52 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Newton: Growth Construction, CR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Euro Designs LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 52.
Most-reviewed: RabWorks, LLC, 30 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 52 ranked after Growth Construction; ranked #2.
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52 Newton general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 52 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growth Construction | 61 | 5.0★ (72) | Altoona, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | RabWorks, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (30) | Newton | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | SkyHigh Construction LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | Newton | Sat | — |
| 4 | JCL General Construction LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Newton | Sat | — |
| 5 | Euro Designs LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (26) | Altoona, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | American Home Renovations, L.L.C. | 57 | 4.8★ (19) | Ankeny, 25 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | BRIGHT LIGHT CONSTRUCTION SOLUTION LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (12) | Altoona, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Jasper Construction Services, Inc. | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Newton | — | — |
| 9 | Zierke Construction | 56 | 2.3★ (3) | Newton | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Skokan Construction Inc | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Newton | 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 review volume: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, the most in Newton.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton
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 Altoona, 22 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Ankeny, 25 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 16 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton
Ranked #10 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 Waterloo, 24 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton
Ranked #13 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 Clive, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Iowa City, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Marshalltown, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marshalltown, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coralville, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 24 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pella, 20 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pella, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 24 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Hill, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
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 52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Annee Construction | In Newton | |
| Cardinal Rule Handyman Services, LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Newton |
| CSA Woodworking | In Newton | |
| DK Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Newton |
| Downing Designs LLC | In Newton | |
| Gilbert Acoustics - Drop Ceiling Pro LLC | In Newton | |
| Griffith Home Builders | 5.0★ (1) | In Newton |
| GV Enterprises | 5.0★ (3) | In Newton |
| Jakes Electric LLC | In Newton | |
| KCD Painting LLC | 5.0★ (32) | In Newton |
| Leavens Construction | 4.3★ (3) | In Newton |
| Manfull Construction & Property Services,LLC | In Newton | |
| More Than A Carpenter | 4.5★ (30) | In Newton |
| Nailed It Construction Services, LLC | 5.0★ (64) | In Newton |
| Plumb's Construction LLC | 4.0★ (4) | In Newton |
| Rybo’s Construction & Handyman Services | 1.0★ (1) | In Newton |
| Sears Community Construction and Consulting LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Newton |
| Sly Construction LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Newton |
| Solution services | In Newton | |
| Walls Plumbing & Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Newton |
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 52 Newton 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 Newton 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 |