12 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ottumwa: L&G Construction Services LLC, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Most-reviewed: Christner Contracting Inc, 22 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 12 ranked after L&G Construction Services LLC; ranked #2.
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12 Ottumwa general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | L&G Construction Services LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (35) | Ottumwa | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Christner Contracting Inc | 60 | 4.8★ (22) | Ottumwa | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Rupe Mechanical | 60 | 5.0★ (6) | Ottumwa | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Frase Company, Inc. | 57 | 4.3★ (11) | Ottumwa | — | — |
| 5 | Just Josh Home Improvement | 55 | 4.0★ (6) | Ottumwa | — | — |
| 6 | Torres Constructions and Renovations LLC | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | Ottumwa | — | — |
| 7 | Courtney Construction Company LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Ottumwa | — | — |
| 8 | Meland Co. Septic Service & Excavating | 52 | 3.3★ (8) | Oskaloosa, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Skyline Company LLC | 50 | 4.7★ (7) | Fairfield, 24 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Drish Construction Inc. | 50 | 4.3★ (7) | Fairfield, 24 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: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, the most in Ottumwa.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottumwa
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottumwa
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottumwa
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottumwa
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottumwa
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ottumwa
Ranked #7 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 Oskaloosa, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oskaloosa, 20 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oskaloosa, 21 mi away
Ranked #12 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bob Mc Dowell Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottumwa |
| Bonilla Painting, Roofing and More | 5.0★ (5) | In Ottumwa |
| Bridge City Electric | 4.5★ (2) | In Ottumwa |
| Figueroa Construction | 5.0★ (10) | In Ottumwa |
| G10 Painting Services | 5.0★ (38) | In Ottumwa |
| Goodman Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottumwa |
| Gullett Fence | 4.4★ (11) | In Ottumwa |
| Jim Haines Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottumwa |
| Kappel- Gomez Construction | 5.0★ (30) | In Ottumwa |
| LARRY'S HANDYMAN SERVICES | 5.0★ (3) | In Ottumwa |
| Martinez Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottumwa |
| Miller Quality Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottumwa |
| No Loose Screws Construction, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Ottumwa |
| Overhead Door Company of Ottumwa | 4.0★ (7) | In Ottumwa |
| Ramsey Paint Contracting | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottumwa |
| S W Huffman Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottumwa |
| Thomsen Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottumwa |
| Top Dog Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottumwa |
| Turner Concrete Construction | 3.0★ (1) | In Ottumwa |
| Yates & Yates Glass Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Ottumwa |
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 Ottumwa 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 Ottumwa 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 |