86 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Shields: HELP LLC, CR Score 89/100; 4.8★ from 167 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dependable Sewer Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 86.
Most-reviewed: Dependable Sewer Cleaning, 378 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 86 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
86 Shields general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 86 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HELP LLC | 89 | 4.8★ (167) | Bridgeport, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dependable Sewer Cleaning | 84 | 4.3★ (378) | Bay City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | J & J Contracting | 82 | 3.3★ (14) | Saginaw, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Dora & Sons Renovations | 79 | 4.8★ (19) | Bay City, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | RB Satkowiak's City Sewer Cleaners Inc | 77 | 4.5★ (121) | Saginaw, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | GSGC | 77 | 4.2★ (5) | Cottage Grove, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Wilson Development Group | 77 | 3.8★ (10) | Midland, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | J R Heineman & Sons Inc | 77 | 4.3★ (6) | Saginaw, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Woods Elmer A | 77 | 5.0★ (4) | Saginaw, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Midwest Pole Barns | 76 | 4.0★ (57) | Midland, 19 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 availability: 4.8★ from 167 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 378 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (378).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.3★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 17 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Saginaw, 1 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Midland, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 10 mi away
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 Midland, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freeland, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 17 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owosso, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Midland, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Bay City, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saginaw, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bay City, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 86 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Above Average Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Allegiant Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Dan Wall Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| DWT Renovation | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Frank Stockwell Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| FTB Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Gay Excavating Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Gehrcke Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| K & B Bierlein Builders Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Magnum Construction Company, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Martha Brown Custom Builder | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Mussleman Excavating LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Ostrander Contracting | 2.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Root Remodeling | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Scherzer Builders | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Schmeichel Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| SRS Builders | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Tithof Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Tri-City Contracting Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Waddell Company Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
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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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 86 Shields 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 Shields 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 |