22 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Baxter: Woods n Waves Home Inspections LLC, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tundra Construction LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 22.
Most-reviewed: Omega Exteriors, 32 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 22 ranked after Woods n Waves Home Inspections LLC; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Baxter general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Woods n Waves Home Inspections LLC | 90 | 5.0★ (38) | Baxter | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Clean 'N Seal, Inc | 86 | 5.0★ (24) | Baxter | Sat | — |
| 3 | Tundra Construction LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (3) | Baxter | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Omega Exteriors | 82 | 5.0★ (32) | Brainerd, 4 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | RMS Energy Co, LLC | 82 | 3.7★ (12) | Little Falls, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Arns Custom Builders | 80 | 3.3★ (3) | Baxter | — | — |
| 7 | James Klink Construction LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (4) | Brainerd, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | express outdoor services, mn | 79 | 4.0★ (4) | Brainerd, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Acorn Home Services LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | Brainerd, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | 4 Regions, LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | Orange, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (38).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #3 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 Brainerd, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Falls, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 4 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Falls, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bemidji, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baxter
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brainerd, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Little Falls, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Minnesota 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 22 Baxter general contractors 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 Baxter 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 |