12 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Mason City: Larry Elwood Construction, CR Score 62/100; 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Manning Construction LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 12.
Most-reviewed: Skyway Inc., 21 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 12 ranked after Larry Elwood Construction; ranked #3.
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12 Mason City general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Larry Elwood Construction | 62 | 4.6★ (23) | Mason City | — | Overall |
| 2 | Hackett Construction | 61 | 5.0★ (17) | Mason City | — | — |
| 3 | Skyway Inc. | 60 | 4.8★ (21) | Clear Lake, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Manning Construction LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (4) | Mason City | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Dean Snyder Construction | 59 | 4.9★ (17) | Clear Lake, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Prestige Home Renovations, LLC | 58 | 2.2★ (5) | Mason City | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Tierney Properties | 58 | 4.5★ (4) | Mason City | — | — |
| 8 | Kellar Construction | 57 | 4.4★ (7) | Mason City | — | — |
| 9 | King Construction, Inc | 56 | 4.2★ (10) | Clear Lake, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dave's Deck Care | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Clear Lake, 10 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 review volume: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, the most in Mason City.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason City
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clear Lake, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason City
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clear Lake, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason City
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mason City
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mason City
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clear Lake, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clear Lake, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 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.
Based in Mason City
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clear Lake, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3D Construction & Handyman Services | 4.7★ (13) | In Mason City |
| A&R Concepts | 5.0★ (1) | In Mason City |
| Academy Drywall | 5.0★ (3) | In Mason City |
| Artisan Landscaping | 4.8★ (6) | In Mason City |
| Brandon's Handyman Services | 1.0★ (1) | In Mason City |
| DC Professional Painting & Staining | 4.8★ (8) | In Mason City |
| Dean Snyder Const | 5.0★ (1) | In Mason City |
| Hank's Plumbing Inc | 5.0★ (6) | In Mason City |
| Kleen Sweep Construction | 4.5★ (8) | In Mason City |
| Kramer Petersen Builders Inc | 4.0★ (4) | In Mason City |
| Kuppinger Concrete & Construction | 4.2★ (5) | In Mason City |
| Midwest Blasting | 3.0★ (2) | In Mason City |
| Pals Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Mason City |
| RHC: Ryan Hanig Contracting, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Mason City |
| Rye Construction Co | 4.3★ (7) | In Mason City |
| Schoneman Builders | 5.0★ (1) | In Mason City |
| Tell Construction | 4.6★ (25) | In Mason City |
| Visu-Sewer, Inc (Iowa Office) | 5.0★ (1) | In Mason City |
| Window World of Mason City | 4.8★ (186) | In Mason City |
| Young Construction | 4.7★ (178) | In Mason City |
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 Mason City 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 Mason City 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 |