23 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Kearney: Loyal Nine, CR Score 95/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kearney Excavation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.
Most-reviewed: Brown Church Development Group, 17 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 23 ranked after Loyal Nine; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Kearney general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 23 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Loyal Nine | 95 | 5.0★ (21) | Kearney | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kearney Excavation | 89 | 4.8★ (6) | Kearney | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | On Point Construction & Design | 89 | 5.0★ (12) | Kearney | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | R W Sorensen Construction | 84 | 4.2★ (5) | Kearney | — | — |
| 5 | Cook Construction | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | Kearney | — | — |
| 6 | Brown Construction | 82 | 5.0★ (15) | Kearney | — | — |
| 7 | Fealty Construction LLC | 82 | 4.6★ (9) | Kearney | Sat | — |
| 8 | Brown Church Development Group | 82 | 4.5★ (17) | Kearney | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Hard Tops of Central Nebraska | 80 | 5.0★ (8) | Kearney | — | — |
| 10 | Midlands Contracting, Inc. | 79 | 4.6★ (8) | Kearney | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (21).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Island, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holdrege, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Earth works company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kearney
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holdrege, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holdrege, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grand Island, 21 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holdrege, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Renovations | 5.0★ (8) | In Kearney |
| Apple Roofing | 4.7★ (81) | In Kearney |
| Babl Kitchen and Bath | 4.7★ (18) | In Kearney |
| C.B. Seamless LLC | 1.8★ (4) | In Kearney |
| City Plumbing | 4.5★ (44) | In Kearney |
| Clean Cut Concrete | 4.9★ (7) | In Kearney |
| Dandee Concrete Construction Co Inc | 3.6★ (25) | In Kearney |
| Dialed-In Roofing | 5.0★ (8) | In Kearney |
| Dobish Construction, Inc. | 4.5★ (8) | In Kearney |
| EJ Drywall Plus | 4.4★ (7) | In Kearney |
| Flores Home Improvement and general contractor L.L.C | 4.6★ (35) | In Kearney |
| Malcom Roofing & General Contracting | 2.8★ (18) | In Kearney |
| Midwest Concrete Leveling LLC | 4.7★ (6) | In Kearney |
| Nebraska Contracting, LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Kearney |
| Platte Valley Roofing and Siding LLC | 4.7★ (45) | In Kearney |
| Renegade Woodworks & Handyman Services | 5.0★ (10) | In Kearney |
| The Lawn Builders | 4.6★ (7) | In Kearney |
| Versatile Roofing | 4.9★ (151) | In Kearney |
| Wilke Contracting Corporation | 4.0★ (4) | In Kearney |
| Wire Guys Electric | 4.5★ (8) | In Kearney |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Nebraska 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 |
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 23 Kearney general contractors on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Kearney data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |