Last updated on May 18th, 2024 at 08:06 am

In 1905, the first gas station was constructed in Missouri. That little service station was a small, but significant sign that a revolution in energy and transportation had begun, a revolution that would reshape American culture, geography, and industry.

Fast-forward a century later, there’s over a hundred thousand of these stations constructed in every corner of all 50 states, and the market remains lucrative. And service stations aren’t just gas stations anymore, many incorporate a convenience store, some incorporate car washes and light maintenance bays, still others are attached to car rental agencies.

And while you might think gas stations are homogenous—only changing brand names and corporate colors—setting up a station often brings a distinct set of challenges in every location. Building a gas station in Honolulu is not the same as building a gas station in New York, and a gas station with a car wash in Anchorage is going to be a different beast than a gas station combined with car rental agency in El Paso. Safety regulations alone—which differ from state to state, county to county, and even from city to city—mean that the construction of one of these stations is going to be different every time you take on such a project. And as with all real estate, location and the quality of the development means everything: these factors will decide much when it comes to the potential income of the project, and the resources that need to be invested to realize that income.

You need, in other words, the right contractor, and we’ve found the ones near you that can get the job done, and get it done right. When it comes to hiring this kind of contractor, a top priority should be the level of experience a potential contractor brings to the project, and these general contractors are well-versed in this particular specialty. You can focus on the emerging business venture: trust these contractors to take care of excavation and construction.

If you are thinking about doing a construction project, we recommend checking each builder’s license with the local licensing board, speaking to past clients, and using our bidding system to get competitive quotes from at least 3 contractors. Getting multiple bids is the best way to ensure you get a fair price and that bids include the complete scope of work.

25) DR Mozeley Construction Group

6309 Brookshire Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28216

With over 2,000 gas stations and convenience stores completed across the nation and internationally, DR Mozeley is one of the most experienced construction companies in the petroleum industry. The firm has been in this business for nearly six decades, and has proven itself extremely dependable.

DR Mozeley retains over 80 in-house experts in several distinct specialities, such as Pump/Tank installation, Concrete, and Project Management. The firm has partnered with companies such as Texaco, Shell, Sunoco, and Exxon for fuel station-related projects. The firm is licensed in North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, Kentucky, Louisiana, Virginia, Tennessee, and West Virginia.

24) GND Construction

2440 Railroad St., Corona, CA 92880 (Los Angeles/Riverside Metro Area)

G&D Construction has been operating for 20 years and has completed many of its projects in its home state, California. The firm takes a hands-on approach to every project. GND Construction specializes in convenience stores, gas stations, warehouses, and custom homes.

The firm puts a particular emphasis on gas station construction and focuses on all underground work before moving on to the concrete and the building. The company uses a similar process when it comes to convenience stores and car washes. The company also puts an emphasis on innovation, continuously updating itself on innovative technologies to improve its clients’ experiences and their eventual performance.

23) Reliable Construction Services

20 Innovation Ct., Dayton, OH 45414 (Servicing Dayton, Columbus, and Cincinnati)

Reliable Construction Services is a construction firm that specializes in petroleum-related facilities. The firm has over 30 years of experience when it comes to fueling system equipment, tank and dispenser installations, and the construction of fuel stations.

The firm is also familiar with precision line testing and keeps in close touch with engineering consulting services to help the firm understand changing client needs. The firm has built gas stations throughout the state of Ohio for companies such as Sims Marathon and Gas America. The firm also offers remodeling services.

22) Shreeji Builder

2095 Hammond Dr., Schaumburg, IL 60173 (servicing the broader Chicago area)

Shreeji Builder is a Chicago-based firm that specializes in commercial and residential construction services. The firm offers solutions that are cost-effective, assuring clients that neither the work, nor the budget will become a headache. The firm’s team of talented designers, architects, and workmen refuses to cut corners, and brings a robust ethic of professionalism to every project.

They have a lot of experience constructing commercial properties in general,  having constructed restaurants and medical facilities. That experience means flexibility when it comes to unexpected situations. The firm has considerable experience with the construction of fuel stations, and it offers round-the-clock maintenance on completed projects.

21) Murphy Construction

2440 Railroad St., Corona, CA 92880 (Los Angeles/Riverside Metro Area)

When B.H. Murphy earned his general contractor’s license, he formed Murphy Construction, a second generation company that services Southern California and the High Desert. For over four decades, Murphy Construction has provided residential and commercial construction, working with national brands such as Union Bank and Denny’s.

The firm is punctual with its work and assures clients that—once a careful budget has been drafted—it will guide construction without compromising quality. Murphy Construction has an artistic side as well, which you can see in its custom homes. The firm focuses more on structural integrity when completing commercial projects, of course, but their impressive range of building abilities means better buildings, period.

20) Podojil Builders

10219 Brecksville Rd., Brecksville, Ohio 44141 (Servicing the Cleveland metro area)

Having worked with over a dozen different multinational companies, including McDonald’s, Clark Oil, Exxon, and Grease Monkey, there’s no doubting the expertise, reliability, and reach of Podojil Builders. This general contractor has over four generations of construction experience, and half-a-century of experience when it comes to jobs that require high levels of technical expertise.

And when it comes to customer service, the firm provides robust client support for the duration of its projects, support that always goes the extra mile. Though Podojil Builders focuses on multinational corporate builds, the firm also provides services for several commercial and institutional buildings, including religious buildings and facilities for non-profit organizations.

19) Progressive Builders

17970 Main St., Hesperia CA 92345

Progressive Builders is a general contractor with expertise in building service stations. They are licensed in Georgia, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina. The company was founded in 1965 and has since expanded to working with metal buildings and specialty concrete.

Each of the firm’s staff and technicians are well trained, and up-to-date on the procedures that dictate petroleum product handling. They are also certified for work in excavated areas. And the firm doesn’t just do convenience and gas stations: its portfolio shows off a range of commercial projects, from retail stores to restaurants.

18) Lawrence Building Corp

8401 Fritz Rd., Fort Wayne, IN 46818

Lawrence Building Corporation knows the damage an incompetent firm can do to its clients, and pledges to do exactly the opposite. Under the leadership of Ross Lawrence, the firm has lived up to the high standards it has set for itself, tackling problems with efficiency using its team of competent workers. It strives to eliminate the stress and confusion by providing comprehensive and affordable plans for any project. The firm even offers a variety of in-house services which includes site excavation, environmental remediation, concrete work, and D.E.F. installation. With astute work ethics that has earned them a loyal clientele, there’s no room for doubt when it comes to this Indiana-based firm.

Lawrence Building Corporation has decades of experience when it comes to fuel station construction, which also includes C-Stores, car washes, and truck stops.

17) American Petroleum

63 Orange Ave., Walden, NY 12586

As one of the largest environmental maintenance and construction firms in the Tri-State Area, American Petroleum Equipment & Construction Company (APPECCO) has built a reputation in the industry. The firm is experienced— having more than a decade’s worth of finished projects—they’ve demonstrated long-term concern for environmental security, and they’ve guaranteed client safety.

The firm has a team of certified safety and health service experts that ensure that a project meets, or even exceeds, environmental compliance regulations. APPECCO is well-versed in services relating to petroleum, and is an independent dealer to some major oil companies. The firm’s completed projects include convenience stores, canopies, fueling stations, and bay conversion. They also offer a 24-hour emergency spill response.

16) TFC Canopy

1107 North Taylor Rd., Garrett, IN 46738

With 40 years experience of working on commercial projects, TFC Canopy is a trusted gas station construction firm that has developed airports, fuel stations, institutions, and medical centers. What makes TFC different from many other contractors is its use of aluminum composite panels when installing wall systems.

These panels create free-standing canopies and walkway covers for its projects, and the canopies can be custom-designed to suit the individual client and project. Besides providing the project design, fabrication, and installation services, the firm also offers 3D scan technology that allows firm and client to gather accurate field measurements.

15) Petro-Construction

6132-A Brookshire Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28216

Petro-Construction is an experienced contractor and they take painstaking care on their projects. The principal, David Mozeley, is one of the longest-serving fuel station/convenience store builders in North Carolina, having built his first gas station at the age of 18. He’s been in the industry for 30 years now, and the firm David has built knows gas stations. David’s contributions and efforts have resulted in the completion of over 700 projects. Framing, petroleum installation, site planning, pipe fitting, design: David does it all.

He’s committed to the industry, and he has consistently displayed acute professionalism to his clients, building partnerships and trust on every project. Teams dispatched for fuel station projects observe proper site regulations and safety measures.

14) Independence Construction

301 Cleveland Pl. Suite #103, Virginia Beach, VA 23462

Independence Construction is a general construction firm that has partnered with well-known companies like Royal Farms and Racetrac for more than 3 decades. Based in Eastern Virginia, the firm has serviced 44 states with its wide array of commercial construction services, including restaurants, shopping centers, fuel stations, and airports.

Independence is also a proud member of the U.S. Green Building Council and pushes for eco-friendly practices whenever possible. When it comes to fueling stations, the firm is well experienced: they have produced dependable, functional stations, often with convenience stores.

13) Gladstone Builders

9111 W College Pointe Dr., Fort Myers, FL 33919

The Gadoury family has been in the industry since the 1970s, and now the third generation is carrying on the tradition with Gladstone Builders, previously known as J.L. Wallace Construction. President Ted Gadoury has been a gas station general contractor for over 15 years and has built buildings and strong relationships with his clients.

He understands the needs of his customers, and he earns their trust with accurate, high-quality completed projects. The Fort Myers-based firm has had experience in the construction of retail stores, industrial buildings, clinics, institutions, and churches. In 2013, Gladstone Builders had constructed a 6000 square foot, 20 pump RaceTrac gas station and convenience store in Cape Coral.

12) Creighton Development

900 SW Pine Island Rd. Suite #202, Cape Coral, FL 33991

Serving the states of Florida, California, Virginia, Texas, Colorado, and the Carolinas is Creighton Construction & Development, an experienced full-service construction firm that offers gas station development services. Creighton performs with teams of professionals and the latest technology to produce the best buildings for its clients. Creighton is the largest construction contractor for 7-Eleven in the nation, and has completed more than 150 new stores in Florida alone.

One completed project was a 2,993 square foot convenience store and gas station with four fuel pumps and eight fueling stations, located in Ormond Beach. Creighton also strives to build better communities, supporting several causes such as Wounded Veterans relief fund, and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Lee County and Southwest Florida’s Children’s Charities, Inc.

11) JEB Environmental Technologies

2332 Eagle Valley Rd., Mill Hall, PA 17751

JEB Environmental Technologies is a construction firm that has built retail spaces, fuel stations, and restaurants. JEB had been with Sunoco since the start of the ’90s, exceeding expectations and building a reputation while gaining experience from a mix of common and non-conventional projects. The firm works with budget-friendly prices and assures clients that they’re getting a high-standard of performance.

For its petrol-related projects, JEB offers full-service work, from land-clearing to the full construction of a gas station. The firm is committed to long-term projects, is willing to travel far and wide, and they deliver quality client service, rapidly responding to client inquiries and concerns.

10) American Petroleum

2140 Stateline Rd., Southaven, MS 38671

American Petroleum has quite a history in the industry. The firm’s been around for two decades, and American Petroleum knows fuel station and vehicle-related services. From car washes to service stations the firm diligently delivers excellent quality and serves areas around Tennessee, Mississippi, and Arkansas.

Well-versed in its profession, American Petroleum constructs, designs, and repairs first-rate fuel stations, canopies, and convenience stores. The firm’s certified Class A and Class B operators also handle all EPA Compliance requirements. The firm is also a good choice for building car-washes.

9) B&T Service Station Contractors

888-862-2552 | 630 S Frontage Rd., Nipomo, CA 93444

B&T Service Station Contractors has over 30 years of experience in the industry, and specializes in fuel stations, excavations and remediation. The firm strictly complies with safety procedures on every project, and B&T was given a Gold Shovel Standard certification in 2019.

Its compliance department handles the environmental needs  and regulation compliances of any project, so clients are relieved of that potential headache. After project completion the firm’s technicians provide an around-the-clock, all-year-round maintenance program. The firm also builds vehicle maintenance facilities and convenience stores. One fine example of the firm’s work is a Safeway fuel station and convenience store, built from the ground up.

8) Quality Enterprises

3494 Shearwater St., Naples, FL 34114

Quality Enterprises is a Naples-based general contractor with construction experience throughout Florida. The firm constantly strives to improve in the areas of performance, professionalism, conscientiousness, and innovation. Its efforts brought the firm recognition from the American Concrete Institute for its work on Grantham Square Condominiums, and safety awards from the Liberty Mutual Group and the United States Army Corps of Engineers in 2009.

he firm’s broad history in the industry can be traced back to 1969, when Howard Murrell, Sr. founded the firm in Virginia. Then it was Quality Electric Co., and the the company focused on gas stations and electrical work in the Mid-Atlantic region. By 1973 the company was growing rapidly, and offered general contracting. Today Quality Enterprises refuses to cut corners and has found consistent success in its tried and tested approach.

7) MEC Construction

7607 Coral Dr., West Melbourne, FL 32904

Servicing central Florida for over 40 years, MEC Construction’s projects have included a wide variety of commercial projects and building types, from institutions to communication towers. The firm offers strict on-site supervision, accurate construction estimations, and expert project management.

Behind the scenes are Luke Miorell, firm president, a certified state contractor, and professional engineer, who uses his experience in the industry to bring something new to the building process. MEC has handled several oil brands, and each completed project gives a look at the quality construction MEC provides. And MEC can bring an aesthetic flair to industrial projects, from its work on historic preservation projects,

6) Suntech Building Systems

11326 Perry Rd. Houston, TX 77064

With over 30 years in the industry, Suntech Building Systems has not only consistently proven itself reliable, it’s also earned praise from, and built long-standing relationships with, its clientele. Owner Doug Larson founded the firm on the basis of years of commercial construction experience and a degree in Business Administration. He strongly believes in treating his clients the way he would any person in day-to-day life.

Under his leadership, the firm has overcome trials and tribulations with hard work and sweat. The firm has, as a result, grown, and is no longer a simple construction company. The firm has built for over 50 companies, and its commercial projects include automotive, financial, and retail buildings, and they’ve built restaurants, pharmacies, and refueling stations. Suntech Building Systems has built gas stations across the state of Texas and encourages people to pick a contractor based on value, not price. They have even completed 11 gas stations for Buc-ee’s. Suntech Building Systems is extremely familiar with the gas station process, from the design phase to the final concrete curing.

5) Cochise Enterprise

333 N Black Canyon Hwy., Phoenix, AZ

When it comes to Cochise, expect performance that’s precise. Cochise Enterprise is one of the largest design-build construction companies in the southwest, and it specializes in petroleum services. The firm provides tank monitoring, tank removal, and tank installation, and can design and implement fuel systems. Cochise also provides remodeling services for convenience stores and can handle any concrete or decorative work required.

Take a look at its portfolio: there’s no doubt that Cochise is especially committed to the construction and maintenance of its petrol-related projects. The firm values efficiency, punctuality, and communication, and they deliver on those values with a staff of professionals. Cochise is also a member of the Arizona Petroleum Marketers Association and the Petroleum Equipment Institute.

4) Shingobee

669 North Medina St., Loretto, MN 55357

Its commitment to quality, safety, and communication have given Shingobee a solid reputation for being trustworthy. Shingobee provides a variety of construction services for its clients, using innovative building technologies to deliver its projects. One such technology is Building Information Modeling, which brings complex variables together in order to accurately project punctuality, cost deductions, and visualizations. The firm also has a history of using sustainable designs and practices, employing energy-efficient solar energy, special insulation systems, and more. The firm has its own LEED accredited project managers.

Considerations include using Minnesota’s sustainable building design guidelines, Green Globes assessments, Energy Star ratings and other programs that recognize companies that incorporate eco-friendly systems. The firm was awarded two Eagles by the Associated Buildings and Contractors (ABC) of Minnesota/North Dakota Chapter for its work on two institutional projects in the two states. Shingobee was also honored with the National Excellence in Construction Award,  various building design awards, and a Meritorious Achievement Award.

3) Shefchik Builders

N3651 WI-25, Menomonie, WI 54751

Depending on trust, teamwork, and robust ethics to reach peak potential, Shefchik Builders continues to impress with its respected reputation in the industry. Since its inception in 1994, Shefchik’s excellence has garnered it recognition, from a Concrete Design Award by the Wisconsin Ready Mixed Concrete Association (WRMCA), to being nationally recognized as one of the top 200 metal building contractors by Metal Construction News.

The design-build construction firm manages the entire construction process for maximum client satisfaction, and that includes budgeting, scheduling, and commissioning. Besides commercial buildings, the firm has also done residential construction, religious structures, skate parks, and financial institutions. For a calm building experience at an affordable budget, Shefchik has it covered.

2) Hilbers Incorporated

770 N. Walton Ave. Suite #100, Yuba, CA 95993

Five decades in, and with no sign of decline, this family-owned design-build commercial contractor knows how to achieve the best project output in the shortest time possible. Hilbers Incorporated is experienced in both construction and remodeling, and offers a 24-hour facility maintenance that’s devoted to giving clients peace of mind. The firm provides accurate cost estimation for every project through the use of its extensive database of trustworthy contractors it’s worked with in the past.

The firm is also a green builder, building LEED certified environments and  constructing valuable energy-efficient buildings that minimizes waste and maximizes its sustainable value. With all the projects Hilbers has done throughout California, there’s no question about its reliability. An good example of its high-quality work is the Raley’s Aisle gas station project in Reno.

1) Maxx Builders

832-871-4166  | 4150 Bluebonnet Dr. Suite #102, Stafford, TX 77477

Get the most out of your budget with Maxx Builders, a design-build construction firm out of Texas that has made waves as one of the fastest growing private companies according to Inc. 5000. It’s also been named one of the top 25 Houston commercial contractors by the Houston Business Journal. Maxx Builders firmly believes in working smarter, and constantly seeks to improve by finding newer, better ways to build.

Maxx Builders seeks out the latest innovative technology to improve its work quality and the satisfaction of its clients. The firm is committed to maintaining healthy relationships with its clients, and does so by delivering the best possible output for any project. Apart from gas stations and steel buildings, Maxx Builders also works on, clinics, fuel stations, shopping centers, and other commercial buildings. The firm was awarded a 2018 Pulse of the City for Excellence in Customer satisfaction, earning a 5 out of 5 rating in that category.

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