156 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Chesterton: LKB Home Improvements, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): M.Davis Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 156.
Most-reviewed: Momax Marble, 90 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 156 ranked; ranked #7.
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156 Chesterton general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 156 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LKB Home Improvements | 62 | 5.0★ (35) | La Porte, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sierra Home Remodel LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (28) | Chesterton | Sat | — |
| 3 | Huttons Home Solutions LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (61) | Portage, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | M.Davis Excavation | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Valparaiso, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | MilMar Post Buildings | 59 | 4.9★ (74) | La Porte, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Shuta Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (14) | Chesterton | Sat | — |
| 7 | Momax Marble | 57 | 4.2★ (90) | Merrillville, 14 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 8 | Great Lakes Contracting LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (34) | Portage, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Stealth Construction LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (19) | Valparaiso, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | MGM Construction LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (5) | Portage, 7 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: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Porte, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merrillville, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 90 Google reviews, the most in Chesterton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 18 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #17 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 Hobart, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Chesterton
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
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 156 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.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Indiana 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 156 Chesterton 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 Chesterton 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 |