712 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake in the Hills: WellExpert, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 1,099 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Approved Exteriors Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 712.
Most-reviewed: Advocate Construction, 1,588 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 712 ranked; ranked #20.
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712 Lake in the Hills general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 48 are open 24/7, 327 open Saturdays and 116 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 712 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | WellExpert | 62 | 4.8★ (1,099) | Elgin, 7 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Gerry Reinhardt Renovations | 59 | 5.0★ (49) | Crystal Lake, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Fisher Remodeling Services | 59 | 5.0★ (45) | Crystal Lake, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Approved Exteriors Inc | 58 | 4.9★ (37) | Elgin, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Crs business corporation | 58 | 5.0★ (139) | Elgin, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Modern Builders and Design | 58 | 5.0★ (112) | Round Lake, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Professional Home Improvement, Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (59) | Schaumburg, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Rapid One | 58 | 5.0★ (61) | Arlington Heights, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Stain Away, Inc. | 58 | 4.9★ (93) | Fox Lake, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Bella Pools and Spa | 57 | 4.5★ (86) | McHenry, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 1,099 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Round Lake, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington Heights, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Charles, 18 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake in the Hills
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hanover Park, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Streamwood, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glendale Heights, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,588 Google reviews, the most in Lake in the Hills.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 18 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntley, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inverness, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 712 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Andrews Construction Inc. | In Lake in the Hills | |
| Chadwick Contracting Co | 3.9★ (7) | In Lake in the Hills |
| Church Street Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Dab Builds | In Lake in the Hills | |
| Excel Fire And Water Damage Restoration Services | 5.0★ (597) | In Lake in the Hills |
| Hammer Down Construction | In Lake in the Hills | |
| Iron Legacy Homes LLC | In Lake in the Hills | |
| JJ Stucco & Plastering System Inc. | 5.0★ (47) | In Lake in the Hills |
| JWB Home Solutions | In Lake in the Hills | |
| KDBO INC. | In Lake in the Hills | |
| mma construction | In Lake in the Hills | |
| Neri Contractors & Excavators, Inc. | In Lake in the Hills | |
| Nu-Gen Cleaning & Restoration | 4.9★ (316) | In Lake in the Hills |
| Podroof shipping container roof kits by Shield | In Lake in the Hills | |
| Reform Vinyl Siding Installation | 5.0★ (45) | In Lake in the Hills |
| SCK Group | In Lake in the Hills | |
| Suburban Electric | In Lake in the Hills | |
| Superior Pad Bathroom & Kitchen Remodeling Contractors | 5.0★ (21) | In Lake in the Hills |
| TJ Beam, Inc. | 4.5★ (40) | In Lake in the Hills |
| WORKMIX Construction | In Lake in the Hills |
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 712 Lake in the Hills 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 in the Hills 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 |