50 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake City: Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC, CR Score 57/100; 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Hoyer Construction LLC, 55 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 50 ranked; ranked #31.
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50 Lake City home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 50 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC | 57 | 4.4★ (33) | Rochester, 30 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Creative Homes - Heritage Ridge | 56 | 4.5★ (32) | Hastings, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Premier Builders of Rochester, Inc. | 56 | 4.9★ (38) | Rochester, 31 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Peppa Pig World Studios | 56 | 5.0★ (3) | Lake City | — | — |
| 5 | C&J Builders | 55 | 4.7★ (12) | River Falls, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Meier Design + Build | 55 | 4.8★ (22) | Rochester, 28 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Otis Custom Homes, LLC. | 54 | 4.4★ (8) | Byron, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Jim Kostroski Construction LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (6) | Byron, 32 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Lund Builders | 53 | 4.9★ (20) | River Falls, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Stonehedge Townhomes | 53 | 4.3★ (9) | Rochester, 28 mi away | — | — |
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 trade focus: 4.4★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 36 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 31 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake City
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in River Falls, 34 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 28 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Byron, 24 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Byron, 32 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in River Falls, 34 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 28 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 36 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 32 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 30 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 35 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrical installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hastings, 35 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 30 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 27 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 32 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 30 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winona, 37 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 51 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Red Wing, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 29 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 27 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester, 31 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Chris Fritsch Custom Homes LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Clementson Homes LLC | In Lake City | |
| Excel Homes | 5.0★ (1) | 30 mi |
| Geib Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Hackman Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Hartert Builders | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| Joe Veith Construction | 4.0★ (1) | 31 mi |
| Kubat Exteriors LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 32 mi |
| Lakeside Custom Builders LLC | In Lake City | |
| Markham Homes LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Minnesota Framing and Remodeling - Affordable New Home and House Construction Contractor Services, Bathroom Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| MN Living Co | 5.0★ (1) | 33 mi |
| New Image Siding and Windows | 4.4★ (7) | In Lake City |
| Northern Lights Complete Home | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Oak Ridge Builders LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Petta Building & Design, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Siewert Construction Company Inc. / Star Realty MN Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Summit Custom Homes LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
| Wausau Homes Wabasha | In Lake City | |
| Willers Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake City |
We scored 50 Lake City 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 Lake City 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 |