431 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Delano: Kerby and Cristina Real Estate Experts, CR Score 58/100; 5.0★ from 1,194 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Homestead Road, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 431.
Most-reviewed: Homestead Road, 351 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 431 ranked after Kerby and Cristina Real Estate Experts; ranked #2.
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431 Delano home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 161 open Saturdays and 119 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 431 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Kerby and Cristina Real Estate Experts | 58 | 5.0★ (1,194) | Plymouth, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Homestead Road | 57 | 4.7★ (351) | Minneapolis, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Lennar Minnesota | 57 | 4.7★ (264) | Plymouth, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | M/I Homes Birchwood | 57 | 4.9★ (37) | Chaska, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | M/I Homes Woodland Cove | 56 | 4.5★ (37) | Minnetrista, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Lennar at Highland Ridge | 56 | 4.4★ (14) | Delano | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Greywood by D.R. Horton | 56 | 4.9★ (13) | Delano | — | — |
| 8 | M/I Homes Legacy Woods | 56 | 4.5★ (8) | Delano | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Prairie Pointe by D.R. Horton | 56 | 5.0★ (26) | Otsego, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Big Woods by D.R. Horton | 55 | 5.0★ (17) | Rogers, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 5.0★ from 1,194 Google reviews, the most in Delano.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Minneapolis, 23 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 Plymouth, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 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.
Based in Chaska, 17 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Minnetrista, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delano
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Delano
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Delano
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Otsego, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Otsego, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Golden Valley, 20 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Corcoran, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Victoria, 17 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ramsey, 23 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Grove, 18 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waconia, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edina, 26 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Maple Grove, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk River, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chaska, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chaska, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Grove, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rogers, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Corcoran, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 13 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 431 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ACE Design Build | In Delano | |
| Alliance Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Anton Village - Robert Thomas Homes | 2.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Builder and Remodeler | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Capstone Homes at River Waters | 5.0★ (2) | In Delano |
| Cutting Edge Construction | In Delano | |
| Danberry Building Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| DAVID L RIEDER CONSTRUCTION LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Delano |
| Division 1 Property Projects | 5.0★ (4) | In Delano |
| Greywood by JP Brooks Builders | 5.0★ (1) | In Delano |
| JL Builders LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Delano |
| Kilian Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Kolar Construction Co | 4.8★ (76) | In Delano |
| Kuntz Custom Homes | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Lennar at Gonz Lake | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| M/I Homes The Towns at Lakeshore Park | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Mike Gallus Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Delano |
| Northern Valley Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Delano |
| Stonegate Builders - Evanswood | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Stonegate Builders - The Meadows on Halstead's Bay | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
We scored 431 Delano 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 Delano 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 |