18 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Charleston: Lester Building Systems LLC, CR Score 56/100; 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Curry Stephen, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 18.
Most-reviewed: Drake Excavating & Construction, 69 Google reviews at 2.0★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #18.
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18 Charleston general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lester Building Systems LLC | 56 | 4.4★ (23) | Charleston | — | Overall |
| 2 | Green Home Remodeling, Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (25) | Winfield, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | James P. Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (24) | Coal City, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Curry Stephen | 55 | 3.5★ (11) | Mattoon, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Joe Komperda, Realtor | 53 | 4.9★ (13) | Orland Hills, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Sage Insurance Agency LLC | 52 | 4.7★ (18) | Mattoon, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Helmwood Construction | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Charleston | — | — |
| 8 | Luna Services | 52 | 4.1★ (16) | Elmwood Park, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | J Gladu Construction Inc | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | Douglas, 10 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 10 | Friendly Neighborhood Handyman | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | Douglas, 10 mi away | — | — |
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: 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winfield, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Coal City, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orland Hills, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charleston
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elmwood Park, 17 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Douglas, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Douglas, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mattoon, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham, 25 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Charleston
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.0★ from 69 Google reviews, the most in Charleston.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & M Construction Of Charleston, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| Blessedbum | In Charleston | |
| Blue Top Construction Inc. - Excavating Contractor, Erosion Control, Waterway Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Dagny Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Drake Homes Corporation | 4.4★ (46) | In Charleston |
| Ed Carter Construction | 2.7★ (23) | In Charleston |
| Gordon Roofing & Construction Company | 4.8★ (60) | In Charleston |
| Hash's Home Repair | In Charleston | |
| Janssen Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Leszek Construction Co Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Midwest Roofing | 5.0★ (10) | In Charleston |
| Morton Buildings, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| NAC Industries | In Charleston | |
| Ray's Off Duty Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| T Q Demolition & Excavating | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Thomas Brothers Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Charleston |
| Titus Plumbing | 5.0★ (5) | In Charleston |
| TR HomeWorks | 5.0★ (1) | 17 mi |
| Vahling Building Co | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| William H Cobb Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
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 18 Charleston 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 Charleston 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 |