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Top-Rated Home builders in Dayton - Updated Nov 2026

Avatar for Branner Builders, Inc.
Branner Builders, Inc.
3.3(
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Serving Dayton, VA and surrounding areas

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In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I would highly recommend Branner Builders. They did an outstanding job on the demolition. I had an old trailer and some trees that needed to be removed. The lot is now clear and ready for my new house. Thanks to Mike and his crew for a job well done!"
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MODEL/SMART HOME
MODEL /SMART HOME
LURAY HOUSE
Response time2 days
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Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Livengood Electrical LLC
4.4(
18
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Serving Dayton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The job went great! Livengood Electric went over and above my expectations for this project. This wasn’t the easiest project out there on sure but with Jake’s expertise he was able to make short work of the project. We have a new service panel do you provide us years ofTrouble free electrical service, and a new generator but when the power goes out! We couldn’t be happier! Thanks again Jake!"
Electrical Project
Vanity lighting, fan, can lights, gfci receptacle and switches.
50 amp breaker panel with surge protector
Electrical Project
Electrical Project

+24

Recommended by93%of homeowners
All American Painting & Home Repair
4.8(
10
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Serving Dayton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The work was excellent. Brian McCracken performed a walk-though with me and provided detailed written estimates for the interior and exterior work. He explained the options and costs for each of the tasks, and was prompt in scheduling the jobs. His teams are first rate. Communication is excellent and they leave the site clean and tidy each day. There was not a drip of stray stray paint anywhere during or after the jobs. I especially appreciated the interior service. They emptied the closets and replaced everything after as they went along. They also took down and rehung all of the pictures and moved furniture as necessary. They were very responsive to follow-up issues (not their fault) with the fit of the front door after painting and replacing the seal. They came back twice to make adjustments and the final outcome was exactly what i wanted. All American was recommended to me by a friend who was very impressed with their exterior work on his townhouse. I recommended them to a neighbor who is also very pleased with their interior painting.  They are not the lowest bidder but their prices are fair and the work is of the highest quality."
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+8

Recommended by85%of homeowners
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American Home Shield – Home Warranty
3.5(
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Serving Dayton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1971

Credit card accepted

"The technician did an excellent job. It did take a while to get the repair finished, but that was due to Bertazzoni delivering the parts. I have had multiple problems with this particular appliance. My range now works better than it did when new, but I have a feeling that even if I have continuing problems with it, American Home Shield will just repair rather than replace due to the cost of the range. By the way, I'm not exactly sure of the date of the repair."
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+2

Recommended by65%of homeowners
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Gabriel & Gail Better Business
3.6(
33
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Serving Dayton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Adam came for the original estimate.  He was knowledgeable, professional and answered my questions.  We set a date for the work and he advised I would be called the day before with details.  No call so I called and left a message.  My call was returned promptly by Amanda with many apologies.  She explained that the company was going thru a bit of a change.  I was very appreciative of her honesty.  She gave me the numbers for the roofing supplier and another client to assure me all would go well.  She certainly kept her word and the work was done in a timely manner.  She came to my home several times and called throughout the day to make sure everything was running smoothly.  We needed to do some adjustment to the original price and we were able to come to a satisfactory agreement. 
My only concern was that I am still picking up nails and staples in my yard.  They did go around with a magnet and blew off the roof but
I am still picking up debris.
Amanda showed a great deal of integrity.  I would use this company again.
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Charcoal GAF High Definition Shingle
Vent Ridge Installation
Recommended by75%of homeowners
Abiding Place Construction, Inc.
4.3(
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Serving Dayton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"We were very happy with the work that was done by Craig Snider of Abiding Place Construction. He worked with us on remodeling our rental townhouse. He installed vanities and did all the plumbing in the bathrooms, he cut and installed countertops in the kitchen and bar areas of the house (inclueding plumbing) as well as a new breakfast bar in the kitchen/living room area. He installed a bamboo floating floor over a cement foundation, installed new doors, and adjusted other doors that were sagging. I would recommend him without reservation."
 Laundry room addtion
Linen closet
 The completed project
 sidewalk & steps
Vanity and commode

+7

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Sentri Homes
2.7(
62
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Serving Dayton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

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Emergency services offered

"The contracted the work off to a third party. Jon took longer than expected. The windows was installed pretty good from the looks. Communication could have been better with knowing the job will take longer and what types of trims I wanted for the windows. As the contractor that was hired for this job by this company. Did a good job with putting up decent trim. As for the new windows they look great. I purchased the myself and hired sentri homes to install them. I will need to have a my siding on my house redone to be closer to the new windows so the gaps are not so obvious. That was not expected at first. But from old storm windows and not knowing how they were put in originally. There was some unknown things that was learned from the job being completed. I will have the siding of the house slightly done to match really good for what I wanted later on. My only concern is better communication with sentri homes. Overall they were great when I did talk to them."
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Good Guys Construction Company, LLC
5.0(
2
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Shelter or Outbuilding - Build

Serving Dayton, VA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

Good Guys Construction Company, LLC is a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity in all aspects of our business. Our dedicated team of professionals have years of hands on experience, to provide innovative ideas and suggestions tailored to your projects. Our services are customized to your individual needs, paying close attention to the details of each project that we are involved with. Please feel free to contact us today!

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Before view of deteriorating siding and piers

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Response time2 days
Response rate97%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Home Building FAQs, answered by experts

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Remodeling a house is often less expensive than building a new house. You can expect to pay an average of $100 per square foot when you are remodeling. The cost to build a house averages about $150 per square foot. When remodeling, though, some rooms cost more than $100 per square foot and some cost less. Use a home renovation cost estimator to accurately estimate your remodeling costs.

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