56/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, the most in Fairfield.
- 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1208 W Washington St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641
Best General Contractors in Fairfield, IA (2026)
13 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Fairfield: Jim Barton Construction, CR Score 56/100; 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Cornerstone Building Brands, 28 Google reviews at 3.3★, the most of 13 ranked after Jim Barton Construction; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
13 Fairfield general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 13 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Fairfield at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jim Barton Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (39) | Mount Pleasant, 21 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Skyline Company LLC | 55 | 4.7★ (7) | Fairfield | — | — |
| 3 | Drish Construction Inc. | 55 | 4.3★ (7) | Fairfield | — | — |
| 4 | Rupe Mechanical | 52 | 5.0★ (6) | Ottumwa, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Greiner Buildings, Inc. | 52 | 4.4★ (20) | Washington, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Jean C Wiley & Sons, Inc. Building & Remodeling | 51 | 5.0★ (11) | Mount Pleasant, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Cornerstone Building Brands | 51 | 3.3★ (28) | Mount Pleasant, 23 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Frase Company, Inc. | 50 | 4.3★ (11) | Ottumwa, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | HBH Group LLC | 49 | 4.2★ (10) | Washington, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Just Josh Home Improvement | 48 | 4.0★ (6) | Ottumwa, 23 mi away | — | — |
The 13 best general contractors in Fairfield, 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 Fairfield
55/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 602 E Washington Ave, Fairfield, IA 52556
Based in Fairfield
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 7 AM–3 PM · Thu 7 AM–6 PM · Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1701 S Main St, Fairfield, IA 52556
Based in Ottumwa, 23 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon closed · Tue–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 809 Hayne St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Based in Washington, 25 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 120 E Main St Ste. 1, Washington, IA 52353
Based in Mount Pleasant, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1605 E Monroe St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641
Based in Mount Pleasant, 23 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 3.3★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 305 N Iris St, Mt Pleasant, IA 52641
Based in Ottumwa, 23 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 205 S Iowa Ave, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Based in Washington, 25 mi away
49/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 304 N 4th Ave, Washington, IA 52353
Based in Ottumwa, 23 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 306 Filmore St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Based in Ottumwa, 24 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 545 Ray St, Ottumwa, IA 52501
Based in Washington, 23 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 930 W Buchanan St, Washington, IA 52353
Based in Washington, 24 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat closed · Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1002 W Monroe St, Washington, IA 52353
Also serving Fairfield
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AK Services | In Fairfield | |
| All Purpose Workers | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairfield |
| Boggs Electrical Contracting | 4.7★ (3) | In Fairfield |
| Bowermaster Construction | In Fairfield | |
| Buch Construction, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Fairfield |
| Champ Bro's Construction | In Fairfield | |
| Clubb's Trucking | 5.0★ (3) | In Fairfield |
| DT Enterprize | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairfield |
| Fortune Creating Buildings | In Fairfield | |
| Haynes Contracting LLC | In Fairfield | |
| Hellweg Construction | In Fairfield | |
| J Leu Contracting | 5.0★ (9) | In Fairfield |
| Light Bridge Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Fairfield |
| Michael Anthony Company | 5.0★ (2) | In Fairfield |
| Muntz Contracting Co. | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairfield |
| Pilcher Construction LLC | 3.9★ (20) | In Fairfield |
| Premier Construction | 4.7★ (29) | In Fairfield |
| Prosper Companies | 5.0★ (1) | In Fairfield |
| Schaus Vorhies Contracting | In Fairfield | |
| TCB Construction Labor Services | In Fairfield |
How much do general contractors cost in Fairfield?
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 Fairfield general contractors
We scored 13 Fairfield 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 Fairfield 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 Fairfield: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Fairfield?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Fairfield, IA is Jim Barton Construction with a CR Score of 56/100. It has 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews. Skyline Company LLC (#2) and Drish Construction Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 13 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Fairfield?
ContractorsRanked ranks 13 general contractors serving Fairfield, IA. 2 of them are based in Fairfield; 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 Fairfield work on weekends?
1 of 13 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Rupe Mechanical (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does kitchen remodel cost in Fairfield?
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 Fairfield general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 13 rated general contractors in Fairfield is 4.4★, with a median of 7 reviews. Jim Barton Construction has the most, 39 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 Fairfield count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Fairfield 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 Fairfield
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 13 general contractors serving Fairfield.
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