18 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Brummel Truck & Tractor Repair Service, CR Score 93/100; 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Alton Family Construction, 11 Google reviews at 3.5★, the most of 18 ranked after Brummel Truck & Tractor Repair Service; ranked #7.
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18 Salem general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Brummel Truck & Tractor Repair Service | 93 | 4.8★ (20) | Salem | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Quad-State Quality Contracting | 85 | 5.0★ (8) | Centralia, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Henkels & Mc Coy | 83 | 5.0★ (3) | Salem | — | — |
| 4 | Rhino Renovations | 81 | 3.0★ (4) | Salem | — | — |
| 5 | Sa-Nat Industrial Construction Inc | 80 | 4.1★ (10) | Mount Vernon, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | McMillen Construction | 79 | 4.0★ (4) | Mount Vernon, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Alton Family Construction | 78 | 3.5★ (11) | Mount Vernon, 15 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 8 | Shores Builders | 78 | 5.0★ (10) | Centralia, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Paradise Pools & Spas - Salem | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | Salem | Sat | — |
| 10 | Robin Enterprises Inc | 78 | 3.8★ (4) | Centralia, 13 mi away | — | — |
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 20 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (20).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 15 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 15 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Centralia, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Centralia, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Centralia, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vandalia, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tipp City, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mount Vernon, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 618ROOFING - Alpha and Omega Construction | 4.7★ (163) | In Salem |
| Adkins Solutions | In Salem | |
| CUSUMANO CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Fyke Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| General Contractor Inc | 11 mi | |
| Graylow Contracting | In Salem | |
| Harry Flack Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Installation & Remodeling Services | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| J C Construction & Seamless | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Jeff Banes Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| KJ Contractor Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| McCoy Construction and Roofing | 5.0★ (20) | In Salem |
| sandspolebarn | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Sheldon Schulte Construction Inc. | 2.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Sledge Maintenance and Repair | 12 mi | |
| T & S Plumbing and Contracting, LLC | 4.1★ (51) | In Salem |
| T&L Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| TR HomeWorks | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| Vallies Asphalt ( oil and chip / chip seal , blacktop , patching / asphalt repair , seal coating , driveways , parking lots ) | 5.0★ (15) | In Salem |
| Vector Roofing & Construction | 5.0★ (38) | In Salem |
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 18 Salem 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 Salem 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 |