43 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Boone: Kriegel Bros Home Services, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Forte Studios, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 43.
Most-reviewed: Cyclone Contracting, 193 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #3.
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43 Boone general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 43 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kriegel Bros Home Services | 63 | 4.9★ (30) | Boone | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Forte Studios | 60 | 4.8★ (13) | Boone | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Cyclone Contracting | 59 | 4.9★ (193) | Ames, 16 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Architecture By Synthesis | 57 | 4.6★ (9) | Ames, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Bowers Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Ames, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Haan Services LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (43) | Ames, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | REVISE & REVIVE LLC | 54 | 3.9★ (14) | Clive, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Boone Construction Inc | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Boone | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | R H Grabau Construction Inc | 54 | 3.0★ (4) | Boone | — | — |
| 10 | Converse Conditioned Air | 54 | 4.7★ (35) | Ames, 15 mi away | — | — |
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: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews, the most in Boone.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 13 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 21 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Boone
Ranked #8 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 Boone
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Ames, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 16 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ames, 16 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ 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, 16 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Perry, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 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 #43, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | PMI | 50 | 4.1★ (15) | 15 mi |
| 27 | Beam Construction, LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Flagger Pros USA | 50 | 3.3★ (28) | 15 mi |
| 29 | Henkel Construction Co | 50 | 3.8★ (10) | 16 mi |
| 30 | Franko Construction | 50 | 3.9★ (7) | 15 mi |
| 31 | Akin Brothers Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (11) | 22 mi |
| 32 | One Off Builders | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 19 mi |
| 33 | HPC, L.L.C. | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 34 | AmeriServ Radon Mitigation of Iowa | 49 | 4.7★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 35 | Straight Up Framing Lc | 49 | 3.4★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 36 | Jimenez Concrete | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 22 mi |
| 37 | Molitor Construction, LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | In Boone |
| 38 | Exterior Solutions Of Iowa, L.L.C. | 48 | 4.2★ (6) | 19 mi |
| 39 | Accujet, LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | 19 mi |
| 40 | J & K Contracting | 47 | 3.3★ (10) | 15 mi |
| 41 | Mid-States Millwright and Builders | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 23 mi |
| 42 | Ryse Contracting, LLC | 47 | 4.2★ (5) | 24 mi |
| 43 | OnTrack Construction | 47 | 3.7★ (3) | 21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anchor Property Solutions | 4.6★ (8) | In Boone |
| Bennett Construction | In Boone | |
| Boucher Masonry Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Boone |
| By Chance Construction | In Boone | |
| Cunningham Drywall | 5.0★ (1) | In Boone |
| Cyclone Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Dean Synder Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Boone |
| DTM Carpentry & Construction Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Elite Construction LLC | 4.8★ (41) | In Boone |
| Handy Help homes | 5.0★ (3) | In Boone |
| KPS BRICK AND STONE | 5.0★ (1) | In Boone |
| Lester Buildings | In Boone | |
| MRJ Construction LLC | In Boone | |
| New Pathways Construction LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Boone |
| Olson Roofing & Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Boone |
| Riker Drywall & Construction | 4.0★ (10) | In Boone |
| Stecker Concrete Incorporated | In Boone | |
| Timberbrook Builders LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Unicus Design and Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Zellmer Buildings, Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Boone |
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 43 Boone 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 Boone 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 |