645 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Grayslake: Modern Builders and Design, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Northshore Finishing, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 645.
Most-reviewed: WellExpert, 1,099 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 645 ranked; ranked #16.
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645 Grayslake general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 51 are open 24/7, 286 open Saturdays and 105 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 645 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Modern Builders and Design | 88 | 5.0★ (112) | Round Lake, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Northshore Finishing | 87 | 4.9★ (17) | Grayslake | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Seawalls by Shoreline Armor LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (34) | Lake Geneva, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Martinez Home Improvement | 86 | 4.9★ (19) | Gurnee, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Stain Away, Inc. | 85 | 4.9★ (93) | Fox Lake, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Rapid One | 85 | 5.0★ (61) | Arlington Heights, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Professional Home Improvement, Inc. | 85 | 4.9★ (59) | Schaumburg, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Newnam Restoration Services | 85 | 4.6★ (50) | Crystal Lake, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Umbricht Builders | 84 | 4.9★ (39) | Crystal Lake, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Varia Design Build | 84 | 5.0★ (8) | Libertyville, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Grayslake
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Lake Geneva, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Gurnee, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Fox Lake, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Arlington Heights, 21 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Schaumburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Crystal Lake, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Crystal Lake, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Libertyville, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Kenosha, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Lake Villa, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Fox Lake, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Elgin, 19 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Libertyville, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Elgin, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,099 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,099).
Based in Highland Park, 16 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Fox Lake, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Libertyville, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Crystal Lake, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Fox Lake, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Libertyville, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Elk Grove Village, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Lake Villa, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Des Plaines, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, open 24/7.
#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 645 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Interiors | 4.7★ (54) | In Grayslake |
| American Eagle Exteriors | 4.0★ (4) | In Grayslake |
| Aspen Landscapes, Inc | 4.5★ (39) | In Grayslake |
| Asphalt Paving Repair & Maintenance | In Grayslake | |
| Backyard Builders | 4.9★ (46) | In Grayslake |
| Benny's Electrical Contracting | 5.0★ (3) | In Grayslake |
| CCL Services LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Grayslake |
| Fassbinder Construction | In Grayslake | |
| Garris Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (10) | In Grayslake |
| J & S Cooper Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Grayslake |
| JS Construction and Home Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Grayslake |
| Lotus Home Improvement | 4.7★ (24) | In Grayslake |
| NWS Restoration - Roofing Contractor and Painting Company of Zion | 5.0★ (13) | In Grayslake |
| Oak Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Grayslake |
| Platinum | 5.0★ (68) | In Grayslake |
| Professional Ice Dam Removal | 5.0★ (1) | In Grayslake |
| RosaS & Sons | 5.0★ (2) | In Grayslake |
| The Finished Edge | 5.0★ (8) | In Grayslake |
| Unlimited Construction Pro PLLC | 4.4★ (7) | In Grayslake |
| Whitts Construction | In Grayslake |
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 645 Grayslake 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 Grayslake 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 |