219 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Harvard: Brad F. Beller Construction, Inc., CR Score 84/100; 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lake Geneva Heating And Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 219.
Most-reviewed: Dry Otter Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair, 237 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 219 ranked; ranked #11.
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219 Harvard general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 88 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 219 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brad F. Beller Construction, Inc. | 84 | 4.9★ (37) | Crystal Lake, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Lake Geneva Heating And Cooling | 82 | 4.3★ (24) | Elkhorn, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Bella Pools and Spa | 82 | 4.5★ (86) | McHenry, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Fisher Remodeling Services | 82 | 5.0★ (45) | Crystal Lake, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Gerry Reinhardt Renovations | 82 | 5.0★ (49) | Crystal Lake, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Pro Radon Mitigations | 81 | 5.0★ (70) | Johnsburg, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Zigman Remodeling & Construction Inc. | 81 | 4.8★ (14) | Woodstock, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Spartan Roofing and Restoration LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (20) | Fox Lake, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Rk Builders Group Inc. | 80 | 4.9★ (37) | Crystal Lake, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Affordable Construction Company | 80 | 3.8★ (4) | Harvard | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhorn, 17 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 18 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnsburg, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvard
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roscoe, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 237 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (237).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnsburg, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Twin Lakes, 19 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beloit, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 20 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rockford, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakemoor, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Loves Park, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodstock, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 219 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bryam construction | In Harvard | |
| Clearview landscape construction Inc | 1.0★ (1) | In Harvard |
| Dun-Rite Electric | 3.0★ (6) | In Harvard |
| Gallagly Drywall Inc | 3.0★ (4) | In Harvard |
| H&D Contractors, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Harvard |
| Hartwig Mechanical | 3.5★ (39) | In Harvard |
| Johnson Construction Unlimited | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Juern Construction Co | In Harvard | |
| Klimczak Improvements, Inc. | 4.5★ (6) | In Harvard |
| Lagunas Landscaping & Construction | 4.5★ (8) | In Harvard |
| Marble-ous Designs and Granite, Inc. | 1.0★ (1) | In Harvard |
| Metal Masters Buildings | 5.0★ (1) | In Harvard |
| R&N Painting And Small Repairs | In Harvard | |
| Rock Spring Landscape & Construction | 5.0★ (17) | In Harvard |
| Rynovate Custom Builders | In Harvard | |
| Signature HVAC/DUCT Cleaning | In Harvard | |
| Steel-Span Inc | In Harvard | |
| Stonebridge RH Landscaping INC | 3.0★ (2) | In Harvard |
| Timeless Home Improvement | In Harvard | |
| Walsh Family Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Harvard |
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 219 Harvard 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 Harvard 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 |