465 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Apple Valley: Whispering Fields by D.R. Horton, CR Score 59/100; 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM and Sundays until 6 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Homestead Road, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 465.
Most-reviewed: Kerby and Cristina Real Estate Experts, 1,194 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 465 ranked; ranked #5.
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465 Apple Valley home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 191 open Saturdays and 146 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 465 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Whispering Fields by D.R. Horton | 59 | 5.0★ (61) | Farmington, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Homestead Road | 58 | 4.7★ (351) | Minneapolis, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Creative Homes | 58 | 4.7★ (118) | Woodbury, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Brookshire by D.R. Horton | 58 | 4.6★ (37) | Lakeville, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Kerby and Cristina Real Estate Experts | 58 | 5.0★ (1,194) | Plymouth, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Walter Altenbach | Sales Associate M/I Homes & Hans Hagen Homes | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Edina, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Ardan Place by D.R. Horton | 57 | 4.6★ (40) | Rosemount, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Integrity Design | 57 | 4.7★ (43) | Lakeville, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | M/I Homes Thompson Square East | 57 | 5.0★ (31) | Mendota Heights, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | KMichael Homes | 57 | 5.0★ (9) | Apple Valley | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 16 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 351 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodbury, 21 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 1,194 Google reviews, the most in Apple Valley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edina, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosemount, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Mendota Heights, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apple Valley
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosemount, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodbury, 18 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate agent”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Savage, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chaska, 22 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rosemount, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodbury, 17 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Farmington, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Apple Valley
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden Valley, 20 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeville, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shakopee, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 264 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
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 465 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more home builders within 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Garage Door Service | 4.9★ (300) | In Apple Valley |
| Anytime Restoration Fire & Water Damage | 4.9★ (604) | In Apple Valley |
| Artisan Decks MN | 5.0★ (29) | In Apple Valley |
| CHS Custom Decks & Design | 4.9★ (37) | In Apple Valley |
| Cornerstone Renovation LLC | 5.0★ (46) | In Apple Valley |
| DSquared Building | 4.6★ (45) | In Apple Valley |
| Flooring Expo by Carpet King | 4.8★ (184) | In Apple Valley |
| Great Lakes Home Renovations | 4.4★ (500) | In Apple Valley |
| Hoyt Exteriors, Inc. | 4.6★ (54) | In Apple Valley |
| iservu Handyman Service | 5.0★ (41) | In Apple Valley |
| Lightning Restoration | 3.2★ (47) | In Apple Valley |
| Lofgren Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.9★ (106) | In Apple Valley |
| Minta Contracting | 4.9★ (113) | In Apple Valley |
| Northland Fence Apple Valley | 5.0★ (170) | In Apple Valley |
| Parallel Companies, Inc. | 2.8★ (18) | In Apple Valley |
| Plan Pools & Concrete | 4.7★ (86) | In Apple Valley |
| Ray Home Service LLC | 5.0★ (71) | In Apple Valley |
| RockSmith Granite & Quartz | 4.9★ (43) | In Apple Valley |
| Signature Home Services | 4.5★ (114) | In Apple Valley |
| The Cabinet Store + Culina Design | 4.9★ (67) | In Apple Valley |
We scored 465 Apple Valley home builders 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 Apple Valley 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 |