85 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waverly: James Edward Builders Inc, CR Score 85/100; 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Exact Recon Water Damage Jackson Michigan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 85.
Most-reviewed: Exact Recon Water Damage Jackson Michigan, 102 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 85 ranked; ranked #5.
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85 Waverly home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 85 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | James Edward Builders Inc | 85 | 4.6★ (78) | East Lansing, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Key Builders Inc | 81 | 5.0★ (85) | Grand Ledge, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Just Right Building and Painting | 80 | 4.9★ (8) | East Lansing, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Northpointe at College Fields | 79 | 4.7★ (11) | Lansing, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Exact Recon Water Damage Jackson Michigan | 79 | 4.8★ (102) | Jackson, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 6 | Re-Con-Structing Homes | 79 | 4.7★ (12) | East Lansing, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rochester Lake Properties | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Saint Johns, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Rise Up Homes - Rise Up Restoration Solutions | 79 | 5.0★ (12) | Eaton Rapids, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Cornerstone Custom Homes | 77 | 5.0★ (37) | Lansing, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Schroeder Homes | 77 | 3.9★ (7) | Okemos, 11 mi away | — | — |
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 trade focus: 4.6★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Ledge, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Jackson, 36 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Johns, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eaton Rapids, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okemos, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Okemos, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Haslett, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charlotte, 16 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring store”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Ledge, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grand Ledge, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Livonia, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Okemos, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Howell, 36 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Haslett, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holt, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 4 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
We scored 85 Waverly 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 Waverly 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 |