88/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 924 W Sherman St, Gary, IN 46406
Best Demolition Contractors in Valparaiso, IN (2026)
15 demolition contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Valparaiso: GWJ Junk Removal, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Simply Clean Cleaning Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
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Most-reviewed: Simply Clean Cleaning Inc., 79 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Valparaiso demolition contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 demolition contractors in Valparaiso at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GWJ Junk Removal | 88 | 5.0★ (47) | Gary, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Simply Clean Cleaning Inc. | 85 | 4.6★ (79) | Portage, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | USI Commercial Demolition Contractors | 84 | 5.0★ (5) | Valparaiso | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | L & S Recycling | 82 | 3.8★ (28) | Valparaiso | Sat | — |
| 5 | G.E. Marshall, Inc. | 80 | 4.7★ (15) | Valparaiso | — | — |
| 6 | Environmental Restoration, LLC | 78 | 4.8★ (6) | Merrillville, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | HEARTLAND HAULING & DISPOSAL | 75 | 5.0★ (11) | Lowell, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | GHi LLC (God Honors integrity) | 74 | 4.3★ (6) | Hobart, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Rapid Removal & Repair LLC | 73 | 5.0★ (6) | Gary, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | NWI Asphalt | 72 | 4.9★ (42) | La Porte, 21 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 15 best demolition contractors in Valparaiso, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Portage, 9 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (79).
- 4.6★ from 79 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3141 Willowcreek Rd, Portage, IN 46368
Based in Valparaiso
84/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 22041 Fernhill Dr, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Based in Valparaiso
82/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 3.8★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 551 Factory St, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Based in Valparaiso
80/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1351 Joliet Rd, Valparaiso, IN 46385
Based in Merrillville, 12 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3495 E 84th Pl, Merrillville, IN 46410
Based in Lowell, 18 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 5 AM–5 PM
Based in Hobart, 11 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 920 W 10th St, Hobart, IN 46342
Based in Gary, 25 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#10 NWI Asphalt
Based in La Porte, 21 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, 42 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Gary, 17 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews, 21 Google reviews.
- 3.9★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3141 W 45th Pl, Gary, IN 46408
Based in Gary, 16 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
- 3.4★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 620 E 10th Pl, Gary, IN 46402
Based in Chesterton, 10 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, 11 Google reviews.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in La Porte, 22 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Harvey, 16 mi away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Snow removal service”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
Also serving Valparaiso
16 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| ACMS Group | 3.4★ (9) | In Valparaiso |
| Aim High Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Cassoday Construction and Excavation | 15 mi | |
| Cornejo Demolition LLC | 16 mi | |
| Demolition & Salvage | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Dirt Works Excavating & Landscaping | 4.8★ (103) | In Valparaiso |
| Ground Control Inc. Excavating & Septic installation | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| High - Speed Automotive | 24 mi | |
| Johnston Landscape Maintenance Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Justin Time Demo | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Lupo Demolition LLC | 16 mi | |
| M.Davis Excavation | 5.0★ (9) | In Valparaiso |
| Stealth Construction LLC | 5.0★ (19) | In Valparaiso |
| Steele Roofing Co | 5.0★ (26) | In Valparaiso |
| The Region Construction Group | In Valparaiso | |
| Total Development Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (152) | In Valparaiso |
How we ranked Valparaiso demolition contractors
We scored 15 Valparaiso demolition contractors 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 Valparaiso 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 |
Demolition contractors in Valparaiso: frequently asked questions
Who is the best demolition contractor in Valparaiso?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked demolition contractor in Valparaiso, IN is GWJ Junk Removal with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Simply Clean Cleaning Inc. (#2) and USI Commercial Demolition Contractors (#3) follow. We ranked 15 demolition contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many demolition contractors are there in Valparaiso?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 demolition contractors serving Valparaiso, IN. 3 of them are based in Valparaiso; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 16 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which demolition contractors in Valparaiso are open 24/7?
6 ranked demolition contractors in Valparaiso post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are GWJ Junk Removal (#1), Simply Clean Cleaning Inc. (#2) and USI Commercial Demolition Contractors (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which demolition contractors in Valparaiso work on weekends?
10 of 15 ranked demolition contractors post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are GWJ Junk Removal (#1), Simply Clean Cleaning Inc. (#2) and USI Commercial Demolition Contractors (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Valparaiso demolition contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated demolition contractors in Valparaiso is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. Simply Clean Cleaning Inc. has the most, 79 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do demolition contractors outside Valparaiso count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Valparaiso 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 Valparaiso
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 demolition contractors serving Valparaiso.
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