78 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rensselaer: Havyn Homes, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Havyn Homes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 78.
Most-reviewed: Diamond Peak Homes, 107 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 78 ranked after Havyn Homes; ranked #10.
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78 Rensselaer home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 78 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Havyn Homes | 62 | 5.0★ (154) | Valparaiso, 37 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Havyn Homes | 60 | 5.0★ (91) | Valparaiso, 39 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Lifehouse Homes, LLC | 55 | 4.7★ (40) | Lowell, 27 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | The Gates of St John by D.R. Horton | 54 | 4.5★ (34) | Crown Point, 37 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Sierra Homes Inc. | 54 | 4.3★ (27) | Lowell, 29 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Keene Homes Inc (KHI) | 54 | 4.6★ (45) | Lafayette, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Schneider Builders Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (56) | Valparaiso, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | McFarland Homes - Beacon Pointe | 54 | 4.4★ (32) | Cedar Lake, 33 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | McFarland Homes - Greystone | 53 | 4.7★ (32) | Dyer, 39 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Diamond Peak Homes | 53 | 4.3★ (107) | Crown Point, 37 mi away | — | Most reviews |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, the most in Rensselaer.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 39 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 27 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 37 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 29 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette, 38 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 37 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 33 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dyer, 39 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 37 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monticello, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 37 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crete, 33 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Merrillville, 38 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winfield, 33 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 34 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 38 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 34 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 33 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Saint John, 37 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 36 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winfield, 33 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 28 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Lafayette, 33 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “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 #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 78 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 181 Design + Build | In Rensselaer | |
| A. Olbrot Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 39 mi |
| Atm Contractors Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 26 mi |
| CDC Resources Inc | 4.2★ (6) | In Rensselaer |
| Courthouse Square Lofts | 4.5★ (2) | 37 mi |
| Dennmark Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Dunkle Custom Build | 5.0★ (2) | 31 mi |
| Element Homes | 5.0★ (2) | 35 mi |
| Grand Ridge Signature & Sterling | 4.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| Honest Abe Log Homes (Steve's Specialized Services) | In Rensselaer | |
| Impact Development Group Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 34 mi |
| In & Out Service | 3.0★ (6) | In Rensselaer |
| Lennar at Rose Garden | 3.5★ (2) | 34 mi |
| M2N Home Improvement & Design | 4.7★ (3) | In Rensselaer |
| Mirar Development Inc | 4.5★ (2) | 36 mi |
| Sayler Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Rensselaer |
| Snemis Homes LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 38 mi |
| Titan Construction & Engineering Services | 3.0★ (2) | In Rensselaer |
| Trademark Group Development | 4.5★ (2) | 34 mi |
| We Build That, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 33 mi |
We scored 78 Rensselaer 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 Rensselaer 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 |