20 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in New Ulm: Hoffman Construction Co., Inc., CR Score 80/100; 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Connolly Construction & Remodel LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 20.
Most-reviewed: Ardolf Construction Services LLC, 124 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
20 New Ulm general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 20 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hoffman Construction Co., Inc. | 80 | 4.7★ (23) | New Ulm | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Ardolf Construction Services LLC | 79 | 4.9★ (124) | North Mankato, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Connolly Construction & Remodel LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | Saint Peter, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Netzke Shingling & Construction LLC | 75 | 1.8★ (10) | New Ulm | Sat | — |
| 5 | Nuss Truck & Equipment | 75 | 4.4★ (72) | Mankato, 21 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | New Ulm Quartzite Quarries Inc | 74 | 5.0★ (5) | New Ulm | — | — |
| 7 | A.R.R. Construction | 74 | 4.0★ (8) | New Ulm | — | — |
| 8 | American Artstone | 73 | 4.2★ (5) | New Ulm | — | — |
| 9 | Holtmeier Construction Inc | 73 | 4.4★ (30) | Mankato, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dakota Storage Buildings | 73 | 4.8★ (4) | North Mankato, 24 mi away | — | — |
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 trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Mankato, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (124).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saint Peter, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Ulm
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Ulm
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Ulm
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Ulm
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, 30 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Mankato, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Ulm
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Mankato, 20 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 25 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 25 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 25 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alwin Electric Contracting Inc | In New Ulm | |
| Bergy's Handyman Service | 2.0★ (1) | In New Ulm |
| CAB Construction & Manufacturing | 5.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Ericksen Construction & Development | In New Ulm | |
| Farasyn's Construction Inc | In New Ulm | |
| GENESIS CONSTRUCTION GROUP | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Kato Carpentry | In New Ulm | |
| M Krediet Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Mike's Painting & Sandblasting | 5.0★ (1) | In New Ulm |
| Northstar Builders | In New Ulm | |
| Pete Wachtel Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Rick Ites Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Saw Works Construction | In New Ulm | |
| Schaefer Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In New Ulm |
| Sioux Valley Masonry | In New Ulm | |
| Southern Minnesota Custom Gutters | In New Ulm | |
| Square Konstruktion | In New Ulm | |
| Top Tier Roofing | 5.0★ (9) | In New Ulm |
| Weber Building & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Zinniel Utility Contracting | In New Ulm |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Minnesota 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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Residential contractors with $15,000 or more a year in gross receipts (smaller ones need a certificate of exemption).
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 20 New Ulm 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 New Ulm 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 |