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Best Demolition Contractors in East Chicago, IN (2026)

71 demolition contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Chicago: GWJ Junk Removal, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Crunch Time Junk Removal LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 71.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: JUNK Relief, 2,025 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 71 ranked; ranked #7.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

71 East Chicago demolition contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 71 rated businesses.

Top 10 demolition contractors in East Chicago at a glance

Top 10 demolition contractors in East Chicago at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1GWJ Junk Removal615.0★ (47)Gary, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Crunch Time Junk Removal LLC604.9★ (41)Lansing, 6 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Martinez Chicago junk removal584.9★ (113)Chicago, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4Precision construction574.2★ (30)Chicago, 11 mi away24/7—
5Five Stars Environmental Inc565.0★ (6)Calumet City, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Before U Demo563.9★ (34)Downers Grove, 5 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7JUNK Relief565.0★ (2,025)Chicago, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
8R Proficient GC LLC565.0★ (12)Chicago, 17 mi away24/7—
9ARCOS DEMOLITION555.0★ (26)Chicago, 23 mi away24/7—
10Innova concrete solutions Inc554.7★ (11)Chicago Heights, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 71 best demolition contractors in East Chicago, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in East Chicago

    Based in Gary, 4 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    924 W Sherman St, Gary, IN 46406
  2. Based in Downers Grove, 5 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 3.9★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
  3. Based in Chicago, 21 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 2,025 Google reviews, the most in East Chicago.

    • 5.0★ from 2,025 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–4 PM
    Address
    2010 W Fulton St suite f-252, Chicago, IL 60612
  4. Based in Chicago, 17 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6553 S Komensky Ave, Chicago, IL 60629
  5. Based in Darien, 23 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  6. Based in Alsip, 15 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 228 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    12606 S Kroll Dr, Alsip, IL 60803
  7. Based in Hickory Hills, 19 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    LI01, 7667 W 95th St, Hickory Hills, IL 60457
  8. Based in Chicago, 20 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7225 W 66th St, Chicago, IL 60638

Demolition contractors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 71 ranked demolition contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

demolition contractors in East Chicago, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26KLF Enterprises514.2★ (17)12 mi
27Walsh Sanitary Solutions515.0★ (4)17 mi
28Richardson Disposal / D&R513.4★ (10)7 mi
29Scrap Metal Pick-up513.6★ (11)17 mi
30Midwest Crushing and Screening514.0★ (46)14 mi
31Iesco Construction Inc.515.0★ (4)10 mi
32Padilla's Demolition504.3★ (6)18 mi
33Demolition San Juan, Inc.504.0★ (5)17 mi
34Junk Master Junk Removal505.0★ (4)19 mi
35M&H Demolition and Junk Removal505.0★ (4)20 mi
36Chicagoland Environmental505.0★ (9)17 mi
37Mark Demolition Corp.505.0★ (7)24 mi
38Redline Demolition503.7★ (3)18 mi
39Renzo Excavating505.0★ (7)13 mi
40Lee Werner Excavating495.0★ (6)23 mi
41L & S Recycling493.8★ (28)23 mi
42G.E. Marshall, Inc.494.7★ (15)23 mi
43D.A.M. Industries491.0★ (3)17 mi
44E&M remodeling and demolition inc495.0★ (7)12 mi
45ASI Salvage and Demolition495.0★ (4)24 mi
46Witech Excavating493.7★ (9)16 mi
47Environmental Restoration, LLC494.8★ (6)15 mi
48USD LLC483.5★ (14)18 mi
49Murray Demolition485.0★ (5)22 mi
50Urban Renewal Demo & Debris Removal485.0★ (3)10 mi

Also serving East Chicago

20 more demolition contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked demolition contractors serving East Chicago
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A&k painting and construction LLC5.0★ (1)13 mi
Brayan Linares Construction LBA5.0★ (2)22 mi
C.R. Junk Removal And Demolition5.0★ (1)11 mi
Cementmex Inc2.5★ (2)17 mi
Chicago Cleaning Demolition LLC5.0★ (2)20 mi
CHICAGO WATER TOWER COMPANY5.0★ (1)13 mi
CMK Contractors Inc5.0★ (2)15 mi
Crunch Demolition Contractors1.0★ (2)23 mi
ECC Demolition | Environmental Cleansing Corporation5.0★ (2)14 mi
FAMILY BUISNESS HAULING & MORE LLC5.0★ (2)17 mi
G & G Construction3.7★ (6)In East Chicago
High - Speed AutomotiveIn East Chicago
Holland Asphalt5.0★ (1)8 mi
Illinois Environmental Restoration5.0★ (2)20 mi
Justin Time Demo5.0★ (2)17 mi
Little Mermaid Cleaning Services Corp.5.0★ (2)19 mi
martinez construction & remodeling llc4.3★ (6)In East Chicago
Nickelson Industrial Service5.0★ (2)9 mi
Proline Commercial Kitchens Wharehouse2.0★ (2)23 mi
V8 General Construction LLC5.0★ (1)13 mi

How we ranked East Chicago demolition contractors

We scored 71 East Chicago demolition contractors on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn East Chicago data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Demolition contractors in East Chicago: frequently asked questions

Who is the best demolition contractor in East Chicago?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked demolition contractor in East Chicago, IN is GWJ Junk Removal with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Crunch Time Junk Removal LLC (#2) and Martinez Chicago junk removal (#3) follow. We ranked 71 demolition contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many demolition contractors are there in East Chicago?

ContractorsRanked ranks 71 demolition contractors serving East Chicago, IN. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which demolition contractors in East Chicago are open 24/7?

16 ranked demolition contractors in East Chicago post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are GWJ Junk Removal (#1), Crunch Time Junk Removal LLC (#2) and Precision construction (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which demolition contractors in East Chicago work on weekends?

49 of 71 ranked demolition contractors post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are GWJ Junk Removal (#1), Crunch Time Junk Removal LLC (#2) and Martinez Chicago junk removal (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do East Chicago demolition contractors have?

The median Google rating among 71 rated demolition contractors in East Chicago is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. JUNK Relief has the most, 2,025 reviews, and ranks #7. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank demolition contractors?

Each demolition contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do demolition contractors outside East Chicago count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the East Chicago city center, our service radius for demolition contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Can demolition contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for East Chicago

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 71 demolition contractors serving East Chicago.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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