15 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Pierre: Butler Machinery Company, CR Score 58/100; 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Mountain Peak Construction, 31 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #4.
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15 Pierre general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 15 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Butler Machinery Company | 58 | 4.2★ (22) | Pierre | — | Overall |
| 2 | DFC | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Pierre | — | — |
| 3 | Hire-A-Husband | 56 | 4.0★ (7) | Pierre | Sat | — |
| 4 | Mountain Peak Construction | 56 | 5.0★ (31) | Olympia, 22 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Morris Inc | 55 | 3.7★ (10) | Pierre | — | — |
| 6 | Earthworks Construction | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Spearfish, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | First Dakota Enterprises Inc | 54 | 3.7★ (3) | Pierre | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | A-G-E Corporation Contractors | 54 | 4.0★ (5) | Pierre | — | — |
| 9 | Bak Construction | 54 | 2.3★ (3) | Pierre | — | — |
| 10 | Singh Contracting, Inc. | 53 | 3.5★ (15) | Rapid Valley, 12 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 trade focus: 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pierre
Ranked #2 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 Pierre
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Olympia, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, the most in Pierre.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pierre
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spearfish, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pierre
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pierre
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pierre
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rapid Valley, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aberdeen, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mitchell, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pierre
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Box Elder, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Contractors Inc | 4.0★ (1) | In Pierre |
| Dakota Builders | 1.0★ (1) | In Pierre |
| Deis Construction & Spray Foam Insulation | In Pierre | |
| DNA Construction-Pierre | In Pierre | |
| Freidel Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Pierre |
| Hagerty Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Pierre |
| J&J Construction Inc | 4.5★ (8) | In Pierre |
| Kenzy Construction Inc | 4.0★ (1) | In Pierre |
| Krueger Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | In Pierre |
| Ludemann Fencing, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Pierre |
| Midwest Construction & Development | 4.0★ (2) | In Pierre |
| Morris Inc | 4.0★ (2) | In Pierre |
| Nystrom Electrical Contracting | 5.0★ (5) | In Pierre |
| Olson Plumbing | 3.6★ (11) | In Pierre |
| Palace Builders Inc | In Pierre | |
| Quality Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Pierre |
| River Bluff Custom Homes | 4.4★ (25) | In Pierre |
| Smith Plumbing | 4.7★ (43) | In Pierre |
| Summit Contracting - Pierre | 3.0★ (2) | In Pierre |
| Tieszen Electrical Contracting | 5.0★ (6) | In Pierre |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for South Dakota 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 15 Pierre 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 Pierre 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 |