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Best General Contractors in Near South Side, IL (2026)

1,326 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Near South 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 1,326.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: The Container Store, 664 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 1,326 ranked; ranked #5.

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

1,326 Near South Side general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 108 are open 24/7, 608 open Saturdays and 242 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 1,326 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 Near South Side at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Near South 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
3Triton Construction874.9★ (100)Chicago, 2 mi awaySat · Sun—
4D.E. Home Improvement Inc864.9★ (76)Forest Park, 14 mi away24/7—
5The Container Store864.4★ (664)Chicago, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
6Clean Master Service Chicago Llc. General Contractor865.0★ (86)Chicago, 7 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Project Finishers LLC855.0★ (48)Niles, 15 mi away24/7—
824hr Rapid Board Up Service854.9★ (36)Chicago, 6 mi away24/7—
9Henley Constructions Inc854.9★ (68)Chicago, 6 mi away24/7—
10Pasieka Engineering855.0★ (18)Chicago, 7 mi away24/7—

The 1,326 best general contractors in Near South 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 Near South Side

    #1 Polished Concrete Solution

    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
    View profile for Polished Concrete Solution

  3. #3 Triton Construction

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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
    View profile for Triton Construction(877) 791-9797

  5. #5 The Container Store

    Based in Chicago, 4 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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
    View profile for The Container Store(312) 654-8450

  13. #13 VS ProBuilder

    Based in Chicago, 11 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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
    View profile for VS ProBuilder(773) 788-5968

  17. #17 Icon Remodeler Chicago

    Based in Chicago, 3 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 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
    View profile for Icon Remodeler Chicago(773) 203-8351

  18. #18 Rapid One

    Based in Arlington Heights, 23 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 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
    View profile for Rapid One(224) 499-5500

  20. #20 Radon Gone, LLC

    Based in Chicago, 11 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    1853 W Estes Ave, Chicago, IL 60626
    View profile for Radon Gone, LLC(847) 668-5313

  24. #24 Hermistonn

    Based in Chicago, 2 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    909 S Aberdeen St, Chicago, IL 60607
    View profile for Hermistonn(773) 373-0997

How much do general contractors cost in Near South 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 Near South 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 Near South Side general contractors

We scored 1,326 Near South 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 Near South 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 Near South Side: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Near South Side?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Near South 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 Triton Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 1,326 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Near South Side?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,326 general contractors serving Near South Side, IL. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Near South Side are open 24/7?

108 ranked general contractors in Near South Side post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Polished Concrete Solution (#1), Evolve Construction IL (#2) and D.E. Home Improvement Inc (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Near South Side work on weekends?

608 of 1,326 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 242 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Polished Concrete Solution (#1), Evolve Construction IL (#2) and Triton Construction (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Near South 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 Near South Side general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,326 rated general contractors in Near South Side is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. The Container Store has the most, 664 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Near South Side count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Near South 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 Near South Side

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,326 general contractors serving Near South Side.
  2. October 2026: 11 duplicate listings merged.

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