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Best General Contractors in Lower West Side, IL (2026)

1,446 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Lower West Side: Polished Concrete Solution, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Evolve Construction IL, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,446.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: The Container Store, 664 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 1,446 ranked; ranked #6.

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

1,446 Lower West Side general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 118 are open 24/7, 671 open Saturdays and 256 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,446 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the General contractors in West Town ranking. See General contractors in West Town

Top 10 general contractors in Lower West Side at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Lower West Side at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Polished Concrete Solution895.0★ (75)Chicago, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2Evolve Construction IL884.8★ (54)Chicago, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies
3D.E. Home Improvement Inc874.9★ (76)Forest Park, 12 mi away24/7—
4Triton Construction874.9★ (100)Chicago, 2 mi awaySat · Sun—
5PYZCONSTRUCTION865.0★ (22)Elk Grove Village, 4 mi away24/7—
6The Container Store864.4★ (664)Chicago, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
7Clean Master Service Chicago Llc. General Contractor865.0★ (86)Chicago, 6 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Project Finishers LLC865.0★ (48)Niles, 14 mi away24/7—
924hr Rapid Board Up Service854.9★ (36)Chicago, 5 mi away24/7—
10Lux Renovation & Design855.0★ (28)Elk Grove Village, 10 mi away24/7—

The 1,446 best general contractors in Lower West Side, ranked

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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Lower West Side

    Based in Chicago, 4 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1511 N Wells St, Chicago, IL 60610
  2. Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3159 S Wells St, Chicago, IL 60616
  3. Based in Chicago, 4 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 664 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.4★ from 664 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    908 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
  4. Based in Chicago, 9 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4106 N Narragansett Ave, Chicago, IL 60634
  5. Based in Arlington Heights, 22 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    744 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
  6. Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    212 North Carpenter St# A1, A2, Chicago, IL 60607

How much do general contractors cost in Lower West Side?

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 Lower West Side?
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 Lower West Side general contractors

We scored 1,446 Lower West Side 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Lower West Side data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

General contractors in Lower West Side: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Lower West Side?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Lower West Side, IL is Polished Concrete Solution with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 75 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Evolve Construction IL (#2) and D.E. Home Improvement Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 1,446 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Lower West Side?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,446 general contractors serving Lower West Side, IL. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Lower West Side are open 24/7?

118 ranked general contractors in Lower West Side post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Polished Concrete Solution (#1), Evolve Construction IL (#2) and D.E. Home Improvement Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Lower West Side work on weekends?

671 of 1,446 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 256 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Polished Concrete Solution (#1), Evolve Construction IL (#2) and D.E. Home Improvement Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Lower West Side?

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 Lower West Side general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,446 rated general contractors in Lower West Side is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. The Container Store has the most, 664 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do general contractors outside Lower West Side count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Lower West Side 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 Lower West Side

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,446 general contractors serving Lower West Side.
  2. October 2026: 16 duplicate listings merged.

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