57/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews, the most in Kearney.
- 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–10 PM · Sun closed
Best Home Builders in Kearney, NE (2026)
8 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Kearney: Flores Home Improvement and general contractor L.L.C, CR Score 57/100; 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 10 PM.
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Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Stone Black, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 8.
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Most-reviewed: Starostka Group Unlimited, 9 Google reviews at 3.7★, the most of 8 ranked after Flores Home Improvement and general contractor L.L.C; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
8 Kearney home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 8 rated businesses.
Top 8 home builders in Kearney at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Flores Home Improvement and general contractor L.L.C | 57 | 4.6★ (35) | Kearney | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Dobish Construction, Inc. | 56 | 4.5★ (8) | Kearney | — | — |
| 3 | Big Prairie Homes | 55 | 4.0★ (5) | Kearney | — | — |
| 4 | Prestige Exteriors & Construction | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | Kearney | — | — |
| 5 | M & S Builders Inc | 50 | 4.5★ (8) | Hastings, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Whitsel Custom Homes LLC | 50 | 4.3★ (3) | Hastings, 37 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Stone Black | 47 | 4.8★ (4) | Hastings, 37 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Starostka Group Unlimited | 43 | 3.7★ (9) | Grand Island, 40 mi away | — | Most reviews |
The 8 best home builders in Kearney, 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 Kearney
56/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Kearney
55/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Modular home builder”.
- 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 6107 2nd Ave, Kearney, NE 68847
Based in Kearney
53/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3715 29th Ave UNIT A1, Kearney, NE 68845
Based in Hastings, 37 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1910 N Kansas Ave, Hastings, NE 68901
Based in Hastings, 37 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
- 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3536 Laredo Ln, Hastings, NE 68901
#7 Stone Black
Based in Hastings, 37 mi away
47/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Grand Island, 40 mi away
43/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews.
- 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 429 Industrial Ln, Grand Island, NE 68803
How we ranked Kearney home builders
We scored 8 Kearney 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 Kearney 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 Kearney: frequently asked questions
Who is the best home builder in Kearney?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Kearney, NE is Flores Home Improvement and general contractor L.L.C with a CR Score of 57/100. It has 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 10 PM. Dobish Construction, Inc. (#2) and Big Prairie Homes (#3) follow. We ranked 8 home builders on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many home builders are there in Kearney?
ContractorsRanked ranks 8 home builders serving Kearney, NE. 4 of them are based in Kearney; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which home builders in Kearney are open 24/7?
1 ranked home builder in Kearney posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Stone Black (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which home builders in Kearney work on weekends?
3 of 8 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Flores Home Improvement and general contractor L.L.C (#1), Whitsel Custom Homes LLC (#6) and Stone Black (#7). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Kearney home builders have?
The median Google rating among 8 rated home builders in Kearney is 4.4★, with a median of 7 reviews. Flores Home Improvement and general contractor L.L.C has the most, 35 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 Kearney count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Kearney 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 Kearney
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 8 home builders serving Kearney.
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