Homeowners in Birmingham, Hoover, Homewood, Vestavia Hills, and the rest of Jefferson County AL have a lot of local contractors and service companies to choose from. Painters, roofers, window contractors, auto repair shops, exterminators, and mold removal services—how do you know which ones are honest, reliable, legal, and safe?

The Prime Buyer’s Report is here to help. We list the best local contractors in dozens of categories, and all of the companies bearing the Top Ten certification symbol have been vetted for you. No need to wonder if they’re licensed, insured, or have good customer reviews—Top Ten companies have all passed our unique ratings process. We’ve also compiled helpful hiring information, including what to look for in a good contractor and interview questions to ask. Choose a category below to get started.