48 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Carbondale: Dead Tree General Contracting, CR Score 83/100; 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Integrity Built, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.
Most-reviewed: Tru-Bilt Buildings, 41 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #14.
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48 Carbondale general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 48 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dead Tree General Contracting | 83 | 4.8★ (20) | Herrin, 1 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Integrity Built, Inc. | 81 | 5.0★ (7) | Marion, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Dean Bush Construction Co | 81 | 4.0★ (4) | Carbondale | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | E.T. Simonds | 79 | 3.3★ (34) | Carbondale | Sat | — |
| 5 | Brodys Hauling And Junk Removal | 79 | 4.3★ (6) | Murphysboro, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Nichols Renovations LLC | 79 | 4.9★ (23) | Marion, 19 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Dimension Construction | 78 | 4.1★ (10) | Marion, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | E.A. Knight Construction, Inc. | 77 | 4.8★ (24) | Carterville, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Elders Construction | 76 | 5.0★ (18) | Herrin, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Vans Construction | 75 | 3.0★ (6) | Benton, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carterville, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 41 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (41).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 6 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
20 more general 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Always Excavating And Landscaping | 3.8★ (4) | In Carbondale |
| American Roofers | 4.5★ (8) | In Carbondale |
| Carbondale Veneer Co Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Carbondale |
| Ch Construction home renovations and repairs | In Carbondale | |
| Ecologic | 1.0★ (1) | In Carbondale |
| Ed Dennison General Contractor | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Family of Many Talents Construction, LLC | In Carbondale | |
| Glendall Toney Carpentry | In Carbondale | |
| Godinez Flooring Inc | 4.7★ (7) | In Carbondale |
| Hotel Builders of America | In Carbondale | |
| Lawless Seamless Guttering and Handyman Servicing LLC | In Carbondale | |
| Morehead construction | In Carbondale | |
| Otis Elevator Co | 1.0★ (1) | In Carbondale |
| Pryor Family Contracting | In Carbondale | |
| Quality Flooring & Carpentry, Inc. | 5.0★ (21) | In Carbondale |
| Richard H Carlson Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Carbondale |
| Roger Cox Builders | 1.0★ (1) | In Carbondale |
| Schimpf Construction Inc | 2.0★ (1) | In Carbondale |
| Shawnee Hills Construction | In Carbondale | |
| Test site | In Carbondale |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $13,850 | $25,610 | $39,490 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.95 East North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| 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 48 Carbondale general 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 Carbondale 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 |