237 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Chelsea: M/I Homes Heritage Farms, CR Score 81/100; 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Exact Recon Water Damage Jackson Michigan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 237.
Most-reviewed: HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair, 897 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 237 ranked; ranked #8.
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237 Chelsea home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 93 open Saturdays and 63 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 237 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M/I Homes Heritage Farms | 81 | 4.6★ (10) | Chelsea | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Exact Recon Water Damage Jackson Michigan | 81 | 4.8★ (102) | Jackson, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Evergreen Homes | 81 | 4.9★ (45) | Milford, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Ecotelligent Homes | 80 | 5.0★ (149) | Farmington Hills, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Alexandria Home Solutions | 80 | 4.9★ (206) | Southfield, 39 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Vantage Construction Co. | 80 | 4.6★ (29) | Brighton, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Westchester Farms by Norfolk Homes | 80 | 3.9★ (9) | Chelsea | — | — |
| 8 | HomeSpec Waterproofing and Foundation Repair | 80 | 4.9★ (897) | Westland, 35 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 9 | M/I Homes Andelina Farms | 79 | 4.2★ (41) | Saline, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | James Edward Builders Inc | 79 | 4.6★ (78) | East Lansing, 38 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jackson, 20 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 31 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington Hills, 32 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 149 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Southfield, 39 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 206 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Westland, 35 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 897 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (897).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saline, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 38 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saline, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Adrian, 30 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Lyon, 22 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 29 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dearborn, 39 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 465 Google reviews, 465 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northville, 29 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Howell, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor, 18 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 27 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ann Arbor, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 27 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 237 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more home builders within 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baseline Constructors Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Chelsea |
| Charles Shiver Inc. | In Chelsea | |
| Custom Design/Build, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Dexter Builders | 4.4★ (48) | In Chelsea |
| Gateway Restoration, Inc. | 4.8★ (45) | In Chelsea |
| Harborview Carpentry LLC | 5.0★ (53) | In Chelsea |
| Inspired Modular Houses | In Chelsea | |
| Klink Construction LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Chelsea |
| Landscape Constructors Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Chelsea |
| Little House Workshop | In Chelsea | |
| Main Street Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| MAKER Design Build | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Merkel Furniture and Carpet One | 4.7★ (61) | In Chelsea |
| NextGen Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Nick of Time Construction, LLC | 4.7★ (13) | In Chelsea |
| Norfolk Homes: Heritage Pointe of Chelsea | 5.0★ (1) | In Chelsea |
| Riemco Design + Build | 4.9★ (48) | In Chelsea |
| The Preserve of Dexter Builder: Norfolk Homes | 4.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Three Tree Builders | In Chelsea | |
| Veritas Custom Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
We scored 237 Chelsea home builders 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 Chelsea 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 |