19 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Dexter: Rick Shipman Construction Inc, CR Score 60/100; 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Rapid Renovations, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Bien Company LLC, 19 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 19 ranked after Rick Shipman Construction Inc; ranked #3.
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19 Dexter general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rick Shipman Construction Inc | 60 | 4.6★ (39) | Dexter | — | Overall |
| 2 | Smith's Home Improvement | 58 | 5.0★ (9) | Dexter | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Bien Company LLC | 58 | 4.5★ (19) | Dexter | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | B&B Renovation, LC | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Dexter | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Rapid Renovations | 57 | 4.8★ (16) | Sikeston, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Norman Harty Co | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Dexter | — | — |
| 7 | Lacy Construction | 54 | 4.0★ (3) | Dexter | — | — |
| 8 | Hessling Construction, Inc. | 54 | 4.5★ (6) | Dexter | — | — |
| 9 | RKE Contractors | 52 | 3.7★ (3) | Dexter | — | — |
| 10 | Full Quality Construction Co | 52 | 4.3★ (3) | Dexter | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.6★ from 39 Google reviews, the most in Dexter.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dexter
Ranked #2 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 Dexter
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dexter
Ranked #4 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 Sikeston, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dexter
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dexter
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Dexter
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dexter
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dexter
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sikeston, 22 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Poplar Bluff, 24 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poplar Bluff, 23 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Poplar Bluff, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poplar Bluff, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Poplar Bluff, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poplar Bluff, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Poplar Bluff, 24 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poplar Bluff, 23 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Paving contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Semo | In Dexter | |
| Aftershock L.L.C. | In Dexter | |
| Alpine Construction LLC | In Dexter | |
| Bien Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Dexter |
| Brown Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Dexter |
| CA Walker Construction | In Dexter | |
| Craft Construction & Roofing LLC | In Dexter | |
| Custom Crete Works | In Dexter | |
| Davis Quality Construction & Repairs | In Dexter | |
| Jethro Gater Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 21 mi |
| John Bingham Construction Co | In Dexter | |
| Ken Graney General Services | 4.5★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Pry bar construction | In Dexter | |
| R&K Curtis | 4.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Risen Mechanical | 4.0★ (1) | In Dexter |
| Strickland Electric | 5.0★ (11) | In Dexter |
| T&A Remodeling LLC | 3.9★ (11) | In Dexter |
| Tanner Remodeling and Construction | 4.2★ (5) | In Dexter |
| Walker Construction | In Dexter | |
| Walt Construction | In Dexter |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Missouri 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 19 Dexter 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 Dexter 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 |