Top 5 General Contractors
in Peterborough
We compared 5 General Contractors serving Peterborough, Ontario using publicly available business information, including customer reputation, local presence and documented services. Across the businesses featured here, documented specialties include Custom deck construction, Porch and pool-deck construction, and Custom patios.
↘ Peterborough’s featured general contractors have a FiveBest Score below the Ontario benchmark.
Hockley Construction is an integrated design-build company serving Peterborough with exterior home-improvement projects. Its documented construction scope combines custom decks, porches, pool decks and patios with roof repair and siding work, while the company states it manages projects from foundation through final detail.
Custom deck construction · Porch and pool-deck construction · Custom patios
Gilbert Brothers Concrete Construction is a Peterborough concrete contractor focused on exterior concrete projects rather than broad building work. Its documented offerings include patios, driveways, walkways, curbs, outdoor steps, shed and hot-tub pads, plus concrete removal, replacement and stamped or textured finishes.
Concrete patios and driveways · Concrete walkways and curbs · Outdoor concrete steps
Munro’s Drywall & Contracting documents custom home building, additions and renovations for residential and commercial clients in Peterborough. Its general contracting scope includes framing, insulation, roofing, painting, flooring, windows and doors, with renovation work identified for kitchens, basements, bathrooms, homes and cottages.
Custom home building · Home and cottage renovations · Home additions
Elevated General Contracting handles interior and exterior renovation projects in Peterborough, with documented work ranging from kitchens, bathrooms and basements to custom decks, fences, additions and garages. Its stated specialty in decks and fences makes it particularly relevant for projects that combine renovation work with outdoor living improvements.
Custom decks · Fence construction · Kitchen renovations
Orgill Construction is listed at 834 Armour Rd in Peterborough as a general and building contractor. Available public business information confirms its local contractor category and contact details, but does not document particular construction specialties, project types or individual trade services.
General contracting
Peterborough general contractors score below the Ontario benchmark
Featured general contractors in Peterborough have a median FiveBest Score™ of 59/100, compared with 68/100 for featured general contractors across Ontario.
Among nearby FiveBest markets, general contractors in Kawartha Lakes (62/100) scores higher.
Comparison based on profiles currently featured by FiveBest in this category with an available FiveBest Score™.
How we researched General Contractors in Peterborough
FiveBest reviews publicly available information for General Contractors serving Peterborough.
- Google rating and review history
- Documented services
- Years in business when available
- Peterborough 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 Peterborough
- Home additions in Peterborough
- Structural renovation in Peterborough
- Basement finishing in Peterborough
- Kitchen and bathroom renovation in Peterborough
- Open-concept conversions in Peterborough
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Compare general contractors in Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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.