163 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Indianola: ReadyClean Exterior Services, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Storm Shelters of Iowa, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 163.
Most-reviewed: The Container Store, 551 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 163 ranked; ranked #2.
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163 Indianola general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 163 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ReadyClean Exterior Services | 59 | 5.0★ (258) | Clive, 20 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | The Container Store | 59 | 4.4★ (551) | West Des Moines, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Herberger Construction Company Inc | 57 | 4.7★ (15) | Indianola | — | — |
| 4 | Growth Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (72) | Altoona, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Busy Builders | 56 | 4.9★ (48) | West Des Moines, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Downing | 56 | 4.8★ (27) | Indianola | — | — |
| 7 | Storm Shelters of Iowa | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Norwalk, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Basement Replacement Experts | 55 | 4.4★ (11) | Indianola | Sat | — |
| 9 | D Dowie Construction | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Indianola | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Premier Construction Services | 55 | 4.6★ (123) | Des Moines, 14 mi away | — | — |
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 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 18 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 551 Google reviews, the most in Indianola.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 23 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 18 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola
Ranked #9 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 Des Moines, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 19 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 16 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Hill, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 20 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Des Moines, 21 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
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 163 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All American Exteriors | 4.5★ (91) | In Indianola |
| Blue Ladder Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Indianola |
| Burkhead Electric | 5.0★ (1) | In Indianola |
| Caligiuri Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Indianola |
| Cambron & Thacker Construction | 5.0★ (6) | In Indianola |
| Construction by Cambron | 3.0★ (2) | In Indianola |
| Haus Roofing and Construction Services | 4.7★ (59) | In Indianola |
| High Pointe Construction | In Indianola | |
| J.C.B | In Indianola | |
| Lindsey & Duax Outdoor Living | In Indianola | |
| McClintock Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Indianola |
| Midwest Concrete Construction & Paving | 5.0★ (19) | In Indianola |
| New Era Homes | 5.0★ (1) | In Indianola |
| Open Air Exteriors | 5.0★ (5) | In Indianola |
| Poindexter Flooring Inc | 5.0★ (5) | In Indianola |
| PRIME ROCK DRYWALL | 5.0★ (1) | In Indianola |
| Rasko Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Indianola |
| Toy Box Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Indianola |
| Vanderpool Plumbing, Heating, Air Conditioning & Electrical | 3.9★ (15) | In Indianola |
| Vice Construction | 4.9★ (32) | In Indianola |
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 163 Indianola 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 Indianola 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 |