Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
14 bathroom remodelers ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sterling: Hammer Time Custom Carpentry, CR Score 80/100; 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Lenhart Plumbing, 103 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Sterling bathroom remodelers are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hammer Time Custom Carpentry | 80 | 4.7★ (13) | Montgomery, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Phillips Construction | 78 | 4.9★ (9) | Rock Falls, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Lenhart Plumbing | 77 | 4.7★ (103) | Sterling | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Fix a Quack | 74 | 5.0★ (11) | Dixon, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Elite Construction S&S | 72 | 4.6★ (10) | Dublin, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | New Way Plumbing | 72 | 4.9★ (44) | Rock Falls, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Freight House Kitchen & Bath | 71 | 4.8★ (10) | Dixon, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Quality Design Inc. - Dixon | 70 | 4.7★ (12) | Dixon, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Advanced Tub Refinishing | 70 | 5.0★ (3) | Loves Park, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Behrens Plumbing & Mechanical | 69 | 5.0★ (7) | Sterling | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 103 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (103).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, 11 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, 44 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 20 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, 26 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 2 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rock Falls, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
9 more bathroom remodelers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| American Quality Windows Inc | 4.7★ (49) | In Sterling |
| Boss Roofing - Siding Experts | 4.8★ (517) | In Sterling |
| Elite Painting and Renovation | 4.7★ (15) | In Sterling |
| Paschall Enterprises Inc. | 5.0★ (7) | In Sterling |
| Reaver Plumbing & Heating | 4.7★ (27) | In Sterling |
| Reyes Construction | In Sterling | |
| reyes remodeling&drywall | 3.3★ (3) | In Sterling |
| Rural Renovators | 4.9★ (86) | In Sterling |
| Total Construction Services, TCS | 5.0★ (148) | In Sterling |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom remodel | $6,340 | $11,580 | $16,830 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 14 Sterling bathroom remodelers on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Sterling data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |