61/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, the most in Clarinda.
- 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1747 W Ave, Clarinda, IA 51632
Best General Contractors in Clarinda, IA (2026)
5 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Clarinda: Richardson Construction, LLC, CR Score 61/100; 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
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Most-reviewed: Beery Construction-Excavating Contractor, 9 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 5 ranked after Richardson Construction, LLC; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Clarinda general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 5 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the General contractors in Red Oak ranking. See General contractors in Red Oak
Top 5 general contractors in Clarinda at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Richardson Construction, LLC | 61 | 4.3★ (14) | Clarinda | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Beery Construction-Excavating Contractor | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Clarinda | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Stevens Brothers Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Clarinda | — | — |
| 4 | Integrity Construction of Southwest Iowa | 50 | 3.4★ (5) | Shenandoah, 18 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Grand Contracting LLC | 50 | 4.3★ (3) | Red Oak, 22 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
The 5 best general contractors in Clarinda, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Clarinda
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2235 U Ave, Clarinda, IA 51632
Based in Clarinda
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 922 E Washington St, Clarinda, IA 51632
Based in Shenandoah, 18 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1100 8th Ave, Shenandoah, IA 51601
Based in Red Oak, 22 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1981 G Ave, Red Oak, IA 51566
How much do general contractors cost in Clarinda?
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 |
How we ranked Clarinda general contractors
We scored 5 Clarinda 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 Clarinda 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 |
General contractors in Clarinda: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Clarinda?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Clarinda, IA is Richardson Construction, LLC with a CR Score of 61/100. It has 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. Beery Construction-Excavating Contractor (#2) and Stevens Brothers Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 5 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Clarinda?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 general contractors serving Clarinda, IA. 3 of them are based in Clarinda; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Clarinda work on weekends?
1 of 5 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Richardson Construction, LLC (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Clarinda?
Kitchen remodel typically costs $14,300 to $40,770, with $26,440 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for Iowa. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Clarinda general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated general contractors in Clarinda is 4.3★, with a median of 5 reviews. Richardson Construction, LLC has the most, 14 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank general contractors?
Each general 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 general contractors outside Clarinda count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Clarinda city center, our service radius for general 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 general 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 Clarinda
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 general contractors serving Clarinda.
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