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Best General Contractors in Dubuque, IA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Dubuque: Jesse Markus Construction, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Crawford Company North, 37 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 23 ranked after Jesse Markus Construction; ranked #2.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

23 Dubuque general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 23 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Dubuque at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Dubuque at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Jesse Markus Construction655.0★ (42)Asbury, 2 mi away—Overall
2Crawford Company North624.9★ (37)Dubuque—Most reviews
3Ground Up Construction613.5★ (19)DubuqueSat · Sun—
4Embassy Construction, LLC615.0★ (23)Dubuque——
5Tri-State Construction605.0★ (12)DubuqueSat · Evenings—
6All Star Environmental, LLC595.0★ (9)DubuqueSat—
7Nako Construction595.0★ (8)DubuqueSun—
8Portzen Construction Inc583.1★ (10)Dubuque——
9Dubuque Home Improvement574.6★ (10)Dubuque——
10Digital Canal574.1★ (13)Dubuque——

The 23 best general contractors in Dubuque, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Crawford Company North

    Based in Dubuque

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11672 Airborne Rd, Dubuque, IA 52003
    View profile for Crawford Company North(563) 552-2117

  3. #3 Ground Up Construction

    Based in Dubuque

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2952 Central Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
    View profile for Ground Up Construction(563) 258-1572

  4. #4 Embassy Construction, LLC

    Based in Dubuque

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    801 Rhomberg Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
    View profile for Embassy Construction, LLC(563) 207-8365

  5. #5 Tri-State Construction

    Based in Dubuque

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–5 PM · Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1897 Washington St, Dubuque, IA 52001
    View profile for Tri-State Construction(563) 451-9019

  6. #6 All Star Environmental, LLC

    Based in Dubuque

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2622 Van Buren Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
    View profile for All Star Environmental, LLC(563) 542-2379

  7. #7 Nako Construction

    Based in Dubuque

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    17248 Castlemaine Ln, Dubuque, IA 52001
    View profile for Nako Construction(563) 564-3603

  8. #8 Portzen Construction Inc

    Based in Dubuque

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.1★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.1★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    205 Stone Valley Drive, Dubuque, IA 52003
    View profile for Portzen Construction Inc(563) 557-7642

  9. #9 Dubuque Home Improvement

    Based in Dubuque

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    620 W 7th St, Dubuque, IA 52001
    View profile for Dubuque Home Improvement

  10. #10 Digital Canal

    Based in Dubuque

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2728 Asbury Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001
    View profile for Digital Canal(563) 690-2000

  11. #11 Conlon Construction

    Based in Dubuque

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    501 Bell St Suite #402, Dubuque, IA 52001
    View profile for Conlon Construction(563) 583-1724

  12. #12 Top Notch Construction

    Based in Dubuque

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    2701 Rhomberg Ave, Dubuque, IA 52001
    View profile for Top Notch Construction(563) 583-3536

  14. #14 Cedar Ridge Construction Inc

    Based in Dubuque

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9816 Royal Wood Dr, Peosta, IA 52068
    View profile for Cedar Ridge Construction Inc(563) 588-2928

  15. #15 Bob Knupp Builders

    Based in Dubuque

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3131 Cedar Cross Ct, Dubuque, IA 52003
    View profile for Bob Knupp Builders(563) 495-5727

  16. #16 Ernest Jackson Painting

    Based in Asbury, 7 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Ernest Jackson Painting(563) 599-0342

  17. #17 Miller Construction Co

    Based in Dubuque

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3110 Kane Ct, Dubuque, IA 52001
    View profile for Miller Construction Co(563) 582-7602

  18. #18 Tschiggfrie Excavating Co.

    Based in Dubuque

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    425 Julien Dubuque Dr, Dubuque, IA 52003
    View profile for Tschiggfrie Excavating Co.(563) 557-7450

  19. #19 Digman Construction Co., LLC

    Based in Platteville, 17 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1291 College Farm Rd, Platteville, WI 53818
    View profile for Digman Construction Co., LLC(608) 348-2231

  20. #20 S & S Builders

    Based in Dubuque

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    602 Peru Rd, Dubuque, IA 52001
    View profile for S & S Builders(563) 588-6240

  21. #21 R2K Enterprises LLC

    Based in Asbury, 7 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for R2K Enterprises LLC(563) 580-2722

  22. #22 J Squared Construction

    Based in Platteville, 17 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6081 Cedar Ln, Platteville, WI 53818
    View profile for J Squared Construction(608) 778-9419

Also serving Dubuque

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.

Unranked general contractors serving Dubuque
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AMC Homes LLC4.9★ (27)In Dubuque
Bridgestone5.0★ (2)In Dubuque
D & D Superior Concrete Construction5.0★ (2)In Dubuque
Dan Arensdorf Construction5.0★ (7)In Dubuque
Downs Home Improvement2.0★ (2)In Dubuque
Errand Boys LLC4.9★ (220)In Dubuque
Huseman Electric LLC4.9★ (63)In Dubuque
Interiors by Design4.5★ (53)In Dubuque
JRB Attachments LLC3.0★ (2)In Dubuque
Kory Routley Construction4.3★ (3)In Dubuque
MaussCo5.0★ (8)In Dubuque
McCormick Carpentry5.0★ (2)In Dubuque
Preferred Glass Company4.0★ (4)In Dubuque
Professional Roofing4.6★ (17)In Dubuque
Quality Seamless Gutters, LLC5.0★ (29)In Dubuque
Skyline Construction4.9★ (9)In Dubuque
Stewart Construction5.0★ (2)In Dubuque
Tidy Up Landscape and Maintenance4.8★ (43)In Dubuque
Tri-State Concrete Construction5.0★ (3)In Dubuque
Widmeier Landscaping and Snow Removal4.8★ (48)In Dubuque

How much do general contractors cost in Dubuque?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Iowa with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do general contractors cost in Dubuque?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$14,300$26,440$40,770Per 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$18,160Per 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 Dubuque general contractors

We scored 23 Dubuque 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Dubuque data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

General contractors in Dubuque: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Dubuque?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Dubuque, IA is Jesse Markus Construction with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews. Crawford Company North (#2) and Ground Up Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 23 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Dubuque?

ContractorsRanked ranks 23 general contractors serving Dubuque, IA. 16 of them are based in Dubuque; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Dubuque work on weekends?

5 of 23 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ground Up Construction (#3), Tri-State Construction (#5) and All Star Environmental, LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Dubuque?

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 Dubuque general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 23 rated general contractors in Dubuque is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Jesse Markus Construction has the most, 42 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 Dubuque count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dubuque 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 Dubuque

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 23 general contractors serving Dubuque.

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