17 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Sterling: Rural Renovators, CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wyatt H. LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 17.
Most-reviewed: United Metal Buildings, 76 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 17 ranked after Rural Renovators; ranked #3.
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17 Sterling general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 17 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rural Renovators | 89 | 4.9★ (86) | Sterling | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Phillips Construction | 85 | 4.9★ (9) | Rock Falls, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | United Metal Buildings | 83 | 4.7★ (76) | Rock Falls, 2 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Wyatt H. LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | Ankeny, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Paschall Enterprises Inc. | 81 | 5.0★ (7) | Sterling | Sat | — |
| 6 | Quality Stripe | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Rock Falls, 1 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Lopez Miranda Remodeling | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | Irving Park, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Underhile Utility Construction | 78 | 5.0★ (18) | Dixon, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Gatewood Home Improvements | 77 | 4.9★ (11) | Ankeny, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Quality Design Inc. - Dixon | 77 | 4.7★ (12) | Dixon, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 86 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (86).
Based in Rock Falls, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Rock Falls, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Ankeny, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Sterling
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Rock Falls, 1 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Irving Park, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Dixon, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Utility contractor”.
Based in Ankeny, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Dixon, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Dixon, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Rock Falls, 2 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Dixon, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Rock Falls, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Rock Falls, 18 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Dixon, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Dixon, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate Paving and Seal Coating | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| American Quality Windows Inc | 4.7★ (49) | In Sterling |
| Angel's Wood Floor Restoration | 5.0★ (4) | In Sterling |
| associated services enterprise llc | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Behrens Plumbing & Mechanical | 5.0★ (7) | In Sterling |
| Bill Clark Construction Inc | In Sterling | |
| CPM Inc Crane Project Management | In Sterling | |
| Dempsey & Sons Construction | 2.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Elite Painting and Renovation | 4.7★ (15) | In Sterling |
| Helm Electric | In Sterling | |
| Hibbard Builders, Inc. | In Sterling | |
| Hibbard Land Works | 5.0★ (1) | In Sterling |
| Reyes Construction | In Sterling | |
| Rob's Home Repairs | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Steve Hampton Builders Inc | 1.0★ (2) | In Sterling |
| Steve's Handyman Service | 1.0★ (2) | In Sterling |
| T A Licocci Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Top Notch Garage Doors | 5.0★ (48) | In Sterling |
| Total Construction Services, TCS | 5.0★ (148) | In Sterling |
| Twin City Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Sterling |
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 17 Sterling 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 Sterling 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 |