6 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Jacksonville: Glisson Heating & Air, CR Score 83/100; 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: RedHat Construction LLC, 6 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 6 ranked after Glisson Heating & Air; ranked #3.
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6 Jacksonville general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 6 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Glisson Heating & Air | 83 | 4.6★ (28) | Springfield, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Dream Builders | 77 | 3.3★ (3) | Jacksonville | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | RedHat Construction LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (6) | Beardstown, 15 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Improvements by the Brook LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Jacksonville | — | — |
| 5 | Valley Ridge Construction LLC | 70 | 2.8★ (5) | Springfield, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | A to Z General Contracting | 68 | 5.0★ (3) | Beardstown, 22 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (28).
Based in Jacksonville
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Beardstown, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Jacksonville
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Springfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Beardstown, 22 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
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 6 Jacksonville 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 Jacksonville 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 |