274 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in DeKalb: Silverthorne Homebuilders, CR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 208 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pradeep Singh – Your Local Real Estate Expert, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 274.
Most-reviewed: Honea Construction & Remodeling, 127 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 274 ranked after Silverthorne Homebuilders; ranked #44.
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274 DeKalb home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 155 open Saturdays and 105 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 274 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Silverthorne Homebuilders | 61 | 4.7★ (208) | Sycamore, 4 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Pradeep Singh – Your Local Real Estate Expert | 60 | 4.9★ (85) | Schaumburg, 34 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Cambridge Lakes North Traditional Single Family by D.R. Horton | 59 | 4.8★ (46) | Pingree Grove, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Prairie Ridge Traditional Single Family by D.R. Horton | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | Hampshire, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Lennar at Ponds of Stony Creek | 58 | 4.5★ (39) | Elgin, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Ryan Homes at Prairie Ridge | 58 | 4.4★ (45) | Hampshire, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Sonoma Trails by D.R. Horton | 57 | 5.0★ (33) | Oswego, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | The Grasslands by D.R. Horton | 57 | 4.7★ (44) | Bartlett, 28 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Cider Grove by D.R. Horton | 57 | 4.8★ (29) | Huntley, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | DJK Custom Homes | 57 | 4.5★ (66) | Naperville, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 208 Google reviews, the most in DeKalb.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg, 34 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pingree Grove, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampshire, 17 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampshire, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oswego, 29 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bartlett, 28 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntley, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 33 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampshire, 17 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sycamore, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Elgin, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 32 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pingree Grove, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 36 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 19 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Elgin, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plano, 27 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 37 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntley, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downers Grove, 28 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oswego, 28 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Countryside, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 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 274 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 33 Carpenters Construction Chicago | 4.6★ (33) | In DeKalb |
| All-Star Heating & Air Conditioning Inc. | 4.5★ (138) | In DeKalb |
| Balanced Plumbing LLC of DeKalb | 4.6★ (31) | In DeKalb |
| C & H Plumbing, Inc. | 5.0★ (51) | In DeKalb |
| Carpet Near Me | 5.0★ (91) | In DeKalb |
| Dekalb Handyman | 4.7★ (30) | In DeKalb |
| DeKalb Mechanical, Inc. | 4.9★ (80) | In DeKalb |
| DeKalb Roofing LLC | 4.7★ (35) | In DeKalb |
| Full Home Services | 4.9★ (33) | In DeKalb |
| Hero Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.8★ (209) | In DeKalb |
| High-Low Voltage Electrical | 4.9★ (48) | In DeKalb |
| Northern Illinois Handyman | 4.8★ (31) | In DeKalb |
| R&B Services | 4.8★ (38) | In DeKalb |
| Responsive Roofing, LLC | 5.0★ (221) | In DeKalb |
| Resurface Pros Kitchen & Bathroom | 4.9★ (34) | In DeKalb |
| Simply Sewer Cleaning | 5.0★ (35) | In DeKalb |
| Spears Design Build Group | 4.6★ (41) | In DeKalb |
| SW Roofing - Roofing Contractor | 4.8★ (29) | In DeKalb |
| Theisen Roofing | 4.9★ (93) | In DeKalb |
| Votaw Plumbing, L.L.C. | 4.9★ (50) | In DeKalb |
We scored 274 DeKalb home builders 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 DeKalb 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 |