178 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lorain: Mancuso Homes, CR Score 81/100; 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Flipping Awesome Homes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 178.
Most-reviewed: Total Appliance Service Inc, 2,284 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 178 ranked; ranked #25.
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178 Lorain home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 82 open Saturdays and 45 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 178 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mancuso Homes | 81 | 4.9★ (106) | Rocky River, 18 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | The Preserve of Olmsted by Pulte Homes | 80 | 4.9★ (31) | Berea, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | K. Hovnanian Homes Harvest Meadows | 80 | 4.5★ (15) | Elyria, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Ryan Homes at River Run Landing | 80 | 4.3★ (21) | Elyria, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | The Crossings at Emerald Woods by Pulte Homes | 79 | 4.6★ (29) | Cleveland, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Brady 3 Custom Homes & Remodeling | 79 | 5.0★ (8) | Avon Lake, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Port Side by Pulte Homes | 79 | 5.0★ (8) | Avon Lake, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Pioneer Ridge by Del Webb | 79 | 4.5★ (11) | North Ridgeville, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Covenant Home Repairs | 79 | 3.7★ (3) | Amherst, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | The Retreat at Port West by Pulte Homes | 78 | 5.0★ (7) | Avon Lake, 8 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: 4.9★ 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 Berea, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elyria, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elyria, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 17 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avon Lake, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Avon Lake, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Ridgeville, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Amherst, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avon Lake, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Independence, 30 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Ridgeville, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Avon, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandusky, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middleburg Heights, 19 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Ridgeville, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avon Lake, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Avon Lake, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 17 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oberlin, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brecksville, 32 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Avon, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland Heights, 28 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Strongsville, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Broadview Heights, 27 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,284 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,284).
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 178 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Admin Building | In Lorain | |
| AMC Contracting Group | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Apex Roofing Co | 1.0★ (1) | In Lorain |
| Bentley Park by Pulte Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Castle Construction Enterprises Inc | In Lorain | |
| Clover Concepts Innovative Solutions,LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Lorain |
| DePalma Construction & Remodeling LLC | In Lorain | |
| EFG Custom Homes | 1.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Electrical Systems Services | In Lorain | |
| Erie Shores Contracting, LLC | 4.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Falbo Construction Co (Now Terminal Ready Mix) | 5.0★ (1) | In Lorain |
| Garland Griffin Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Green Quest Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| K Hovnanian Homes | In Lorain | |
| Lapos Construction, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Lillian | 5.0★ (1) | In Lorain |
| Quality Select Homes | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Ryan Homes at Fieldstone West | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Ryan Homes at Sandy Springs Trail | In Lorain | |
| Window Discounts | 1.0★ (1) | In Lorain |
We scored 178 Lorain 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 Lorain 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 |