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Best General Contractors in Joliet, IL (2026)

669 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Joliet: Lexem Group, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Craftsman Builders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 669.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Firemen Sealcoating, 1,528 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 669 ranked; ranked #9.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

669 Joliet general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 55 are open 24/7, 312 open Saturdays and 128 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 669 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Joliet at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Joliet at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Lexem Group615.0★ (237)Naperville, 18 mi away24/7Overall
2Craftsman Builders604.8★ (36)Crest Hill, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Sealant Specialists LLC605.0★ (187)Mokena, 8 mi awaySat—
4MJC Services, LLC595.0★ (9)Frankfort, 1 mi away24/7—
5Russell Home Renovations LLC594.8★ (20)JolietSat · Sun · Evenings—
6Pappas Contracting594.7★ (18)Crest Hill, 5 mi away24/7—
7Bath and Kitchen Experts595.0★ (47)Des Plaines, 15 mi away24/7—
8Coopers Construction Pros595.0★ (27)Yorkville, 11 mi away24/7—
9Firemen Sealcoating594.9★ (1,528)Burr Ridge, 17 mi away—Most reviews
10DanDrey Construction Inc585.0★ (83)Homer Glen, 14 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 669 best general contractors in Joliet, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Joliet

    Based in Naperville, 18 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    724 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60563
  2. Based in Burr Ridge, 17 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,528 Google reviews, the most in Joliet.

    • 4.9★ from 1,528 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7750 S Grant St, Burr Ridge, IL 60527
  3. Based in Homer Glen, 14 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    10405 W 134th St #2204, Palos Park, IL 60464
  4. Based in Joliet

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–9 PM · Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    758 Jasper St, Joliet, IL 60436
  5. Based in Orland Park, 10 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    11545 183rd Pl Suite 108, Orland Park, IL 60467
  6. Based in Coal City, 15 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  7. Based in Montgomery, 14 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days

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 669 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in Joliet, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26RE/MAX Ultimate Professionals - Plainfield574.4★ (8)9 mi
27Real Splash Power Wash574.9★ (76)13 mi
28American Hoist & Manlift, Inc.574.4★ (8)9 mi
29Concept Construction LLC565.0★ (113)19 mi
30Leads Construction Company, LLC564.3★ (39)16 mi
31Champions Construction & Asphalt Inc.564.5★ (136)2 mi
32Boxed Assemblies565.0★ (21)20 mi
33All In One Renovation Services LLC564.8★ (60)19 mi
34Blue Business - Home Renovation565.0★ (17)13 mi
35Lux Renovation & Design565.0★ (28)23 mi
36Association Improvements564.8★ (19)13 mi
37On Time Builders, Inc.565.0★ (71)9 mi
38Xcellent Xteriors Chicago564.2★ (14)15 mi
39Kedzi Construction Group LLC555.0★ (6)15 mi
40Caliber Roofing & Construction Inc.554.9★ (31)18 mi
41Keeler Construction Group554.9★ (57)23 mi
42Pavement Force & Construction555.0★ (28)10 mi
43Osbar Construction555.0★ (5)15 mi
44Amalgamated Services, Inc.554.3★ (6)14 mi
45McBath Construction554.3★ (16)19 mi
46Great Way Construction554.8★ (17)22 mi
47Create Comfort LLC555.0★ (16)23 mi
48Monarch Group555.0★ (4)15 mi
49Cook County Board Up554.2★ (26)21 mi
50Platinum construction Group Inc.544.9★ (17)25 mi

Also serving Joliet

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.

Unranked general contractors serving Joliet
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
24-7secured board up inc4.8★ (17)In Joliet
A&D Exteriors and Remodeling5.0★ (37)In Joliet
Brock Industrial Services3.7★ (10)In Joliet
Capa Construction Inc5.0★ (76)In Joliet
Century Drywall, Inc.4.8★ (10)In Joliet
Construction by Timco5.0★ (38)In Joliet
DuPree Construction Co.4.7★ (39)In Joliet
GDK Construction Inc.4.8★ (72)In Joliet
GTZ Remodeling & Roofing4.1★ (9)In Joliet
Holland Electric, Inc.4.7★ (14)In Joliet
J framing and design4.9★ (58)In Joliet
Joliet Air Conditioning Contracting4.6★ (18)In Joliet
Nowak Windows and Siding Inc.5.0★ (29)In Joliet
Oscar painting and remodeling4.9★ (30)In Joliet
Plainfield Promar Roofing5.0★ (10)In Joliet
Real Seal Basement Waterproofing & Foundation Repair5.0★ (20)In Joliet
Ultimate Roof Coaters3.0★ (8)In Joliet
Unit Step Co4.9★ (22)In Joliet
Well Hung Gutters inc.4.3★ (24)In Joliet
Xpress Drywall and Taping LLC5.0★ (9)In Joliet

How much do general contractors cost in Joliet?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Illinois with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do general contractors cost in Joliet?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$13,850$25,610$39,490Per 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$16,830Per 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 Joliet general contractors

We scored 669 Joliet 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Joliet data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

General contractors in Joliet: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Joliet?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Joliet, IL is Lexem Group with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Craftsman Builders (#2) and Sealant Specialists LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 669 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Joliet?

ContractorsRanked ranks 669 general contractors serving Joliet, IL. 4 of them are based in Joliet; 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 Joliet are open 24/7?

55 ranked general contractors in Joliet post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lexem Group (#1), Craftsman Builders (#2) and MJC Services, LLC (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Joliet work on weekends?

312 of 669 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 128 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lexem Group (#1), Craftsman Builders (#2) and Sealant Specialists LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Joliet?

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 Joliet general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 669 rated general contractors in Joliet is 4.9★, with a median of 7 reviews. Firemen Sealcoating has the most, 1,528 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Joliet count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Joliet 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 Joliet

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 669 general contractors serving Joliet.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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