55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 784 Google reviews, the most in Clear Lake.
- 4.9★ from 784 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 225 18th St SE, Mason City, IA 50401
Best Home Builders in Clear Lake, IA (2026)
7 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Clear Lake: Overhead Door Company of Mason City, CR Score 55/100; 4.9★ from 784 Google reviews.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Inspire Homes and Exteriors, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 7.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Larry Elwood Construction, 23 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 7 ranked after Overhead Door Company of Mason City; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
7 Clear Lake home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 7 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Home builders in Mason City ranking. See Home builders in Mason City
Top 7 home builders in Clear Lake at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Overhead Door Company of Mason City | 55 | 4.9★ (784) | Mason City, 9 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Rye Construction Co | 52 | 4.3★ (7) | Mason City, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Kramer Petersen Builders Inc | 51 | 4.0★ (4) | Mason City, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Skyway Inc. | 50 | 4.8★ (21) | Clear Lake | — | — |
| 5 | Larry Elwood Construction | 48 | 4.6★ (23) | Mason City, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Inspire Homes and Exteriors | 47 | 5.0★ (6) | Charles City, 36 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | American Homes LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (6) | Albert Lea, 34 mi away | — | — |
The 7 best home builders in Clear Lake, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Mason City, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
- 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 69 Circle Terrace, Mason City, IA 50401
Based in Mason City, 9 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 321 N Jackson Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
#4 Skyway Inc.
Based in Clear Lake
50/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 7030 275th Way, Clear Lake, IA 50428
Based in Mason City, 9 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2401 S Federal Ave, Mason City, IA 50401
Based in Charles City, 36 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 405 15th Ave, Charles City, IA 50616
Based in Albert Lea, 34 mi away
45/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1317 James Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007
How we ranked Clear Lake home builders
We scored 7 Clear Lake 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 Clear Lake 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 |
Home builders in Clear Lake: frequently asked questions
Who is the best home builder in Clear Lake?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Clear Lake, IA is Overhead Door Company of Mason City with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.9★ from 784 Google reviews. Rye Construction Co (#2) and Kramer Petersen Builders Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 7 home builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many home builders are there in Clear Lake?
ContractorsRanked ranks 7 home builders serving Clear Lake, IA. 1 of them is based in Clear Lake; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which home builders in Clear Lake are open 24/7?
1 ranked home builder in Clear Lake posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Inspire Homes and Exteriors (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
What Google rating do Clear Lake home builders have?
The median Google rating among 7 rated home builders in Clear Lake is 4.8★, with a median of 7 reviews. Overhead Door Company of Mason City has the most, 784 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank home builders?
Each home builder gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do home builders outside Clear Lake count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Clear Lake city center, our service radius for home builders. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can home builders pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Clear Lake
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 7 home builders serving Clear Lake.
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