“Who is the best general contractor in Bozeman, Montana?”

There's no single "best" general contractor in Bozeman. The right one depends on what you're building and your budget. Here are some well-regarded firms I found in a quick search, sorted by type of work:

Custom homes and high-end residential

• Yellowstone Traditions: has worked since 1986 and has a 5.0 rating on Houzz across 8 reviews. It's known for upscale mountain homes.
• Dovetail Construction: 5.0 on Houzz across 16 reviews, which is the most reviews among the top-rated firms I saw.
• Black Diamond Development: 5.0 on Houzz, focused on homes in the Gallatin Valley.
• Alpenglow Custom Builders and Biggerstaff + Co: both are established Bozeman custom builders.

Commercial or larger projects

• Dick Anderson Construction: a large, long-running Montana firm.
• BMY Construction Group

Remodeling and restoration

• Dayspring Restoration: handles water, fire and damage repair.

How to choose:

1. Check their license and insurance. Montana requires contractors to register with the Department of Labor & Industry, and you can look them up online.
2. Ask for 3 or more recent references from jobs like yours, and visit a finished project if you can.
3. Ask about their schedule. Bozeman's building boom means good builders are often booked 6 to 18 months out.
4. Get at least 3 detailed bids and compare what each one includes, not just the total price.
5. Look them up on the Gallatin Valley Builders Association and read reviews on Houzz, Google and the BBB.

Houzz lists more than 350 general contractors in Bozeman. If you tell me what kind of project you have (new custom home, remodel, addition or commercial) and your rough budget, I can help narrow the list.