76 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Winterset: The Container Store, CR Score 59/100; 4.4★ from 551 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Storm Shelters of Iowa, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 76.
Most-reviewed: ReadyClean Exterior Services, 258 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 76 ranked after The Container Store; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
76 Winterset general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 26 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 76 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Container Store | 59 | 4.4★ (551) | West Des Moines, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | ReadyClean Exterior Services | 58 | 5.0★ (258) | Clive, 24 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Busy Builders | 56 | 4.9★ (48) | West Des Moines, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Complete Construction LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (19) | Winterset | — | — |
| 5 | Central Iowa Solutions | 54 | 4.9★ (39) | Clive, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Storm Shelters of Iowa | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | Norwalk, 19 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | The Gorilla Cover | 53 | 4.6★ (11) | Winterset | — | — |
| 8 | Innov8 Home Solutions | 53 | 4.9★ (32) | Waukee, 20 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | PB&J Construction & Handyman Service, LLC | 53 | 3.9★ (14) | Evans, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | DS Timeless Transformations LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (30) | Waukee, 22 mi away | Sat | — |
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: 4.4★ from 551 Google reviews, the most in Winterset.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 24 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 258 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 21 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winterset
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 19 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winterset
Ranked #7 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 Waukee, 20 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evans, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 22 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winterset
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 19 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 28 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 #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Winterset
Ranked #16 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 Ankeny, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 22 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 21 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 21 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indianola, 22 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 25 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 23 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
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 76 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Construction | In Winterset | |
| Barb wire | In Winterset | |
| Connolly Crest Construction | In Winterset | |
| Construction by Cambron | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Corkrean Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Winterset |
| Cummins Service Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Winterset |
| Falke Construction | 4.9★ (30) | In Winterset |
| Five Oaks Construction & Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Winterset |
| Hawkeye Installation Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Winterset |
| Madison County Cabinetry | 5.0★ (2) | In Winterset |
| Mid-States Carpenters Group Corporation | 5.0★ (5) | In Winterset |
| Newcastle Home Builders | 5.0★ (1) | In Winterset |
| Northwest Sheet Metal Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Winterset |
| Payne Building Systems | In Winterset | |
| Porter Construction LLC | In Winterset | |
| SJS Premier Buildings | 3.0★ (1) | In Winterset |
| Stromax Homes & Construction | 4.0★ (5) | In Winterset |
| The Renovation Guys, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Tnt Contracting Renovations | In Winterset | |
| Top-Notch Renovations LLC | In Winterset |
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 76 Winterset 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 Winterset 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 |