27 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Pontiac: Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group - Greg Zavitz Broker, CR Score 86/100; 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Long Custom Building & Remodeling Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #11 of 27.
Most-reviewed: Healthy Homes, 356 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #9.
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27 Pontiac home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 27 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coldwell Banker Real Estate Group - Greg Zavitz Broker | 86 | 4.9★ (46) | Bloomington, 32 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | New Homes by Heritage Harbor | 79 | 5.0★ (11) | Ottawa, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | S & C Construction | 77 | 4.9★ (7) | Normal, 31 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Kekoas Renovation and Construction | 77 | 4.8★ (64) | South Beloit, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Kaeb Homes | 77 | 5.0★ (7) | Bloomington, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Hoffman Ochs Contractors | 77 | 4.4★ (7) | Bloomington, 30 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Heritage Harbor | 77 | 4.6★ (255) | Ottawa, 33 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Keystone Homes | 76 | 4.7★ (12) | Bloomington, 32 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Healthy Homes | 76 | 4.9★ (356) | Bloomington, 36 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Lukaven Development | 75 | 5.0★ (8) | Albany Park, 36 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Pontiac
Based in Bloomington, 32 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa, 33 mi away
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 Normal, 31 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Beloit, 27 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 64 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 20 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Bloomington, 30 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ottawa, 33 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 255 Google reviews, 255 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 32 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 36 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 356 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (356).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany Park, 36 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Bloomington, 33 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Bloomington, 33 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 32 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 32 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 32 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 37 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 30 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Bloomington, 34 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 33 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Normal, 31 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, 53 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morris, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 8 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Braidwood, 34 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate agency”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 32 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 33 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, 33 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bloomington, 34 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Jay Engineering and Survey | 64 | 5.0★ (7) | 37 mi |
| 27 | Spelich General Contracting | 64 | 5.0★ (3) | 37 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.
We scored 27 Pontiac 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 Pontiac 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 |