Top 5 General Contractors
in Saint John
We compared 5 General Contractors serving Saint John, New Brunswick using publicly available business information, including customer reputation, local presence and documented services. Across the businesses featured here, documented specialties include Flood damage restoration, Water extraction and carpet cleaning, and Demolition.
↘ Saint John’s featured general contractors have a FiveBest Score below the New Brunswick benchmark.
Based at 7 Rothesay Ave, Elevation Restoration Inc is a Saint John property-restoration contractor offering water-damage cleanup and repair alongside demolition, roofing, insulation, and door and window work. Its 24/7 emergency availability is relevant when restoration needs progress from extraction and drying toward repairs.
Flood damage restoration · Water extraction and carpet cleaning · Demolition
Keel Construction Ltd. is a Saint John construction contractor focused on excavation and site work for residential and commercial projects. Its documented capabilities include underground services, road building, retaining walls, and supplying sand, gravel, fill, or crushed rock—useful for projects requiring site preparation and heavy equipment work.
General excavation and site work · Underground services · Road building
Boyle Construction Ltd. is a Saint John family-run custom home builder and general contractor. Its official materials describe new residential builds, renovations and project coordination from planning through completion, including materials, budgets, deadlines and involved parties. The company also documents work in Uptown and Loch Lomond.
Custom home construction · Residential renovations · General contracting and project coordination
NRB Construction focuses on roadwork in and around Saint John, with heavy civil contracting services that include on-site development and asphalt, aggregate, sand and gravel operations. It may be relevant for projects requiring site preparation, road construction work or construction-material supply capabilities.
Roadwork · On-site development · Asphalt operations
Erb Builders Ltd. is a Saint John general contractor whose official project offerings include new homes, renovations, home additions and design-build work. Its site also documents kitchen and bathroom, deck and patio projects, making it relevant for residential construction plans ranging from an addition to a broader renovation.
New-home construction · Home renovations · Home additions
Saint John general contractors score below the New Brunswick benchmark
Featured general contractors in Saint John have a median FiveBest Score™ of 54/100, compared with 63/100 for featured general contractors across New Brunswick.
Comparison based on profiles currently featured by FiveBest in this category with an available FiveBest Score™.
How we researched General Contractors in Saint John
FiveBest reviews publicly available information for General Contractors serving Saint John.
- Google rating and review history
- Documented services
- Years in business when available
- Saint John and surrounding service coverage
- Business website and online presence
- Independent reputation signals when available
Research last updated: September 2026
Common Services
- Whole-home renovation in Saint John
- Home additions in Saint John
- Structural renovation in Saint John
- Basement finishing in Saint John
- Kitchen and bathroom renovation in Saint John
- Open-concept conversions in Saint John
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Compare general contractors in Saint John for whole-home renovations, additions, structural changes, basement finishing, kitchen and bathroom projects, permit coordination, subcontractor management and design-build services. FiveBest helps homeowners compare selected local renovation contractors.
Compare selected general contractors in Saint John for home renovations, additions, structural work, basement finishing, project management and design-build services.
Confirm applicable licensing, insurance and experience with projects similar in scope and complexity.
Look for a written scope, allowances, exclusions, payment schedule, change-order process and warranty terms.
Compare estimates based on the same plans, materials and assumptions rather than price alone.
Review completed renovations similar to yours and ask for relevant references.
Confirm who coordinates permits, inspections and licensed trades where they are required.
Ask who manages the site, schedule, subcontractors, communication and project changes.
What Affects General Contracting Costs
- Project size and scope
- Design and engineering
- Structural work
- Materials and finishes
- Permits and inspections
- Number of trades involved
- Site access and existing conditions
- Allowances and selections
- Schedule and project complexity
Questions to Ask a General Contractor
- Have you completed projects similar to mine?
- What licensing and insurance apply to this project?
- Who will obtain permits and coordinate inspections?
- Is the estimate itemized and what allowances are included?
- How are change orders approved and priced?
- Who supervises the project day to day?
- What is the payment schedule?
- What workmanship warranty is provided?
Frequently Asked Questions
Project cost depends on scope, design, structural work, labour, materials, permits, subcontractors, site conditions and schedule. Compare detailed estimates based on the same plans and specifications.
A general contractor may plan and manage the renovation, coordinate trades, order materials, schedule inspections, oversee site work, manage changes and remain responsible for the overall project delivery.
Permits may be required for structural changes, additions, plumbing, electrical, HVAC, occupancy changes and other work. Requirements vary by municipality and project scope.
Design-build combines design and construction responsibility within one team. Traditional delivery may involve separate designers and contractors. Compare accountability, pricing, schedule and design flexibility.
Timing depends on design, permits, product lead times, structural work, inspections, trade availability and changes during construction. Ask for a written schedule with major milestones.
Compare licences where required, insurance, similar-project experience, references, contracts, itemized estimates, allowances, change-order procedures, schedule, payment terms, warranties and communication.