12 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Fort Dodge: Mechanico LLC, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Mid Country Machinery, LLC, 23 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #2.
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12 Fort Dodge general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mechanico LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (5) | Fort Dodge | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mid Country Machinery, LLC | 61 | 4.4★ (23) | Fort Dodge | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Jensen Builders Ltd | 60 | 4.5★ (20) | Fort Dodge | — | — |
| 4 | Amato Home Renovations , LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Fort Dodge | — | — |
| 5 | Advanced Heating & Air Conditioning Inc | 59 | 4.1★ (16) | Fort Dodge | — | — |
| 6 | Doyle Construction | 56 | 4.2★ (6) | Fort Dodge | — | — |
| 7 | McGough Inc. | 54 | 3.3★ (4) | Fort Dodge | — | — |
| 8 | Woodruff Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Fort Dodge | — | — |
| 9 | Doug Lindner Construction | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Fort Dodge | — | — |
| 10 | K & M Construction | 53 | 4.2★ (5) | Webster City, 16 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
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 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Dodge
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 23 Google reviews, the most in Fort Dodge.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Dodge
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Dodge
Ranked #4 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 Fort Dodge
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Dodge
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Dodge
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Dodge
Ranked #8 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.
Based in Fort Dodge
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webster City, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fort Dodge
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Webster City, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Apartment building”.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & A Electric | 3.3★ (4) | In Fort Dodge |
| Adams Electrical Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Dodge |
| B&B Custom Carpentry | 4.6★ (10) | In Fort Dodge |
| Castor Construction | 4.6★ (10) | In Fort Dodge |
| Dg Construction | 4.0★ (1) | In Fort Dodge |
| Don Peart Custom Homes | 5.0★ (3) | In Fort Dodge |
| Estlund Contracting Services | 5.0★ (20) | In Fort Dodge |
| FD General, LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Fort Dodge |
| Gehlhausen Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Fort Dodge |
| Holliday Creek Solar | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Dodge |
| Jims Carpet One Floor & Home | 4.8★ (77) | In Fort Dodge |
| Kirby Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Dodge |
| Kolacia Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Fort Dodge |
| L & M Ethanol Maintenance Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Fort Dodge |
| Prado Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Fort Dodge |
| Rees Builders Llc | 5.0★ (47) | In Fort Dodge |
| Rojohn Home Improvement | 3.7★ (17) | In Fort Dodge |
| Russ's Construction | 2.6★ (10) | In Fort Dodge |
| White's Handyman Services | 1.0★ (1) | In Fort Dodge |
| Wiseman Contracting LLC | 4.2★ (5) | In Fort Dodge |
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 12 Fort Dodge 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 Fort Dodge 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 |