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Best overall in Carterville: E.A. Knight Construction, Inc., CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Integrity Built, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 55.
Most-reviewed: Tru-Bilt Buildings, 41 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 55 ranked; ranked #8.
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55 Carterville general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten 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 55 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E.A. Knight Construction, Inc. | 58 | 4.8★ (24) | Carterville | — | Overall |
| 2 | Dead Tree General Contracting | 58 | 4.8★ (20) | Herrin, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Integrity Built, Inc. | 57 | 5.0★ (7) | Marion, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Nichols Renovations LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (23) | Marion, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Elders Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Herrin, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | E.T. Simonds | 56 | 3.3★ (34) | Carbondale, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Dimension Construction | 55 | 4.1★ (10) | Marion, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Tru-Bilt Buildings | 55 | 4.1★ (41) | Marion, 14 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Brodys Hauling And Junk Removal | 55 | 4.3★ (6) | Murphysboro, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Dean Bush Construction Co | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Carbondale, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 5 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 41 Google reviews, the most in Carterville.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carbondale, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benton, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Frankfort, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murphysboro, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Herrin, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 55 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Overhead Door Inc | 4.8★ (40) | In Carterville |
| Cole's Construction | 4.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| DS Roofing & Custom Builders LLC | 4.8★ (23) | In Carterville |
| Ed Dennison General Contractor | 4.5★ (2) | In Carterville |
| Ed Gund Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Gemini construction llc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Grant Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Jerry White Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Jim Shotton Construction Co | 4.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Johnston Construction | In Carterville | |
| JS Const. & Handyman services | In Carterville | |
| Kelly Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| King Buildings | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Mid South Builders | In Carterville | |
| Real Estate Developers LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Carterville |
| Southern Specialty Contractor | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Star Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Carterville |
| Swan Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| The Gutter Guys | 2.8★ (19) | In Carterville |
| Vancil Home Improvements | 5.0★ (1) | In Carterville |
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 55 Carterville general 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Carterville data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |