90/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Home Builders in Forest Lake, MN (2026)
409 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Forest Lake: LAND REAL ESTATE, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Homestead Road, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 409.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Kerby and Cristina Real Estate Experts, 1,194 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 409 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
409 Forest Lake home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 26 are open 24/7, 153 open Saturdays and 117 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 409 rated businesses.
Top 10 home builders in Forest Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | LAND REAL ESTATE | 90 | 5.0★ (59) | Forest Lake | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Homestead Road | 83 | 4.7★ (351) | Minneapolis, 29 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Prairie Homes LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (6) | Hugo, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Creative Homes | 83 | 4.7★ (118) | Woodbury, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Kerby and Cristina Real Estate Experts | 82 | 5.0★ (1,194) | Plymouth, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | M/I Homes Oneka Shores | 81 | 4.7★ (20) | Hugo, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Harpers Landing by D.R. Horton | 81 | 4.7★ (26) | Blaine, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Lexington Waters by D.R. Horton | 81 | 4.9★ (25) | Blaine, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | M/I Homes Nature's Refuge North | 81 | 4.3★ (37) | Lino Lakes, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Walter Altenbach | Sales Associate M/I Homes & Hans Hagen Homes | 80 | 5.0★ (12) | Edina, 33 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 409 best home builders in Forest Lake, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Minneapolis, 29 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 351 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 351 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4820 Minnetonka Blvd #202, Minneapolis, MN 55416
Based in Hugo, 9 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 14330 Grantaire Ln N, Hugo, MN 55038
Based in Woodbury, 24 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 118 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 11 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 707 Commerce Dr #410, Woodbury, MN 55125
Based in Plymouth, 29 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,194 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,194).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 1,194 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1143 S Shore Dr, Plymouth, MN 55441
Based in Hugo, 7 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 15680 Goodview Ave N, Hugo, MN 55038
Based in Blaine, 12 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
- Address
- 3045 125th Ln NE Unit A, Blaine, MN 55449
Based in Blaine, 10 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 11 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
- Address
- 13087 Ghia St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Based in Lino Lakes, 8 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 37 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 8013 Glenwood Dr, Lino Lakes, MN 55014
Based in Edina, 33 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3209 W 76th St Unit 301, Edina, MN 55435
Based in Woodbury, 25 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–10 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2042 Wooddale Dr suite 250, Woodbury, MN 55125
#12 Haven Homes
Based in Dayton, 11 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
Based in North Branch, 17 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 41 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 5517 395th St, North Branch, MN 55056
Based in Mendota Heights, 27 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 1531 Traverse Ln, West St Paul, MN 55118
Based in Woodbury, 28 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews
- Address
- 8224 Saddle Trl, Woodbury, MN 55129
Based in Coon Rapids, 19 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 10550 Mississippi Blvd NW, Coon Rapids, MN 55433
Based in Elk River, 24 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 20123 Nowthen Blvd NW, Elk River, MN 55330
Based in Ham Lake, 9 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 19 Google reviews
- Address
- 16522 Wake Street Northeast, Ham Lake, MN 55304
#19 Saints Exteriors
Based in White Bear Lake, 16 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2007 County Rd E E, White Bear Lake, MN 55110
Based in Ramsey, 23 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 2 PM–6 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu–Fri 11 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
- Address
- 17013 Traprock Street Northwest, Ramsey, MN 55303
Based in Andover, 15 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Sun 11 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 722 151st Ln NW, Andover, MN 55304
Based in Woodbury, 25 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 210 Google reviews, 210 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 210 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–10 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–4:30 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
- Address
- 2042 Wooddale Dr suite 250, Woodbury, MN 55125
Based in Blaine, 9 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 2 PM–6 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu–Fri 11 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
- Address
- 12800 Stutz Ct NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Based in Shoreview, 15 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 480 Hwy 96 W #200, Shoreview, MN 55126
Based in Blaine, 10 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 11 AM–6 PM · Thu closed · Fri–Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
- Address
- 13093 Ghia St NE, Blaine, MN 55449
Home builders 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 409 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Forest Lake
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BCD Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Bright Insulation Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Carlson and Sons: Building American | In Forest Lake | |
| Creative Homes - Lexington Waters | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| GLACIER HOMES LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Grandemoore Homes, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Great Lakes Log Crafters Association | In Forest Lake | |
| Homes by James, Inc. | 2.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Ivy Ridge Home Builders Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Kasa Intl. Inc | In Forest Lake | |
| Lennar at Shadow Creek Estates | In Forest Lake | |
| Masterbuilt Construction | 5.0★ (13) | In Forest Lake |
| Melby Homes Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Newco Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| NIH Homes | 4.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Nova Homes, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Parent Custom Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Pride Remodeling & Roofing | 5.0★ (2) | In Forest Lake |
| Robinson Construction Inc | In Forest Lake | |
| TDB Builders | 5.0★ (3) | In Forest Lake |
How we ranked Forest Lake home builders
We scored 409 Forest Lake 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 Forest Lake 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 |
Home builders in Forest Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best home builder in Forest Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Forest Lake, MN is LAND REAL ESTATE with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 5.0★ from 59 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Homestead Road (#2) and Prairie Homes LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 409 home builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many home builders are there in Forest Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 409 home builders serving Forest Lake, MN. 2 of them are based in Forest Lake; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which home builders in Forest Lake are open 24/7?
26 ranked home builders in Forest Lake post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are LAND REAL ESTATE (#1), Homestead Road (#2) and Prairie Homes LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which home builders in Forest Lake work on weekends?
153 of 409 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 117 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are LAND REAL ESTATE (#1), Homestead Road (#2) and Prairie Homes LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Forest Lake home builders have?
The median Google rating among 409 rated home builders in Forest Lake is 4.8★, with a median of 10 reviews. Kerby and Cristina Real Estate Experts has the most, 1,194 reviews, and ranks #5. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank home builders?
Each home builder gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do home builders outside Forest Lake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Forest Lake city center, our service radius for home builders. 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.
Can home builders pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Forest Lake
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 409 home builders serving Forest Lake.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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