120 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in South Bend: Man On Demand LLC, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Detroit Shedz, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 120.
Most-reviewed: Bender & Son Construction, 77 Google reviews at 4.2★, the most of 120 ranked; ranked #17.
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120 South Bend general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 120 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Man On Demand LLC | 90 | 4.9★ (53) | Elkhart, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | DoAll Home Improvements LLC | 86 | 4.8★ (24) | Mishawaka, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Ziolkowski Construction Inc | 85 | 4.7★ (10) | South Bend | — | — |
| 4 | J Wilson Construction Co Llc | 85 | 4.6★ (10) | South Bend | — | — |
| 5 | W.A. Zimmer Company | 84 | 4.9★ (57) | Elkhart, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Precision Wall Inc | 84 | 4.1★ (9) | South Bend | — | — |
| 7 | Closet & Carpentry Designs | 83 | 4.3★ (6) | South Bend | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Detroit Shedz | 83 | 5.0★ (4) | Niles, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | TRG (The Rienks Group) | 82 | 5.0★ (42) | Granger, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Valley Insulating Co Inc | 82 | 5.0★ (6) | Mishawaka, 5 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 trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Niles, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Elkhart, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dunlap, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 23 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkhart, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 77 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (77).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Mishawaka, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Elkhart, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend
Ranked #25 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.
#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 120 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.
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 120 South Bend 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 South Bend 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 |