9 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Brookings: Dakota Land Design, CR Score 83/100; 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Bowes Construction Inc, 26 Google reviews at 3.4★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #8.
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9 Brookings general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dakota Land Design | 83 | 5.0★ (23) | Brookings | — | Overall |
| 2 | C and S Construction | 80 | 5.0★ (15) | Brookings | Evenings | — |
| 3 | United Development LLC | 79 | 4.3★ (4) | Brookings | Sat | — |
| 4 | Clark Drew Construction | 79 | 5.0★ (10) | Brookings | — | — |
| 5 | Prussman Contracting Co | 76 | 3.8★ (13) | Brookings | — | — |
| 6 | Prunty Construction | 75 | 4.2★ (5) | Brookings | — | — |
| 7 | Mills Construction Inc. | 74 | 4.0★ (4) | Brookings | — | — |
| 8 | Bowes Construction Inc | 74 | 3.4★ (26) | Brookings | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Houtman Construction Inc | 74 | 4.0★ (3) | Brookings | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Brookings
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 26 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (26).
Based in Brookings
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for South Dakota 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 9 Brookings 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 Brookings 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 |