32 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Merrill: Sanctified Homes & Construction, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Hansen Roofing & Repairs LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 32.
Most-reviewed: Denyon Homes, 35 Google reviews at 3.6★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #2.
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32 Merrill home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 32 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Sanctified Homes & Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Fitchburg, 20 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Denyon Homes | 56 | 3.6★ (35) | Weston, 20 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Hansen Roofing & Repairs LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (15) | Appleton, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Jones & Jones | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Wausau, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Royalty Custom Homes | 55 | 4.0★ (4) | Wausau, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Monk Construction LLC | 55 | 4.3★ (21) | Altoona, 40 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | True North Companies: Builders & Real Estate | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | Altoona, 20 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Patriot Log Home Building/consultation/sales | 54 | 3.7★ (9) | Wausau, 18 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Timber River Custom Homes & Design, LLC | 54 | 4.4★ (7) | Wausau, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | FS Builders | 53 | 4.0★ (8) | Antioch, 20 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: 5.0★ 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 Weston, 20 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 35 Google reviews, the most in Merrill.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton, 20 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 40 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 20 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 18 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Log home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wausau, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Antioch, 20 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Log home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Allouez, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Wausau, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eau Claire, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kronenwetter, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Appleton, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antigo, 25 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Wausau, 16 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rothschild, 22 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Rothschild, 21 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Kronenwetter, 27 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 Wausau, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rhinelander, 34 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Rhinelander, 35 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antigo, 26 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rhinelander, 36 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 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 #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | K5 Construction LLC | 49 | 5.0★ (10) | 15 mi |
| 27 | Arts and Craftsmen LLC | 49 | 4.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 28 | Hunny Do Services | 49 | 3.9★ (13) | 29 mi |
| 29 | Armon Renovations | 49 | 5.0★ (9) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Larry Meyer Construction Co., LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 16 mi |
| 31 | Lassig Brothers Construction Co & House Movers | 46 | 4.8★ (9) | 33 mi |
| 32 | Romeo CC & Remodeling | 45 | 3.9★ (7) | 40 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AGP Drywall | 5.0★ (15) | In Merrill |
| Conrad Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Merrill |
| Green Lawn Underground Sprinklers | 5.0★ (24) | In Merrill |
| Hanson Roofing and Siding | 4.7★ (14) | In Merrill |
| I FIX YOUR SHIT - Handyman Services | 5.0★ (14) | In Merrill |
| Merrill Basement Waterproofing | 5.0★ (2) | In Merrill |
| Merrill Glass | 4.9★ (11) | In Merrill |
| Merrill Gravel & Construction | 4.3★ (4) | In Merrill |
| Merrill Sheet Metal Works Inc. | 4.7★ (76) | In Merrill |
| MTW Manufacturing | 4.8★ (4) | In Merrill |
| PAUL'S CONTRACTING SERVICE | 4.8★ (4) | In Merrill |
| Pieper Electric, Inc. | 5.0★ (8) | In Merrill |
| Pintor Drywall LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Merrill |
| Romatoski Home Improvements | 5.0★ (4) | In Merrill |
| Ryan Ott Development And Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Merrill |
| Shamrock Lawn Care | 4.0★ (4) | In Merrill |
| Superior Painting & Drywall | 5.0★ (41) | In Merrill |
| Systems Technologies | 5.0★ (2) | In Merrill |
| Taylor Insulation Company | 5.0★ (2) | In Merrill |
| Ziebell's Door Company | 4.9★ (236) | In Merrill |
We scored 32 Merrill 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 Merrill 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 |