195 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waukee: ReadyClean Exterior Services, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eternal Construction Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 195.
Most-reviewed: The Container Store, 551 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 195 ranked; ranked #2.
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195 Waukee general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 58 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 195 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ReadyClean Exterior Services | 91 | 5.0★ (258) | Clive, 7 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | The Container Store | 87 | 4.4★ (551) | West Des Moines, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Busy Builders | 85 | 4.9★ (48) | West Des Moines, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Growth Construction | 83 | 5.0★ (72) | Altoona, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | DS Timeless Transformations LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (30) | Waukee | Sat | — |
| 6 | Eternal Construction Services LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (14) | Clive, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Innov8 Home Solutions | 82 | 4.9★ (32) | Waukee | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Storm Shelters of Iowa | 82 | 5.0★ (7) | Norwalk, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | American Home Renovations, L.L.C. | 81 | 4.8★ (19) | Ankeny, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Central Elite Construction | 81 | 5.0★ (4) | Ankeny, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 551 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (551).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 22 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Altoona, 22 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Waukee
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Hill, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Road construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Johnston, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 195 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Balm Construction | In Waukee | |
| Central States Construction Services | In Waukee | |
| Don Marean Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukee |
| Drywall Repair Services LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukee |
| Element 119 - Homes by Stanbrough | 4.6★ (48) | In Waukee |
| Energy Masters Commercial | In Waukee | |
| Erie Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Waukee |
| G & S Construction Services | In Waukee | |
| Hubbell Homes Design Studio | In Waukee | |
| James Construction Co. | 5.0★ (12) | In Waukee |
| Keystone Construction Services | In Waukee | |
| Nelson Hawbaker Building Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Waukee |
| Outland | 5.0★ (2) | In Waukee |
| Prestige Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Waukee |
| SalesRoof Constructions LLC | 4.9★ (8) | In Waukee |
| Sport Construction Midwest | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukee |
| Stapes Grading | In Waukee | |
| Superstorm Roofing & Siding | 4.8★ (352) | In Waukee |
| The Courtyards at Parkside, an Epcon Community | 4.9★ (16) | In Waukee |
| Tidy Site Services | In Waukee |
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 195 Waukee 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 Waukee 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 |