37 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ottawa: Kekoas Renovation and Construction, CR Score 87/100; 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): IV Construction, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 37.
Most-reviewed: IV Construction, Inc., 37 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 37 ranked after Kekoas Renovation and Construction; ranked #3.
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37 Ottawa general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 37 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kekoas Renovation and Construction | 87 | 4.8★ (64) | South Beloit, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Hard Core Brands International | 86 | 4.6★ (31) | Ottawa | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | IV Construction, Inc. | 85 | 4.4★ (37) | Peru, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 4 | Barnett Construction | 81 | 4.8★ (5) | Ottawa | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Streator Building Systems Inc | 80 | 3.7★ (6) | Streator, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | JAY M MASTER PAINTER INC | 80 | 5.0★ (27) | Hilliard, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Alpha Construction | 79 | 4.0★ (5) | Ottawa | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | DRIVEN CONSTRUCTION & DESIGN,CORP. | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | Morris, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Toolbelt Renovation LLC | 78 | 3.7★ (3) | Princeton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Dream Builders | 78 | 3.2★ (5) | Ottawa | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (64).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Streator, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hilliard, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morris, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Princeton, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandwich, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmhurst, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morris, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mendota, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Morris, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morris, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peru, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | JB Contracting | 71 | 3.7★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Brian Kuhne Carpentry LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 28 | RSG Millwrights, Inc. | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 29 | Builders Choice Inc | 70 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Streator Asphalt | 70 | 3.7★ (3) | 17 mi |
| 31 | PRO Remodeling | 69 | 3.1★ (15) | 15 mi |
| 32 | Vissering Construction Company | 68 | 3.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Rippel Construction | 67 | 5.0★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 34 | Masley Construction | 67 | 3.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 35 | Zavada Construction Inc | 67 | 3.0★ (5) | 16 mi |
| 36 | Cleary Building Corp. | 66 | 3.0★ (20) | 23 mi |
| 37 | Stott Contracting LLC | 63 | 4.7★ (3) | 20 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AP Carpentry, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Bilyeu Seamless Gutters | 5.0★ (5) | In Ottawa |
| CAP Construction Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Dean's Dynamic Concrete Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Fox Valley Brushworks | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Halm Electrical Contracting | 4.2★ (5) | In Ottawa |
| Humble Home Carpentry | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| J.F. Brennan Company - Ottawa | 5.0★ (2) | In Ottawa |
| Leon Builders, L.L.C. | 4.3★ (11) | In Ottawa |
| Liebhart Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Ottawa |
| Mackenzie Exteriors & Landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Prairie State Insulation | 5.0★ (2) | In Ottawa |
| Ruiz Construction | 3.0★ (6) | In Ottawa |
| S & E Concrete | 1.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| Starved Rock Heating & Cooling | 4.5★ (15) | In Ottawa |
| Steinhour Construction | 4.2★ (5) | In Ottawa |
| TBolt Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Ottawa |
| Ted Bain Exteriors & Roofing, L.L.C. | 4.4★ (16) | In Ottawa |
| TS Construction & Restoration LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Ottawa |
| Walsh Plumbing & Heating Inc | 3.7★ (3) | In Ottawa |
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 37 Ottawa 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ottawa data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |