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Best General Contractors in River Forest, IL (2026)

1,618 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in River Forest: D.E. Home Improvement Inc, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lexem Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,618.

  3. 21

    Most-reviewed: The Container Store, 664 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 1,618 ranked; ranked #21.

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

1,618 River Forest general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 132 are open 24/7, 763 open Saturdays and 284 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 1,618 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in River Forest at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in River Forest at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1D.E. Home Improvement Inc884.9★ (76)Forest Park, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Lexem Group885.0★ (237)Naperville, 19 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Polished Concrete Solution885.0★ (75)Chicago, 9 mi away24/7—
4Handy Mates LLC874.9★ (66)Elk Grove Village, 9 mi away24/7—
5Project Finishers LLC875.0★ (48)Niles, 9 mi away24/7—
6Midwest Radon Services, Inc. | Radon Mitigation Chicago & Elmhurst IL875.0★ (459)Westchester, 4 mi awaySat—
7VS ProBuilder875.0★ (23)Chicago, 4 mi away24/7—
8Lux Renovation & Design865.0★ (28)Elk Grove Village, 6 mi away24/7—
9Rapid One865.0★ (61)Arlington Heights, 14 mi away24/7—
10Evolve Construction IL864.8★ (54)Chicago, 10 mi away24/7—

The 1,618 best general contractors in River Forest, 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.

  2. #2 Lexem Group

    Based in Naperville, 19 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 237 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    724 N Washington St, Naperville, IL 60563
    View profile for Lexem Group(630) 995-6755

  7. #7 VS ProBuilder

    Based in Chicago, 4 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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

  9. #9 Rapid One

    Based in Arlington Heights, 14 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 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

  18. #18 Scene Cleaners

    Based in Addison, 10 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1020 W Fullerton Ave Unit G, Addison, IL 60101
    View profile for Scene Cleaners(630) 791-7113

  19. #19 ABC Elite

    Based in Elk Grove Village, 12 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    387 Crossen Ave, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007
    View profile for ABC Elite(312) 905-5203

  21. #21 The Container Store

    Based in Chicago, 8 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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

  24. #24 Triton Construction

    Based in Chicago, 10 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 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

General contractors ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 1,618 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in River Forest, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Great Way Construction854.8★ (17)7 mi
27HandyZap Group Construction844.9★ (21)10 mi
28Harlo construction llc845.0★ (130)16 mi
29United Door and Dock844.7★ (42)13 mi
30AMG Proline Remodeling Kitchen and Bath844.9★ (37)3 mi
31GTO Construction845.0★ (7)4 mi
32Umbricht Builders844.9★ (39)17 mi
33Julio C. Duarte General Contractor845.0★ (22)14 mi
34Styza Tectonic LLC845.0★ (9)7 mi
35S&S Home Fix, LLC844.9★ (36)12 mi
36Radon Gone, LLC845.0★ (57)11 mi
37Accurate Board-Up & Glass, INC845.0★ (10)8 mi
38SK Remodeling and Decorating Inc.845.0★ (38)6 mi
39Chicago Garage Builders845.0★ (125)4 mi
40Create Comfort LLC835.0★ (16)12 mi
41Relevant Homes835.0★ (6)5 mi
42Boxed Assemblies835.0★ (21)15 mi
43Vesta Home Services834.8★ (179)3 mi
44Colfax Corporation834.6★ (10)7 mi
45Bonn Builders Inc834.8★ (68)8 mi
46Czar Renovations Inc835.0★ (4)3 mi
47montes corp835.0★ (41)4 mi
48(XRB) Construction Services, LLC833.9★ (18)5 mi
49NF Remodeling & Construction835.0★ (9)4 mi
50Eco Pest Solutions834.8★ (125)3 mi

Also serving River Forest

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.

Unranked general contractors serving River Forest
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amazing Quality Builders5.0★ (1)In River Forest
Bern Builders IncIn River Forest
BoBo Construction3.0★ (2)3 mi
Crunch Demolition Contractors1.0★ (2)3 mi
eighty-eight inc.3.0★ (2)3 mi
Elm Floor Inc5.0★ (2)1 mi
G.G.A. Construction Corporation5.0★ (2)1 mi
Hosek & Sons Inc3.0★ (2)2 mi
J & sons home repair5.0★ (2)1 mi
JVNA Construction5.0★ (2)1 mi
Keystone Ventures LLCIn River Forest
KPC Remodeling Contractors5.0★ (2)2 mi
Mack's CC, LLC5.0★ (1)In River Forest
Midtown General Construction LLC3.0★ (2)2 mi
Multi Serve3.0★ (2)3 mi
Perfect Interiors LLC.In River Forest
S&M Home Improvement & Contractor LLC5.0★ (2)2 mi
Skyline Metal Fabrication5.0★ (1)In River Forest
Smart City Renovation5.0★ (2)3 mi
Warrior Construction Inc3.0★ (2)2 mi

How much do general contractors cost in River Forest?

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 River Forest?
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 River Forest general contractors

We scored 1,618 River Forest 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 River Forest 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 River Forest: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in River Forest?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in River Forest, IL is D.E. Home Improvement Inc with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Lexem Group (#2) and Polished Concrete Solution (#3) follow. We ranked 1,618 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in River Forest?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,618 general contractors serving River Forest, IL. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in River Forest are open 24/7?

132 ranked general contractors in River Forest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are D.E. Home Improvement Inc (#1), Lexem Group (#2) and Polished Concrete Solution (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in River Forest work on weekends?

763 of 1,618 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 284 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are D.E. Home Improvement Inc (#1), Lexem Group (#2) and Polished Concrete Solution (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in River Forest?

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 River Forest general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,618 rated general contractors in River Forest is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. The Container Store has the most, 664 reviews, and ranks #21. 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 River Forest count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the River Forest 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 River Forest

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,618 general contractors serving River Forest.
  2. October 2026: 18 duplicate listings merged.

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