8 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Detroit Lakes: Lighthouse Construction, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Carlson Custom Builders Inc. - Lee Carlson, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 8.
Most-reviewed: Omega Exteriors, 7 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 8 ranked after Lighthouse Construction; ranked #4.
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8 Detroit Lakes general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 2 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 8 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lighthouse Construction | 62 | 5.0★ (8) | Detroit Lakes | — | Overall |
| 2 | Al Clark Construction | 61 | 5.0★ (4) | Detroit Lakes | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Dow Acoustics | 60 | 5.0★ (3) | Detroit Lakes | — | — |
| 4 | Omega Exteriors | 60 | 5.0★ (7) | Farmington, 6 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Carlson Custom Builders Inc. - Lee Carlson | 59 | 5.0★ (3) | Detroit Lakes | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Bristlin Construction | 59 | 4.2★ (5) | Detroit Lakes | — | — |
| 7 | Foltz Buildings | 59 | 5.0★ (3) | Detroit Lakes | Sat | — |
| 8 | Do-Right Construction of the Lakes LLC | 59 | 3.0★ (6) | Detroit Lakes | — | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, the most in Detroit Lakes.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit Lakes
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit Lakes
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit Lakes
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit Lakes
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Detroit Lakes
Ranked #7 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 Detroit Lakes
Ranked #8 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.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Minnesota with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,300 | $26,440 | $40,770 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.98 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $6,840 | $12,500 | $18,160 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.03 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 8 Detroit Lakes 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 Detroit Lakes 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 |