226 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ankeny: ReadyClean Exterior Services, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): American Home Renovations, L.L.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 226.
Most-reviewed: The Container Store, 551 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 226 ranked; ranked #4.
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226 Ankeny general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 68 open Saturdays and 24 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 226 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ReadyClean Exterior Services | 62 | 5.0★ (258) | Clive, 11 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Growth Construction | 60 | 5.0★ (72) | Altoona, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | American Home Renovations, L.L.C. | 60 | 4.8★ (19) | Ankeny | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | The Container Store | 60 | 4.4★ (551) | West Des Moines, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Precision Insulation and Coatings | 60 | 5.0★ (51) | Ankeny | Sat | — |
| 6 | Primetime Remodels | 59 | 5.0★ (69) | Ankeny | — | — |
| 7 | Renomads | 58 | 4.8★ (32) | Ankeny | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Strother Built Construction | 58 | 4.9★ (28) | Ankeny | Sat | — |
| 9 | Busy Builders | 58 | 4.9★ (48) | West Des Moines, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Central Elite Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Ankeny | 24/7 | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 551 Google reviews, the most in Ankeny.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 8 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 20 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #24 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.
Based in Ankeny
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
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 226 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Freedom Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | In Ankeny |
| 27 | Elk River Contracting LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (17) | In Ankeny |
| 28 | Premier Construction Services | 55 | 4.6★ (123) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Rasmussen Group | 55 | 4.6★ (42) | 5 mi |
| 30 | KDB | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | In Ankeny |
| 31 | Elite IntEx Solutions | 55 | 5.0★ (30) | 8 mi |
| 32 | Taylor Builders | 55 | 4.7★ (17) | 9 mi |
| 33 | DS Timeless Transformations LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (30) | 15 mi |
| 34 | 3 Sons Construction | 55 | 4.8★ (87) | In Ankeny |
| 35 | Cody's Fencing & Home Restorations LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 7 mi |
| 36 | Bean Construction | 54 | 3.4★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 37 | My Storm Heroes LLc | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | 18 mi |
| 38 | Magellan Pipeline Co | 54 | 4.8★ (19) | 12 mi |
| 39 | Midwest Staining Co. | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | 11 mi |
| 40 | Rigid Builders, Inc. | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | In Ankeny |
| 41 | BRIGHT LIGHT CONSTRUCTION SOLUTION LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (12) | 14 mi |
| 42 | Akin Brothers Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | In Ankeny |
| 43 | BluePit Construction LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (11) | In Ankeny |
| 44 | ICT Home Pros | 54 | 4.8★ (5) | In Ankeny |
| 45 | Innov8 Home Solutions | 54 | 4.9★ (32) | 17 mi |
| 46 | Godwin Group LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | In Ankeny |
| 47 | RW Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | In Ankeny |
| 48 | Architecture By Synthesis | 54 | 4.6★ (9) | 19 mi |
| 49 | Storm Shelters of Iowa | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | 18 mi |
| 50 | Shekar Engineering PLC | 54 | 3.6★ (7) | 8 mi |
20 more general 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Handyman Services Des Moines East | 5.0★ (44) | In Ankeny |
| Alvarez Construction LLC | 4.9★ (47) | In Ankeny |
| B A Gutter Services | 4.7★ (25) | In Ankeny |
| B.A.M! Basements and Masons | 4.9★ (108) | In Ankeny |
| DeWild Construction Company, LLC. | 4.9★ (98) | In Ankeny |
| Foundation Recovery Systems | 4.8★ (524) | In Ankeny |
| Happe Homes LLP | 4.4★ (138) | In Ankeny |
| Home By Home Exteriors & More, LLC | 4.8★ (30) | In Ankeny |
| JB Roofing | 4.7★ (32) | In Ankeny |
| Kimberley Development Corporation | 4.4★ (51) | In Ankeny |
| Kinzler Construction Services | 4.3★ (40) | In Ankeny |
| Legacy Restoration LLC | 4.3★ (81) | In Ankeny |
| Miller Construction Siding & Windows, LLC | 4.9★ (36) | In Ankeny |
| Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation | 4.7★ (143) | In Ankeny |
| On Point Deck Staining LLC | 5.0★ (40) | In Ankeny |
| Painting By Jen | 4.9★ (197) | In Ankeny |
| Premier Plumbing Inc. | 4.3★ (80) | In Ankeny |
| Sommers Construction | 5.0★ (26) | In Ankeny |
| Strahan Construction Inc | 5.0★ (42) | In Ankeny |
| Superior Fence & Rail of Central Iowa | 5.0★ (79) | In Ankeny |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Iowa with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $14,300 | $26,440 | $40,770 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 0.98 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $6,840 | $12,500 | $18,160 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.03 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 226 Ankeny general 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 Ankeny 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 |