61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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
Best General Contractors in Lake Forest, IL (2026)
907 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lake Forest: Seawalls by Shoreline Armor LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Umbricht Builders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 907.
- 11
Most-reviewed: WellExpert, 1,099 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 907 ranked; ranked #11.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
907 Lake Forest general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 71 are open 24/7, 409 open Saturdays and 154 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 907 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Lake Forest at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seawalls by Shoreline Armor LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (34) | Lake Geneva, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Umbricht Builders | 60 | 4.9★ (39) | Crystal Lake, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Green Design Construction Inc | 59 | 5.0★ (19) | Highland Park, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Modern Builders and Design | 59 | 5.0★ (112) | Round Lake, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Rapid One | 59 | 5.0★ (61) | Arlington Heights, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Newnam Restoration Services | 59 | 4.6★ (50) | Crystal Lake, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | LandMark Exteriors | 59 | 4.7★ (181) | Libertyville, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Stain Away, Inc. | 59 | 4.9★ (93) | Fox Lake, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Rohrer For Construction | 59 | 5.0★ (17) | Fox Lake, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Project Finishers LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (48) | Niles, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 907 best general contractors in Lake Forest, 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 Crystal Lake, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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
Based in Highland Park, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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 Round Lake, 14 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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
#5 Rapid One
Based in Arlington Heights, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Crystal Lake, 10 mi away
59/100CR 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 Libertyville, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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
Based in Fox Lake, 13 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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 Fox Lake, 1 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 7 AM–4 PM
Based in Niles, 16 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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
#11 WellExpert
Based in Elgin, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,099 Google reviews, the most in Lake Forest.
- 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 Schaumburg, 17 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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
#13 Majestic Tiles
Based in Wheeling, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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
#14 Caponi Chimney
Based in Kenosha, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Fox Lake, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 Northbrook, 8 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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
Based in Libertyville, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 611 S Milwaukee Ave Suite 114, Libertyville, IL 60048
Based in Waukegan, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2501 Chestnut St, Waukegan, IL 60087
Based in Grayslake, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 155 Wicks St, Grayslake, IL 60030
Based in Des Plaines, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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 Libertyville, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 209 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048
Based in Elk Grove Village, 17 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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 Highwood, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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 Highland Park, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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
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 907 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lake Forest
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AJ's Painting & Home Improvements LLC | 4.3★ (6) | In Lake Forest |
| Altounian Construction Inc | In Lake Forest | |
| ART-B Group - Masonry Contractor Lake Forest, Evanston | 5.0★ (3) | In Lake Forest |
| ARVIN Engineering | In Lake Forest | |
| Aura Pergola & Deck Builders | 5.0★ (11) | In Lake Forest |
| Barts Remodeling | In Lake Forest | |
| Century Bay Builders | 4.1★ (9) | In Lake Forest |
| Chameleon Restoration llc | In Lake Forest | |
| change of space homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Forest |
| Fontana & Sons Construction | 4.5★ (2) | In Lake Forest |
| GreenPROChicago, Inc. | In Lake Forest | |
| Halloran & Yauch, Inc. | 4.8★ (58) | In Lake Forest |
| Jonathan Copeland Contracting, Inc | In Lake Forest | |
| Maddock Construction Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Forest |
| Meer Commercial Heating and Air | 5.0★ (4) | In Lake Forest |
| Mordini General Contracting | 5.0★ (8) | In Lake Forest |
| MV Homes, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Lake Forest |
| Platinum Porch Deck Builders | 5.0★ (5) | In Lake Forest |
| RL Home Window Replacement | 5.0★ (44) | In Lake Forest |
| Tiedmann Enterprises Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Forest |
How much do general contractors cost in Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest general contractors
We scored 907 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Lake Forest?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Lake Forest, IL is Seawalls by Shoreline Armor LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Umbricht Builders (#2) and Green Design Construction Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 907 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Lake Forest?
ContractorsRanked ranks 907 general contractors serving Lake Forest, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Lake Forest are open 24/7?
71 ranked general contractors in Lake Forest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Seawalls by Shoreline Armor LLC (#1), Umbricht Builders (#2) and Green Design Construction Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Lake Forest work on weekends?
409 of 907 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 154 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Seawalls by Shoreline Armor LLC (#1), Umbricht Builders (#2) and Green Design Construction Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Lake Forest?
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 Lake Forest general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 907 rated general contractors in Lake Forest is 4.9★, with a median of 9 reviews. WellExpert has the most, 1,099 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Lake Forest count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lake Forest 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 Lake Forest
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 907 general contractors serving Lake Forest.
- October 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.
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