13 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Petoskey: Lake Effect Restoration, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Rainbow Seamless Systems, 133 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #3.
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13 Petoskey general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Lake Effect Restoration | 93 | 5.0★ (37) | Petoskey | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Corble Builders | 88 | 5.0★ (15) | Petoskey | — | — |
| 3 | Rainbow Seamless Systems | 86 | 5.0★ (133) | Petoskey | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | NBM Ventures, LLC. Construction & Remodeling | 80 | 4.9★ (36) | Bay Harbor, 10 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | Northern Quality Construction | 79 | 4.7★ (15) | Petoskey | — | — |
| 6 | Sean Meyer Construction | 79 | 4.6★ (18) | Petoskey | — | — |
| 7 | Ironwood Construction Company | 76 | 3.9★ (7) | Petoskey | — | — |
| 8 | Butcher & Butcher Construction | 76 | 4.3★ (6) | Petoskey | — | — |
| 9 | van kalker construction | 76 | 4.2★ (5) | Petoskey | — | — |
| 10 | BOYD Construction Company Inc | 76 | 4.8★ (4) | Petoskey | — | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 133 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (133).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay Harbor, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Petoskey
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay Harbor, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Property management company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bandi Builders | 4.8★ (17) | In Petoskey |
| Birchwood Construction Company | 4.9★ (18) | In Petoskey |
| Brett Swiss Builders, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Petoskey |
| Clayton S Eby Building Services | 4.8★ (5) | In Petoskey |
| Cottage Company Fine Builders | 4.8★ (17) | In Petoskey |
| Craftmark Construction | 5.0★ (20) | In Petoskey |
| Cyr Painting LLC | 5.0★ (15) | In Petoskey |
| Fettig's Landscaping Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Petoskey |
| Glennwood Custom Builders | 5.0★ (3) | In Petoskey |
| Harbor View Custom Builders | 5.0★ (5) | In Petoskey |
| Kloss Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Petoskey |
| Knibbs Building & Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | In Petoskey |
| Kruskie Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Petoskey |
| Morning Glory Remodeling and Home Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | In Petoskey |
| Norm's Roofing & Siding | 3.8★ (10) | In Petoskey |
| Render Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Petoskey |
| Summertime Construction LLC | 4.7★ (3) | In Petoskey |
| TJ Marble & Granite of Northern Michigan | 4.9★ (45) | In Petoskey |
| TNT Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Petoskey |
| Waterfront Property Management and Builders | 5.0★ (10) | In Petoskey |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Michigan 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 |
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We scored 13 Petoskey 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 Petoskey 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 |