14 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Effingham: Jansen Cable Construction, Inc., CR Score 85/100; 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Tri State Carports(Illinois Shop), 21 Google reviews at 3.1★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #7.
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14 Effingham general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jansen Cable Construction, Inc. | 85 | 3.4★ (9) | Effingham | — | Overall |
| 2 | The Handy Man Can | 84 | 4.2★ (5) | Effingham | — | — |
| 3 | Lincolnland Building Office | 83 | 4.5★ (6) | Effingham | — | — |
| 4 | Barr Construction & Remodeling, Inc | 82 | 3.7★ (3) | Effingham | — | — |
| 5 | 3 Sisters Logistics LLC | 82 | 4.8★ (14) | Effingham | — | — |
| 6 | T&U Air Duct & Dryer Vent Cleaning And Chimney Inspection Services Inc Of Illinois | 80 | 4.3★ (9) | Effingham | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Tri State Carports(Illinois Shop) | 78 | 3.1★ (21) | Effingham | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Landsharks Property & Home Improvement | 77 | 5.0★ (7) | Effingham | — | — |
| 9 | Cleary Building Corp. | 77 | 4.2★ (10) | Effingham | — | — |
| 10 | Swingler Construction | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | Effingham | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.1★ from 21 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (21).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Effingham
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vandalia, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 B Construction & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Effingham |
| Affordable Home Improvement & The Gutter Guys | 3.8★ (4) | In Effingham |
| AKRA Builders, Inc. | 4.5★ (2) | In Effingham |
| American Patriot Restoration | 5.0★ (16) | In Effingham |
| Bam Roofing | 4.8★ (39) | In Effingham |
| DMI Property Improvement Services | 4.7★ (15) | In Effingham |
| Earthscapes Contracting | 5.0★ (12) | In Effingham |
| Effingham Homes | 4.0★ (36) | In Effingham |
| Esker & Walker Construction Inc | 4.0★ (4) | In Effingham |
| Esker J B & Sons Concrete Construction | 4.7★ (13) | In Effingham |
| FCI Construction INC. | 5.0★ (2) | In Effingham |
| HWC Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (8) | In Effingham |
| JCR Carpentry & Remodeling, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Effingham |
| Lewis John Concrete Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Effingham |
| Loy's Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Effingham |
| MBI Concrete Construction | 4.5★ (19) | In Effingham |
| NC Builders | 5.0★ (2) | In Effingham |
| Paul J Meyer Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Effingham |
| Roto-Rooter | 4.7★ (210) | In Effingham |
| Schumacher Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Effingham |
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 14 Effingham 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 Effingham 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 |