12 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rensselaer: Compass Adjusters Co, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): M2N Home Improvement & Design, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 12.
Most-reviewed: Cummins Remodeling, 35 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #2.
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12 Rensselaer general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Compass Adjusters Co | 87 | 5.0★ (23) | Inverness, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Cummins Remodeling | 86 | 5.0★ (35) | Lynwood, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | M2N Home Improvement & Design | 84 | 4.7★ (3) | Rensselaer | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | CDC Resources Inc | 80 | 4.2★ (6) | Rensselaer | — | — |
| 5 | Steve's Specialized Services LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (6) | Rensselaer | Sat | — |
| 6 | Rios Granite Corp. | 77 | 4.0★ (8) | Rensselaer | — | — |
| 7 | Joken Construction & Remodeling | 75 | 4.1★ (13) | Gary, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Valhalla Construction LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (5) | Cedar Lake, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | LA LUZ LLC | 74 | 4.5★ (8) | East Chicago, 23 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | 181 Properties, LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | Rensselaer | — | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 23 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (35).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rensselaer
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rensselaer
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Rensselaer
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rensselaer
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 23 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 23 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Chicago, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rensselaer
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomery, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 181 Design + Build | In Rensselaer | |
| A-Z Construction and Remodeling Co. | 23 mi | |
| Bella Vista LLC | 23 mi | |
| Building Dreams Construction llc | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Chicago Renovators | 23 mi | |
| Elevate Exterior Renovations LLC | 23 mi | |
| GMV Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Honest Abe Log Homes (Steve's Specialized Services) | In Rensselaer | |
| JN Charles Construction LLC | 17 mi | |
| Kotva contracting | 21 mi | |
| Legacy Restorations LLC | 23 mi | |
| Oceanview Group LLC | 23 mi | |
| Peak Structures LLC | 23 mi | |
| Proline Construction & Remodeling LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| R&B Property & Renovations | 23 mi | |
| Rayner Construction & Remodeling | 23 mi | |
| Sayler Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Rensselaer |
| Scurtu Construction Group | 9 mi | |
| Southern End Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Titan Construction & Engineering Services | 3.0★ (2) | In Rensselaer |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Indiana 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 12 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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 |