60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Highwood, IL (2026)
1,124 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Highwood: Umbricht Builders, CR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Green Design Construction Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,124.
- 32
Most-reviewed: Advocate Construction, 1,588 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 1,124 ranked; ranked #32.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,124 Highwood general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 96 are open 24/7, 517 open Saturdays and 196 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,124 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Highwood at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Umbricht Builders | 60 | 4.9★ (39) | Crystal Lake, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Green Design Construction Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Highland Park, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Project Finishers LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (48) | Niles, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Rapid One | 59 | 5.0★ (61) | Arlington Heights, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Seawalls by Shoreline Armor LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (34) | Lake Geneva, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Newnam Restoration Services | 58 | 4.6★ (50) | Crystal Lake, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | The Container Store | 58 | 4.2★ (188) | Northbrook, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Majestic Tiles | 58 | 5.0★ (107) | Wheeling, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Professional Home Improvement, Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (59) | Schaumburg, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | WellExpert | 58 | 4.8★ (1,099) | Elgin, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
The 1,124 best general contractors in Highwood, 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 Highland Park, 2 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1220 Arbor Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
Based in Niles, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7895 N Nordica Ave, Niles, IL 60714
#4 Rapid One
Based in Arlington Heights, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 744 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Based in Lake Geneva, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Crystal Lake, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Northbrook, 3 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.2★ from 188 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 101 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Wheeling, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 466 Diens Dr, Wheeling, IL 60090
Based in Schaumburg, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1325 Wiley Rd #139, Schaumburg, IL 60173
#10 WellExpert
Based in Elgin, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,099 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 1,099 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 120 Prairie Lake Rd ste d, East Dundee, IL 60118
Based in Round Lake, 18 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 283 W Whispering Oaks Ln, Round Lake, IL 60073
Based in Fox Lake, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Highwood
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 51 Highwood Ave, Highwood, IL 60040
Based in Des Plaines, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 304 King Ln, Des Plaines, IL 60016
Based in Deerfield, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Wheeling, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 540 Allendale Dr Ste 210, Wheeling, IL 60090
#17 Superior Corp.
Based in Elk Grove Village, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 509 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 509 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 94 Garlisch Dr, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Based in Chicago, 22 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1511 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
Based in Elk Grove Village, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 41 Martin Ln, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
Based in Westchester, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 459 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 459 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 9825 Roosevelt Rd, Westchester, IL 60154
Based in Highland Park, 2 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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–Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1369 Cavell Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
#22 Stain Away, Inc.
Based in Fox Lake, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
Based in Libertyville, 10 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1244 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
#24 ABC Elite
Based in Elk Grove Village, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 387 Crossen Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
#25 Radon Gone, LLC
Based in Chicago, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1853 W Estes Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
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 1,124 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Highwood
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accent Remodeling | In Highwood | |
| Blue Sun Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Clark Interior & Exterior | In Highwood | |
| D Peterson Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Highwood |
| Elay Construction Services | In Highwood | |
| Fettner Construction | In Highwood | |
| Fontana & Sons Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Green Design Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| JBS Builders, Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Kramer Construction & Management Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Lux Development, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Michael Menn Ltd. | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Mucerino Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| North Shore Deck & Exterior | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Optima Construction & Abatement Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Oskar Painters | 5.0★ (2) | In Highwood |
| Ralda's Home Improvement Construction LLC | In Highwood | |
| Samara Development | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| To The Trade - The ABL Group | In Highwood | |
| W B Miller Construction Co Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
How much do general contractors cost in Highwood?
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 |
How we ranked Highwood general contractors
We scored 1,124 Highwood 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 Highwood 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 Highwood: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Highwood?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Highwood, IL is Umbricht Builders with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Green Design Construction Inc (#2) and Project Finishers LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 1,124 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Highwood?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,124 general contractors serving Highwood, IL. 1 of them is based in Highwood; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Highwood are open 24/7?
96 ranked general contractors in Highwood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Umbricht Builders (#1), Green Design Construction Inc (#2) and Project Finishers LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Highwood work on weekends?
517 of 1,124 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 196 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Umbricht Builders (#1), Green Design Construction Inc (#2) and Project Finishers LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Highwood?
Kitchen remodel typically costs $13,850 to $39,490, with $25,610 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Illinois. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Highwood general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 1,124 rated general contractors in Highwood is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Advocate Construction has the most, 1,588 reviews, and ranks #32. 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 Highwood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Highwood city center, 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 Highwood
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,124 general contractors serving Highwood.
- October 2026: 11 duplicate listings merged.
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