm to your project and get the scope in writing.

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