68 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ottawa: Heritage Harbor, CR Score 83/100; 4.6★ from 255 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Charles James Custom Homes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 68.
Most-reviewed: Kekoas Renovation and Construction, 64 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 68 ranked after Heritage Harbor; ranked #6.
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68 Ottawa home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 44 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 68 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heritage Harbor | 83 | 4.6★ (255) | Ottawa | — | Overall |
| 2 | New Homes by Heritage Harbor | 82 | 5.0★ (11) | Ottawa | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Ashford Place by D.R. Horton | 80 | 5.0★ (28) | Plainfield, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Sonoma Trails by D.R. Horton | 80 | 5.0★ (33) | Oswego, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Charles James Custom Homes | 79 | 5.0★ (7) | Plano, 33 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Kekoas Renovation and Construction | 79 | 4.8★ (64) | South Beloit, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Playa Vista by D.R. Horton | 79 | 5.0★ (23) | Plainfield, 36 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Simply Modern Homes, LLC | 78 | 3.8★ (27) | Ottawa | Sat | — |
| 9 | Silverthorne Homebuilders at Whispering Oaks | 78 | 5.0★ (17) | Channahon, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | M/I Homes Piper Glen | 77 | 5.0★ (14) | Oswego, 36 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 review volume: 4.6★ from 255 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (255).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 34 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oswego, 37 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plano, 33 mi away
Ranked #5 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 South Beloit, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, 64 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 36 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Channahon, 31 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oswego, 36 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Channahon, 30 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 36 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 39 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 39 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 40 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yorkville, 33 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Albany Park, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 37 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 37 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Sandwich, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yorkville, 34 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 37 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oswego, 38 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 40 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Montgomery, 33 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 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 68 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Avenue Construction & Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| Ace Homes | In Ottawa | |
| Barnett Construction | 4.8★ (5) | In Ottawa |
| Bullington-Isaacson Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| Cambridge at Southbury | 2.0★ (2) | 36 mi |
| CL Design-Build, Inc. | In Ottawa | |
| Custom Craft Homes | 3.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Develop Heritage Harbor Ottawa | In Ottawa | |
| Dream Builders | 3.2★ (5) | In Ottawa |
| Grieves Construction Co | In Ottawa | |
| Humble Home Carpentry | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottawa |
| La Salle County Highway Department | In Ottawa | |
| Larabee Builders | 3.1★ (9) | In Ottawa |
| Leon Builders, L.L.C. | 4.3★ (11) | In Ottawa |
| Liebhart Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Ottawa |
| Linden Homes Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Melvin Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| PHP Homes LLC | In Ottawa | |
| Sal Homes Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Upscale Remodeling Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
We scored 68 Ottawa 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 Ottawa 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 |