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Best overall in South Elgin: Pradeep Singh – Your Local Real Estate Expert, CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Corona Homes Team - eXp Realty, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 597.
Most-reviewed: Corona Homes Team - eXp Realty, 1,472 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 597 ranked; ranked #2.
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597 South Elgin home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 34 are open 24/7, 316 open Saturdays and 171 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 597 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pradeep Singh – Your Local Real Estate Expert | 89 | 4.9★ (85) | Schaumburg, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Corona Homes Team - eXp Realty | 86 | 4.9★ (1,472) | Blue Island, 39 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | J.J. Doherty Bldrs. Inc. | 84 | 4.8★ (21) | Elmhurst, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Icon Building Group - Custom Homes and Remodeling | 84 | 4.9★ (157) | Vernon Hills, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | The Grasslands by D.R. Horton | 84 | 4.7★ (44) | Bartlett, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Cambridge Lakes North Traditional Single Family by D.R. Horton | 83 | 4.8★ (46) | Pingree Grove, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | M/I Homes The Townes at Becketts | 83 | 5.0★ (13) | South Elgin | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Lennar at Ponds of Stony Creek | 82 | 4.5★ (39) | Elgin, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Cider Grove by D.R. Horton | 82 | 4.8★ (29) | Huntley, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | David Riano, Worth Clark Realty | 82 | 5.0★ (19) | Schaumburg, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in South Elgin
Based in Schaumburg, 10 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 85 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Blue Island, 39 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,472 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,472).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elmhurst, 19 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon Hills, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bartlett, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pingree Grove, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Elgin
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntley, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schaumburg, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downers Grove, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Naperville, 17 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Elgin
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oswego, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Elgin, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Plano, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Barrington, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampshire, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mundelein, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orland Park, 35 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 522 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Elgin
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 Chicago, 28 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Barrington, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hinsdale, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 597 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Home Revival | 5.0★ (3) | In South Elgin |
| Alta Equipment Company | 4.6★ (75) | In South Elgin |
| Ashton Ridge by Pulte Homes | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Dean Alan Design | In South Elgin | |
| Distinctive Homes by DeMarco | 5.0★ (1) | In South Elgin |
| Elgin Sheet Metal Co | 4.6★ (50) | In South Elgin |
| Hargrave Builders Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In South Elgin |
| JLS Construction & Remodeling, Inc. | In South Elgin | |
| Lafarge | 5.0★ (5) | In South Elgin |
| Lennar at Ashbury | 1.0★ (1) | In South Elgin |
| Lennar at Harvest View | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| M/I Homes | In South Elgin | |
| Montemayor Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In South Elgin |
| O'Brien Custom Homes, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Shanahan & Sons Builders Inc | In South Elgin | |
| Silvestri Custom Homes | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| STONY CREEK HOMES LLC | In South Elgin | |
| The Grasslands Townhomes by D.R. Horton | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| The Trails of Silver Glen - The Highlands | 4.5★ (2) | In South Elgin |
| USA Insulation of South Elgin | 3.2★ (18) | In South Elgin |
We scored 597 South Elgin 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 South Elgin 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 |