61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Waukegan, IL (2026)
557 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Waukegan: Seawalls by Shoreline Armor LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Caponi Chimney, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 557.
- 26
Most-reviewed: Superior Corp., 509 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 557 ranked; ranked #26.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
557 Waukegan general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 49 are open 24/7, 248 open Saturdays and 91 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 557 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Waukegan at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seawalls by Shoreline Armor LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (34) | Lake Geneva, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Modern Builders and Design | 60 | 5.0★ (112) | Round Lake, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Caponi Chimney | 60 | 4.9★ (57) | Kenosha, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | A+ Prestige Home Solutions | 60 | 4.6★ (18) | Waukegan | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | FIXX | 60 | 4.9★ (172) | Gurnee, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Stain Away, Inc. | 60 | 4.9★ (93) | Fox Lake, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | LandMark Exteriors | 60 | 4.7★ (181) | Libertyville, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Umbricht Builders | 58 | 4.9★ (39) | Crystal Lake, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | C&E Wurzer Construction | 58 | 4.5★ (98) | Gurnee, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Newnam Restoration Services | 58 | 4.6★ (50) | Crystal Lake, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 557 best general contractors in Waukegan, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Round Lake, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 283 W Whispering Oaks Ln, Round Lake, IL 60073
Based in Kenosha, 5 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Waukegan
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2501 Chestnut St, Waukegan, IL 60087
#5 FIXX
Based in Gurnee, 2 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.9★ from 172 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3608 Grand Ave Unit I, Gurnee, IL 60031
Based in Fox Lake, 13 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
Based in Libertyville, 7 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 181 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1244 N Milwaukee Ave, Libertyville, IL 60048
Based in Crystal Lake, 15 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Gurnee, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 98 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1761 N Dilleys Rd, Gurnee, IL 60031
Based in Crystal Lake, 16 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#11 Rapid One
Based in Arlington Heights, 23 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 744 W Algonquin Rd, Arlington Heights, IL 60005
Based in Grayslake, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 155 Wicks St, Grayslake, IL 60030
Based in Highland Park, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1220 Arbor Ave, Highland Park, IL 60035
Based in Lake Villa, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 740 Sun Lake Rd, Lake Villa, IL 60046
Based in Crystal Lake, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#16 Deeproot Gardens
Based in Waukegan
57/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1020 Elizabeth Ave, Waukegan, IL 60085
#17 Majestic Tiles
Based in Wheeling, 16 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 107 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 466 Diens Dr, Wheeling, IL 60090
Based in Gurnee, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Schaumburg, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1325 Wiley Rd #139, Schaumburg, IL 60173
Based in Niles, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7895 N Nordica Ave, Niles, IL 60714
Based in Libertyville, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 209 Peterson Rd, Libertyville, IL 60048
Based in Fox Lake, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun 7 AM–4 PM
Based in Northbrook, 15 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.2★ from 188 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 10 AM–8 PM · Sun 11 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 101 Skokie Blvd, Northbrook, IL 60062
Based in Libertyville, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 611 S Milwaukee Ave Suite 114, Libertyville, IL 60048
Based in Racine, 24 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 157 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2425 S Memorial Dr Suite 1, Racine, WI 53403
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 557 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Waukegan
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.
How much do general contractors cost in Waukegan?
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 |
How we ranked Waukegan general contractors
We scored 557 Waukegan general contractors on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Waukegan data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
General contractors in Waukegan: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Waukegan?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Waukegan, IL is Seawalls by Shoreline Armor LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Modern Builders and Design (#2) and Caponi Chimney (#3) follow. We ranked 557 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Waukegan?
ContractorsRanked ranks 557 general contractors serving Waukegan, IL. 3 of them are based in Waukegan; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Waukegan are open 24/7?
49 ranked general contractors in Waukegan post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Seawalls by Shoreline Armor LLC (#1), Caponi Chimney (#3) and A+ Prestige Home Solutions (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Waukegan work on weekends?
248 of 557 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 91 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Seawalls by Shoreline Armor LLC (#1), Modern Builders and Design (#2) and A+ Prestige Home Solutions (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Waukegan?
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 Waukegan general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 557 rated general contractors in Waukegan is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Superior Corp. has the most, 509 reviews, and ranks #26. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do general contractors outside Waukegan count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Waukegan 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 Waukegan
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 557 general contractors serving Waukegan.
- October 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.
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