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Best overall in Council Bluffs: HomeFront-Omaha, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 157 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 3 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Harvest Contracting, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 214.
Most-reviewed: K-Designers - Home Remodeling Leader, 332 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 214 ranked; ranked #11.
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214 Council Bluffs general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 71 open Saturdays and 34 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 214 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HomeFront-Omaha | 62 | 4.7★ (157) | Council Bluffs | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | All New Home Improvement | 62 | 5.0★ (47) | Council Bluffs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | WMG Caulking | 61 | 5.0★ (129) | Omaha, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | JM Caulking & Construction Services LLC | 60 | 4.8★ (142) | Council Bluffs | — | — |
| 5 | Door Repair Council Bluffs Co. | 60 | 4.5★ (40) | Council Bluffs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Harvest Contracting | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Council Bluffs | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Lawrence Welch Construction | 59 | 4.9★ (35) | Council Bluffs | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Pro | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Council Bluffs | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Carey Contracting | 58 | 5.0★ (25) | Omaha, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Giant Rocks Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (25) | Bellevue, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.7★ from 157 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #7 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 Council Bluffs
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 16 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Omaha, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 332 Google reviews, the most in Council Bluffs.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gretna, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gretna, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Papillion, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Papillion, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Road construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Council Bluffs
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellevue, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Omaha, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
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 214 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Cox Contracting Co. Inc | 56 | 4.1★ (10) | In Council Bluffs |
| 27 | Dave Sorys Construction | 56 | 4.7★ (12) | 17 mi |
| 28 | Harter Co | 56 | 4.8★ (46) | 10 mi |
| 29 | EMF Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (15) | In Council Bluffs |
| 30 | Retikis Retaining Walls LLC | 55 | 4.1★ (9) | In Council Bluffs |
| 31 | NXT LVL GRADING & EXCAVATION LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 12 mi |
| 32 | Prestige Construction | 55 | 4.9★ (28) | 20 mi |
| 33 | Artola LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | 15 mi |
| 34 | S & J Caulking | 55 | 5.0★ (22) | 13 mi |
| 35 | Francia Hardscapes | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | In Council Bluffs |
| 36 | Lifestyle Remodeling LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (13) | 21 mi |
| 37 | Challenger Construction Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (6) | In Council Bluffs |
| 38 | H&G contracting llc | 55 | 4.3★ (6) | 7 mi |
| 39 | State Line Construction, LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (12) | In Council Bluffs |
| 40 | RabFak Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | In Council Bluffs |
| 41 | Omega Go Creation | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | 6 mi |
| 42 | Contour Construction , LLC | 55 | 4.9★ (10) | 13 mi |
| 43 | Tiger Remodeling LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | In Council Bluffs |
| 44 | Big Head's Home Services | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | In Council Bluffs |
| 45 | Pinnacle Construction | 55 | 4.8★ (68) | 16 mi |
| 46 | R & R Construction | 55 | 4.0★ (4) | 5 mi |
| 47 | Summer Fun Construction | 55 | 4.0★ (29) | In Council Bluffs |
| 48 | Kline Developments LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 49 | Custom Looks | 54 | 3.3★ (7) | In Council Bluffs |
| 50 | Cherry Ridge Construction Inc. | 54 | 4.3★ (14) | In Council Bluffs |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ASCO Restorations | 4.9★ (38) | In Council Bluffs |
| Cronland Enterprises Inc. | 5.0★ (15) | In Council Bluffs |
| Dr Exteriors | 4.9★ (32) | In Council Bluffs |
| Eric Adams Contracting LLC | 4.4★ (13) | In Council Bluffs |
| In-Law Fencing & More | 5.0★ (45) | In Council Bluffs |
| Jerry's Waterproofing, Inc. | 4.2★ (76) | In Council Bluffs |
| John Davis Construction LLC | 5.0★ (42) | In Council Bluffs |
| Ludemann Construction LLC | 4.6★ (92) | In Council Bluffs |
| Mayday Restoration | 4.4★ (47) | In Council Bluffs |
| McIntosh Plumbing | 4.9★ (189) | In Council Bluffs |
| Nixon Construction, Inc. | 4.3★ (21) | In Council Bluffs |
| One Braid Two Trowels | 3.8★ (15) | In Council Bluffs |
| Payne Windows & Siding | 4.9★ (32) | In Council Bluffs |
| Peckham Concrete Construction | 4.8★ (13) | In Council Bluffs |
| Pritch Remodeling - Kitchens, Baths & Basements | 4.9★ (32) | In Council Bluffs |
| Remodeling Dreams Construction | 4.4★ (31) | In Council Bluffs |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 4.8★ (1,124) | In Council Bluffs |
| SC Electrical | 4.8★ (18) | In Council Bluffs |
| Transformations, Inc. | 4.9★ (31) | In Council Bluffs |
| Urbic Construction | 5.0★ (22) | In Council Bluffs |
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 214 Council Bluffs 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 Council Bluffs 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 |