426 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lakeville: Whispering Fields by D.R. Horton, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM and Sundays until 6 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Homestead Road, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 426.
Most-reviewed: Kerby and Cristina Real Estate Experts, 1,194 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 426 ranked; ranked #6.
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426 Lakeville home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 174 open Saturdays and 135 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 426 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whispering Fields by D.R. Horton | 85 | 5.0★ (61) | Farmington, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Homestead Road | 85 | 4.7★ (351) | Minneapolis, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Integrity Design | 85 | 4.7★ (43) | Lakeville | — | — |
| 4 | Walter Altenbach | Sales Associate M/I Homes & Hans Hagen Homes | 84 | 5.0★ (12) | Edina, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Brookshire by D.R. Horton | 83 | 4.6★ (37) | Lakeville | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Kerby and Cristina Real Estate Experts | 83 | 5.0★ (1,194) | Plymouth, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Creative Homes | 82 | 4.7★ (118) | Woodbury, 26 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | M/I Homes Thompson Square East | 81 | 5.0★ (31) | Mendota Heights, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Copper Hills by D.R. Horton | 81 | 4.9★ (40) | Woodbury, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Lennar at Cedar Hills | 81 | 4.3★ (29) | Lakeville | 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: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 21 mi away
Ranked #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.
Based in Lakeville
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Edina, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 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.
Based in Lakeville
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 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.
Based in Woodbury, 26 mi away
Ranked #7 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.
Based in Mendota Heights, 19 mi away
Ranked #8 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.
Based in Woodbury, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 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.
Based in Lakeville
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosemount, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodbury, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in Farmington, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chaska, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apple Valley, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosemount, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cottage Grove, 17 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rosemount, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shakopee, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodbury, 23 mi away
Ranked #24 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.
Based in Shakopee, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 426 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Sons Exteriors | 4.8★ (33) | In Lakeville |
| Chimcare | 4.9★ (75) | In Lakeville |
| Cityscape Contractors Inc | 4.6★ (66) | In Lakeville |
| Country Creek Builders Inc. | 5.0★ (100) | In Lakeville |
| D&L Construction LLC | 4.6★ (11) | In Lakeville |
| Decked Out Construction | 5.0★ (40) | In Lakeville |
| Distinctive Design Build LLC | 4.0★ (14) | In Lakeville |
| Glacier companies llc | 5.0★ (12) | In Lakeville |
| Hebert Properties Residential & Commercial | 4.9★ (36) | In Lakeville |
| Lake State Builders | 5.0★ (5) | In Lakeville |
| Meridian Blue Construction | 4.2★ (23) | In Lakeville |
| Minnesota Construction | 4.7★ (13) | In Lakeville |
| Norseman Cabinetry | 4.6★ (10) | In Lakeville |
| Nova, LLC. | 4.8★ (25) | In Lakeville |
| NPL Construction Co | 4.2★ (6) | In Lakeville |
| Penntek Industrial Coatings | 4.9★ (656) | In Lakeville |
| Platinum Builders | 5.0★ (48) | In Lakeville |
| Pure Home Restoration | 5.0★ (128) | In Lakeville |
| Rise & Shine Garage Doors | 5.0★ (462) | In Lakeville |
| White Birch Design, LLC | 5.0★ (27) | In Lakeville |
We scored 426 Lakeville 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 Lakeville 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 |