11 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Grand Rapids: HAWK Construction Inc., CR Score 84/100; 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Expert Building Services, 46 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Grand Rapids general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 11 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HAWK Construction Inc. | 84 | 4.8★ (8) | Grand Rapids | — | Overall |
| 2 | Morton Buildings, Inc. | 82 | 4.3★ (6) | Grand Rapids | — | — |
| 3 | Expert Building Services | 81 | 4.6★ (46) | Grand Rapids | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Lake States Construction | 80 | 4.2★ (5) | Grand Rapids | — | — |
| 5 | Norlakes Construction | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | Grand Rapids | Sat | — |
| 6 | Hammerlund Construction | 76 | 4.0★ (10) | Grand Rapids | — | — |
| 7 | Greener Pastures Construction | 75 | 4.9★ (7) | Grand Rapids | — | — |
| 8 | True North Insulation | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | Hibbing, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Hawkinson Construction Co Inc | 73 | 4.3★ (11) | Grand Rapids | — | — |
| 10 | Specialty Construction Services | 72 | 3.0★ (4) | Grand Rapids | — | — |
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: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 46 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (46).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids
Ranked #4 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 Grand Rapids
Ranked #5 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 Grand Rapids
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hibbing, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Grand Rapids
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Rapids
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hibbing, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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.
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 11 Grand Rapids 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 Grand Rapids 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 |