57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, the most in Iowa City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Best Demolition Contractors in Iowa City, IA (2026)
13 demolition contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Iowa City: RyGo Services, CR Score 57/100; 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Schmidt Excavating & Snow Removal, 19 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 13 ranked after RyGo Services; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Iowa City demolition contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 demolition contractors in Iowa City at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | RyGo Services | 57 | 5.0★ (44) | Coralville, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Bowers Custom Services | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Iowa City | — | — |
| 3 | RK Development Group | 55 | 4.3★ (3) | North Liberty, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Schmidt Excavating & Snow Removal | 53 | 4.9★ (19) | Iowa City | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Luke Oberbreckling & Sons Concrete Construction & Excavating | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Cedar Rapids, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Schrader Excavating & Grading Co. | 53 | 4.4★ (14) | Cedar Rapids, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Selberg and Sons | 52 | 5.0★ (3) | Cedar Rapids, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | D.W Zinser Company | 51 | 4.1★ (9) | Cedar Rapids, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Hennings Contracting, LLC | 48 | 2.6★ (5) | Cedar Rapids, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Kelly Demolition | 48 | 3.4★ (5) | Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best demolition contractors in Iowa City, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Iowa City
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in North Liberty, 9 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7 AM–7 PM · Tue 7:30 AM–7 PM · Wed–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 835 Grouse Ln, North Liberty, IA 52317
Based in Iowa City
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2339 Heinz Rd M, Iowa City, IA 52240
Based in Cedar Rapids, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 6 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 200 W South St, Mechanicsville, IA 52306
Based in Cedar Rapids, 22 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 300 US-151, Walford, IA 52351
Based in Cedar Rapids, 22 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–3:30 PM
Based in Cedar Rapids, 22 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Demolition contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1775 Commercial Dr, Walford, IA 52351
Based in Cedar Rapids, 14 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 8 AM–6 PM
#10 Kelly Demolition
Based in Cedar Rapids, 21 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Address
- 1100 W Mt Vernon Rd, Mt Vernon, IA 52314
Based in Cedar Rapids, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 260 Alma Dr NW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Based in Coralville, 7 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 171 Greenfield Dr Unit A, Tiffin, IA 52340
Based in Coralville, 19 mi away
44/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Also serving Iowa City
13 more demolition contractors within 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Advanced Concrete Sawing | 5.0★ (2) | In Iowa City |
| C.A.S. homes | In Iowa City | |
| City Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Iowa City |
| Elvir Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Iowa City |
| Hicks Construction and Landscape | In Iowa City | |
| IA Drywall, Inc. | 4.8★ (62) | In Iowa City |
| Magel's Concrete Cutting & Drilling Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Midwest Demolition Contactors, Inc. | 22 mi | |
| Murica Maintenance and Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Platinum Ride Construction | In Iowa City | |
| River's Edge Demo LLC | 7 mi | |
| Spencer Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Iowa City |
| Under Hill Express | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
How we ranked Iowa City demolition contractors
We scored 13 Iowa City demolition contractors 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 Iowa City 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 |
Demolition contractors in Iowa City: frequently asked questions
Who is the best demolition contractor in Iowa City?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked demolition contractor in Iowa City, IA is RyGo Services with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Bowers Custom Services (#2) and RK Development Group (#3) follow. We ranked 13 demolition contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many demolition contractors are there in Iowa City?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 demolition contractors serving Iowa City, IA. 2 of them are based in Iowa City; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which demolition contractors in Iowa City work on weekends?
6 of 13 ranked demolition contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are RyGo Services (#1), RK Development Group (#3) and Luke Oberbreckling & Sons Concrete Construction & Excavating (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Iowa City demolition contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated demolition contractors in Iowa City is 4.9★, with a median of 6 reviews. RyGo Services has the most, 44 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank demolition contractors?
Each demolition contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do demolition contractors outside Iowa City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Iowa City city center, our service radius for demolition contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can demolition contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Iowa City
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 demolition contractors serving Iowa City.
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