44 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waseca: Harty Construction, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Holmseth Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 44.
Most-reviewed: APX Construction Group, 41 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #6.
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44 Waseca general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 44 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Harty Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (4) | Waseca | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | JB Exteriors LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Waseca | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Holmseth Construction | 56 | 3.3★ (7) | Waseca | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Rise Modular | 56 | 4.9★ (9) | Owatonna, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Home Sweet Home Remodeling | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Mankato, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | APX Construction Group | 56 | 4.8★ (41) | Mankato, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Radon Solutions | 56 | 4.9★ (38) | Mankato, 25 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Hometown Remodeling | 56 | 5.0★ (7) | Mankato, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Freedom Foam | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Waseca | Sat | — |
| 10 | Interstate Improvement Inc | 55 | 4.2★ (17) | Faribault, 21 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: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waseca
Ranked #2 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 Waseca
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owatonna, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 24 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, the most in Waseca.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 25 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Waseca
Ranked #9 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.
Based in Faribault, 21 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Owatonna, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Faribault, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Owatonna, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Faribault, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 25 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Faribault, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Owatonna, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Owatonna, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Faribault, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Faribault, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Northfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 23 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mankato, 23 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Faribault, 20 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Faribault, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hilgers Seasonal Services | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | 21 mi |
| 27 | Luiken Construction | 51 | 5.0★ (3) | 19 mi |
| 28 | R. Henry Construction, Inc. | 51 | 4.6★ (9) | 23 mi |
| 29 | WEB Construction, Inc. | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 30 | Mohs Contracting | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 31 | Bree’s Contracting | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 32 | Greenway Home Improvement | 50 | 3.6★ (5) | 18 mi |
| 33 | Kane Carpentry LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 34 | RAW Construction, LLC | 50 | 4.8★ (4) | 19 mi |
| 35 | Cherry Creek Inc | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 36 | JR HANDYMEN SERVICES, LLC | 49 | 1.7★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 37 | Jonathan A Wood Construction Co. | 49 | 5.0★ (6) | 19 mi |
| 38 | J.J. Lyons Construction | 49 | 5.0★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 39 | DeMars Construction | 48 | 4.2★ (5) | 25 mi |
| 40 | Deichman Construction | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 41 | Southern Minnesota Construction | 48 | 3.8★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 42 | Hernandez General Construction LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 43 | Robert W Carlstrom Co Inc | 48 | 3.7★ (3) | 23 mi |
| 44 | H J Drummer Construction Inc | 46 | 3.7★ (3) | 20 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A J Lysne Contracting Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| ALC Companies, Inc | In Waseca | |
| Best Construction LLC | In Waseca | |
| Cemstone Concrete Materials | 5.0★ (2) | In Waseca |
| Definitive GPR and Construction Services, LLC. | 3.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Gleason Carpentry & Design | 5.0★ (1) | In Waseca |
| Gray Companies, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Healy Construction Co | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Land of the North Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Waseca |
| Lucas Boelter Construction | In Waseca | |
| Lucas Boelter Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Waseca |
| MeisterBuilt | 3.0★ (2) | In Waseca |
| Metro Exteriors LLC | In Waseca | |
| Nelemans Construction LLC | In Waseca | |
| Ockwig Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Waseca |
| Skelwood Construction | In Waseca | |
| TMP CONTRACTING & MANAGEMENT,INC | In Waseca | |
| Todd Norton Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Waseca |
| Wick Buildings | 1.0★ (1) | In Waseca |
| Williams Concrete Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Waseca |
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).
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 44 Waseca 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 Waseca 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 |