86/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Cary, IL (2026)
811 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Cary: Approved Exteriors Inc, CR Score 86/100; 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Professional Home Improvement, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 811.
- 2
Most-reviewed: WellExpert, 1,099 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 811 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
811 Cary general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 55 are open 24/7, 370 open Saturdays and 132 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 811 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Cary at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Approved Exteriors Inc | 86 | 4.9★ (37) | Elgin, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | WellExpert | 86 | 4.8★ (1,099) | Elgin, 7 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Professional Home Improvement, Inc. | 86 | 4.9★ (59) | Schaumburg, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Rapid One | 86 | 5.0★ (61) | Arlington Heights, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Fisher Remodeling Services | 85 | 5.0★ (45) | Crystal Lake, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Modern Builders and Design | 85 | 5.0★ (112) | Round Lake, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Newnam Restoration Services | 84 | 4.6★ (50) | Crystal Lake, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Diamond Construction & Remodeling LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (8) | Inverness, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Gerry Reinhardt Renovations | 83 | 5.0★ (49) | Crystal Lake, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Umbricht Builders | 83 | 4.9★ (39) | Crystal Lake, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 811 best general contractors in Cary, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
#2 WellExpert
Based in Elgin, 7 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,099 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 1,099 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 120 Prairie Lake Rd ste d, East Dundee, IL 60118
Based in Schaumburg, 14 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1325 Wiley Rd #139, Schaumburg, IL 60173
#4 Rapid One
Based in Arlington Heights, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 744 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Based in Crystal Lake, 3 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 3825 Tilche Ln, Crystal Lake, IL 60014
Based in Round Lake, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 283 W Whispering Oaks Ln, Round Lake, IL 60073
Based in Crystal Lake, 14 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Inverness, 6 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Crystal Lake, 6 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 9 AM–9 PM
Based in Crystal Lake, 20 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Streamwood, 15 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1086 Frances Dr, Streamwood, IL 60107
Based in Grayslake, 13 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 155 Wicks St, Grayslake, IL 60030
Based in Lake Geneva, 21 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Gurnee, 14 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#15 Stain Away, Inc.
Based in Fox Lake, 11 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
#16 ABC Elite
Based in Elk Grove Village, 19 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 387 Crossen Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Based in Barrington, 7 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 132 S Northwest Hwy Suite 106, Barrington, IL 60010
Based in Fox Lake, 16 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#19 TubToday
Based in Saint Charles, 21 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews
- Address
- 3140 W Main St, St. Charles, IL 60175
Based in Lake Villa, 8 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Des Plaines, 20 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 304 King Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Based in McHenry, 9 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 86 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 7 AM–2 PM
- Address
- 206 Cross Trail, McHenry, IL 60050
Based in Inverness, 7 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Fox Lake, 8 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Glendale Heights, 22 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 380 Windy Point Dr, Glendale Heights, IL 60139
General 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 811 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Cary
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Construction | In Cary | |
| Always Quality Construction Inc | 5.0★ (12) | In Cary |
| AscendTek | In Cary | |
| Aumiller's Inc | 4.6★ (10) | In Cary |
| Benjamin Brothers Roofing, Siding, and Gutters | 4.9★ (146) | In Cary |
| Bruce Edward Draperies | 5.0★ (2) | In Cary |
| Collins Construction Services Inc | In Cary | |
| Custom Roofing Contracting, Ltd. | 4.6★ (45) | In Cary |
| Fiji Construction Incorporated | 4.8★ (163) | In Cary |
| Hallmark Construction & Restoration | In Cary | |
| Hallmark Construction & Restoration, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Cary |
| Helmer Septic | 5.0★ (333) | In Cary |
| Heritage Hedge | In Cary | |
| Lake Julian Contracting, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Cary |
| Landmark Construction & Remodeling | In Cary | |
| Paulson Construction Inc | In Cary | |
| Safe Haven Livingscapes | In Cary | |
| Schnabel | 5.0★ (2) | In Cary |
| Solutions Builders | 4.8★ (17) | In Cary |
| Thermaseal / Lakeside | 3.4★ (15) | In Cary |
How much do general contractors cost in Cary?
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 |
How we ranked Cary general contractors
We scored 811 Cary 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 Cary 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 |
General contractors in Cary: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Cary?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Cary, IL is Approved Exteriors Inc with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. WellExpert (#2) and Professional Home Improvement, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 811 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Cary?
ContractorsRanked ranks 811 general contractors serving Cary, IL. 1 of them is based in Cary; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Cary are open 24/7?
55 ranked general contractors in Cary post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Approved Exteriors Inc (#1), Professional Home Improvement, Inc. (#3) and Rapid One (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Cary work on weekends?
370 of 811 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 132 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Approved Exteriors Inc (#1), WellExpert (#2) and Professional Home Improvement, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Cary?
Kitchen remodel typically costs $13,850 to $39,490, with $25,610 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Cary general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 811 rated general contractors in Cary is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. WellExpert has the most, 1,099 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank general contractors?
Each general 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 general contractors outside Cary count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Cary city center, our service radius for general 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.
Update log for Cary
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 811 general contractors serving Cary.
- October 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.
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