197 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Clive: ReadyClean Exterior Services, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): REVISE & REVIVE LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 197.
Most-reviewed: The Container Store, 551 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 197 ranked; ranked #2.
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197 Clive general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 60 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 197 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ReadyClean Exterior Services | 65 | 5.0★ (258) | Clive | — | Overall |
| 2 | The Container Store | 63 | 4.4★ (551) | West Des Moines, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Busy Builders | 60 | 4.9★ (48) | West Des Moines, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Growth Construction | 59 | 5.0★ (72) | Altoona, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | REVISE & REVIVE LLC | 59 | 3.9★ (14) | Clive | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Eternal Construction Services LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (14) | Clive | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Primetime Remodels | 58 | 5.0★ (69) | Ankeny, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Golden Rock Exteriors LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (21) | Clive | Sat | — |
| 9 | Strother Built Construction | 57 | 4.9★ (28) | Ankeny, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Premier Construction Services | 57 | 4.6★ (123) | Des Moines, 5 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: 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 West Des Moines, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 551 Google reviews, the most in Clive.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Altoona, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Clive
Ranked #5 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 Clive
Ranked #6 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, 3 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Clive
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Des Moines, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Clive
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 1 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 8 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Norwalk, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Clive
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 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 West Des Moines, 2 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 1 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 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 197 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| America's Best Choice Windows & More Des Moines | 4.2★ (35) | In Clive |
| American Perfection Basement Waterproofing | 4.6★ (24) | In Clive |
| Aspen Contracting Inc | 4.2★ (50) | In Clive |
| Buresh Home Solutions, Inc. | 4.8★ (184) | In Clive |
| Deck and Drive Solutions | 4.9★ (108) | In Clive |
| Deck Builders Des Moines | 4.8★ (50) | In Clive |
| Direct Egress & Construction | 4.7★ (56) | In Clive |
| Eden + Gray Design Build | 5.0★ (36) | In Clive |
| Emanation Homes | 4.2★ (18) | In Clive |
| Epp Foundation Repair | 4.9★ (79) | In Clive |
| Fresh Coat Painters of Des Moines | 4.8★ (150) | In Clive |
| H&M Construction | 5.0★ (39) | In Clive |
| Kreative Koatings, Inc. | 4.9★ (53) | In Clive |
| Paradigm Construction Homes & Renovations | 5.0★ (28) | In Clive |
| Smart Home Exteriors | 4.9★ (74) | In Clive |
| Top Notch Construction & Roofing LLC | 4.5★ (28) | In Clive |
| Top Rail Fence Des Moines | 4.9★ (71) | In Clive |
| Top Tier Construction LLC | 5.0★ (65) | In Clive |
| Zenith Design + Build | 4.8★ (110) | In Clive |
| Zippy Drain | 4.8★ (260) | In Clive |
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 197 Clive 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 Clive 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 |