64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Essex, ON (2026)
305 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Essex: Jatt Renovations, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 8
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Compass Electrical Services Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 305.
- 5
Most-reviewed: JSM Construction Limited, 95 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 305 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
305 Essex general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 123 open Saturdays and 51 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 305 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Essex at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jatt Renovations | 64 | 5.0★ (46) | Essex | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Valiant Contractor Inc | 62 | 5.0★ (35) | Essex | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | ARJ Renovations | 62 | 5.0★ (35) | Essex | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | In & Out Contracting and Renovations | 61 | 5.0★ (43) | Essex | Sat | — |
| 5 | JSM Construction Limited | 60 | 5.0★ (95) | Windsor, 19 km away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | GS Construction | 60 | 5.0★ (61) | Essex | — | — |
| 7 | On-Site Screens | 60 | 4.9★ (42) | Essex | Sat | — |
| 8 | Compass Electrical Services Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (10) | Essex | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | First Class Renovations & Electrical | 60 | 4.9★ (10) | Essex | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Qt Pro Renovation | 60 | 5.0★ (9) | Essex | 24/7 | — |
The 305 best general contractors in Essex, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Essex
62/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun 9 AM–7 PM
Based in Essex
62/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Essex
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Windsor, 19 km away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 988 Watson Ave, Windsor, ON N8S 3T2
Based in Essex
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1022 Oak Ave, Kingsville, ON N9Y 3T5
Based in Essex
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Essex
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 206 Erie St S, Wheatley, ON N0P 2P0
Based in Essex
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Essex
60/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Essex
60/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#12 Win Renovations
Based in Essex
60/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1370 Deer Run Trail, Belle River, ON N8L 0T4
Based in Essex
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Windsor, 16 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Banwell Rd, Windsor, ON N8N 0A1
Based in Windsor, 19 km away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1278 Aire Pl, Windsor, ON N8S 4E4
Based in Windsor, 20 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
Based in Essex
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Windsor, 19 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 6:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 192 Hampton Crescent, Windsor, ON N9E 4M4
#19 Defined Group
Based in Windsor, 12 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 508 Elmstead Rd, Windsor, ON N8N 2P4
Based in Essex
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4585 County Rd 46 Unit 201, Maidstone, ON N0R 1K0
Based in Windsor, 15 km away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–3 PM · Tue–Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu–Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1217 Cancun St, Windsor, ON N9G 0B2
Based in Essex
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 156 Essex 8, South Woodslee, ON N0R 1V0
Based in Windsor, 23 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 560 Aylmer Ave, Windsor, ON N9A 1T8
Based in Wyandotte, 22 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2858 Front Rd, LaSalle, ON N9J 2N6, Canada
Based in Detroit, 9 km away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
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 305 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Essex
20 more general contractors within 40 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Standard Roofing | 5.0★ (26) | In Essex |
| BK Cornerstone Design Build Ltd. | 4.7★ (66) | In Essex |
| Cainen Contracting | 4.5★ (44) | In Essex |
| Chris King & Sons Construction Ltd | 4.6★ (20) | In Essex |
| DCD Painting Inc. | 4.9★ (40) | In Essex |
| DRQ Fence LLC | 4.6★ (44) | In Essex |
| Evolve construction | 4.7★ (35) | In Essex |
| ExtraHand Construction | 4.5★ (24) | In Essex |
| Garage Floors 4 Less Windsor | 4.9★ (18) | In Essex |
| H F Trim & Flooring and Home inspections! | 5.0★ (20) | In Essex |
| HD Development Group | 4.4★ (55) | In Essex |
| J Nehme Contracting | 5.0★ (27) | In Essex |
| MetroFix Handyman Services LLC | 4.9★ (35) | In Essex |
| Noah Homes | 4.7★ (25) | In Essex |
| Paul Davis Windsor - Essex County | 4.6★ (109) | In Essex |
| Protector Window And Door, Inc | 3.1★ (32) | In Essex |
| Regal Home Developers | 4.8★ (27) | In Essex |
| Sal Deck Fence Construction Landscaping | 4.1★ (17) | In Essex |
| The Detroit Roofing Company | 4.9★ (41) | In Essex |
| Wescon Builders | 5.0★ (27) | In Essex |
How much do general contractors cost in Essex?
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Essex. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | CA$20,510 | CA$37,930 | CA$58,490 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | CA$9,350 | CA$17,080 | CA$24,820 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
How we ranked Essex general contractors
We scored 305 Essex 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 Essex 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 |
General contractors in Essex: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Essex?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Essex, ON is Jatt Renovations with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Valiant Contractor Inc (#2) and ARJ Renovations (#3) follow. We ranked 305 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Essex?
ContractorsRanked ranks 305 general contractors serving Essex, ON. 24 of them are based in Essex; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Essex are open 24/7?
25 ranked general contractors in Essex post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jatt Renovations (#1), Compass Electrical Services Inc (#8) and First Class Renovations & Electrical (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Essex work on weekends?
123 of 305 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 51 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jatt Renovations (#1), Valiant Contractor Inc (#2) and ARJ Renovations (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Essex?
Kitchen remodel typically costs CA$20,510 to CA$58,490, with CA$37,930 typical (Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Essex. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Essex general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 305 rated general contractors in Essex is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. JSM Construction Limited has the most, 95 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do general contractors outside Essex count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Essex city centre, 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 Essex
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 305 general contractors serving Essex.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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