55/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews, the most in Grinnell.
- 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1712 Pella Ave, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Best Home Builders in Grinnell, IA (2026)
11 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Grinnell: Century Homes of Oskaloosa, CR Score 55/100; 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Destiny Homes, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 11.
- 2
Most-reviewed: Eagle Homes of Iowa, 26 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked after Century Homes of Oskaloosa; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
11 Grinnell home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 11 rated businesses.
Top 10 home builders in Grinnell at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Century Homes of Oskaloosa | 55 | 4.3★ (36) | Oskaloosa, 31 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Eagle Homes of Iowa | 54 | 5.0★ (26) | Altoona, 39 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Tiny Homes of Iowa | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Clive, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Destiny Homes | 51 | 4.6★ (9) | Altoona, 39 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Three Boys Contracting | 51 | 4.8★ (6) | Coralville, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Claman Custom Homes | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | Ankeny, 33 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Berkey Home Builders, Inc. | 50 | 4.6★ (9) | Altoona, 38 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Victory Construction | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Oskaloosa, 32 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Steve Gee Construction | 48 | 1.7★ (3) | Independence, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | APEX Homes, LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | Pleasant Hill, 37 mi away | Evenings | — |
The 11 best home builders in Grinnell, 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 Altoona, 39 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 504 1st Ave S, Altoona, IA 50009
Based in Clive, 3 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Altoona, 39 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 421 Chayse St SW, Bondurant, IA 50035
Based in Coralville, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
Based in Ankeny, 33 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Altoona, 38 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
- 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1000 9th St NE, Altoona, IA 50009
Based in Oskaloosa, 32 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2515 255th St, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Based in Independence, 37 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
- 1.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
#10 APEX Homes, LLC
Based in Pleasant Hill, 37 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Tue 6 AM–6 PM · Wed–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Oskaloosa, 32 mi away
42/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2440 Queens Ave, Oskaloosa, IA 52577
Also serving Grinnell
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Masonry | 5.0★ (1) | In Grinnell |
| Beasley Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Grinnell |
| Black Electric, Inc. | 3.0★ (8) | In Grinnell |
| Brookwood Inc | 4.0★ (1) | In Grinnell |
| CS Brothers Painting service & Chimney cleaning LTD | 3.7★ (3) | In Grinnell |
| Dutch's Construction, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (2) | In Grinnell |
| German Plumbing Heating & Cooling, Inc. | 4.7★ (51) | In Grinnell |
| Grinnell Handyman Services LLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Grinnell |
| J&L LLP | In Grinnell | |
| Jensen Mechanical, Inc. | 4.5★ (28) | In Grinnell |
| Junge Homes Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Grinnell |
| Latcham Enterprises Energy Saving Specialists | 4.3★ (7) | In Grinnell |
| Luther Floor Covering 236 Inc | 5.0★ (8) | In Grinnell |
| Nathans Lawn and Snow Services | 5.0★ (6) | In Grinnell |
| robwwthebuilder,LLC. | In Grinnell | |
| Routier Property Management | 5.0★ (3) | In Grinnell |
| S & S Electric, LTD | 3.8★ (17) | In Grinnell |
| Vander Linden Construction Inc | In Grinnell | |
| Wyatt Construct LLC | 4.3★ (36) | In Grinnell |
| Wyatt Construct Roofing LLC | In Grinnell |
How we ranked Grinnell home builders
We scored 11 Grinnell 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 Grinnell 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 Grinnell: frequently asked questions
Who is the best home builder in Grinnell?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Grinnell, IA is Century Homes of Oskaloosa with a CR Score of 55/100. It has 4.3★ from 36 Google reviews. Eagle Homes of Iowa (#2) and Tiny Homes of Iowa (#3) follow. We ranked 11 home builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many home builders are there in Grinnell?
ContractorsRanked ranks 11 home builders serving Grinnell, IA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which home builders in Grinnell are open 24/7?
1 ranked home builder in Grinnell posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Destiny Homes (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which home builders in Grinnell work on weekends?
4 of 11 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Destiny Homes (#4), Three Boys Contracting (#5) and Steve Gee Construction (#9). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Grinnell home builders have?
The median Google rating among 11 rated home builders in Grinnell is 4.8★, with a median of 6 reviews. Century Homes of Oskaloosa has the most, 36 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 Grinnell count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Grinnell 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 Grinnell
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 home builders serving Grinnell.
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