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Best Home Builders in Owatonna, MN (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Owatonna: Whispering Fields by D.R. Horton, CR Score 83/100; 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM and Sundays until 6 PM.

  2. 25

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Eco Shield Homes Insulation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #25 of 68.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Homestead Builders, 136 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 68 ranked; ranked #7.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

68 Owatonna home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 68 rated businesses.

Top 10 home builders in Owatonna at a glance

Top 10 home builders in Owatonna at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Whispering Fields by D.R. Horton835.0★ (61)Farmington, 39 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Welker Custom Homes Inc834.8★ (4)OwatonnaSat · Sun · Evenings—
3Design Homes Inc824.3★ (29)OwatonnaSat—
4Integrity Design814.7★ (43)Lakeville, 39 mi away——
5KMichael Homes805.0★ (9)Apple Valley, 28 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Med City Builders of Rochester, LLC804.4★ (33)Rochester, 35 mi away——
7Homestead Builders805.0★ (136)Farmington, 38 mi awaySatMost reviews
8Jim Kostroski Construction LLC785.0★ (6)Byron, 32 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9Ridgeline Homes785.0★ (10)Rochester, 35 mi away——
10Lennar at Cedar Hills784.3★ (29)Lakeville, 40 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 68 best home builders in Owatonna, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Owatonna

    #1 Whispering Fields by D.R. Horton

    Based in Farmington, 39 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 11 AM–6 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu–Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun 12 PM–6 PM
    Address
    20898 Flanders Wy, Farmington, MN 55024
    View profile for Whispering Fields by D.R. Horton(612) 688-5254

  2. #2 Welker Custom Homes Inc

    Based in Owatonna

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    Address
    3750 9th St NW, Owatonna, MN 55060
    View profile for Welker Custom Homes Inc(507) 444-0409

  3. #3 Design Homes Inc

    Based in Owatonna

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6550 Frontage Rd W, Medford, MN 55049
    View profile for Design Homes Inc(507) 451-2888

  4. #4 Integrity Design

    Based in Lakeville, 39 mi away

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 43 Google reviews
    Address
    21140 Honeycomb Path, Lakeville, MN 55044
    View profile for Integrity Design(952) 529-6396

  5. #5 KMichael Homes

    Based in Apple Valley, 28 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 12 PM–4 PM
    View profile for KMichael Homes(952) 220-5872

  7. #7 Homestead Builders

    Based in Farmington, 38 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (136).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    923 8th St Ste 941G, Farmington, MN 55024
    View profile for Homestead Builders(612) 799-3433

  9. #9 Ridgeline Homes

    Based in Rochester, 35 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    5452 Creekside Ln SW, Rochester, MN 55902
    View profile for Ridgeline Homes(507) 271-6117

  10. #10 Lennar at Cedar Hills

    Based in Lakeville, 40 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    20268 Geneva Trl, Lakeville, MN 55044
    View profile for Lennar at Cedar Hills(952) 373-0485

  12. #12 Lennar at Vermillion Commons

    Based in Farmington, 38 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    21829 Wisteria Wy, Farmington, MN 55024
    View profile for Lennar at Vermillion Commons(952) 373-0485

  13. #13 Stonehedge Townhomes

    Based in Rochester, 40 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    2304 Nickel Rd NE, Rochester, MN 55906
    View profile for Stonehedge Townhomes(507) 536-3800

  14. #14 Eternity Homes LLC

    Based in Farmington, 39 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    425 3rd St, Farmington, MN 55024
    View profile for Eternity Homes LLC(651) 460-3043

  18. #18 Mohs Homes

    Based in Owatonna

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1330 State Ave, Owatonna, MN 55060
    View profile for Mohs Homes(507) 451-4663

  19. #19 Lennar at Antlers Ridge

    Based in Lakeville, 40 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue closed · Wed–Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    11077 203rd St W, Lakeville, MN 55044
    View profile for Lennar at Antlers Ridge(952) 373-0485

  20. #20 M.P. Kaye Builders

    Based in Rochester, 37 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    230 20th Ave SW, Rochester, MN 55902
    View profile for M.P. Kaye Builders(507) 424-3657

  21. #21 Niche Artisan Homes

    Based in Mankato, 39 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–10 PM
    View profile for Niche Artisan Homes(507) 400-8120

  22. #22 Cuddigan Custom Builders LLC

    Based in Lakeville, 38 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22133 Logan Ave #8001, Lakeville, MN 55044
    View profile for Cuddigan Custom Builders LLC(952) 469-1611

Home builders ranked #26 to #50

#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 68 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.

home builders in Owatonna, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Hidden Oak Homes745.0★ (6)36 mi
27Meier Design + Build734.8★ (22)35 mi
28Artisan Restoration734.7★ (23)35 mi
29K A Witt Construction Inc734.5★ (26)36 mi
30Derby Construction735.0★ (4)39 mi
31Country Joe Homes734.5★ (25)38 mi
32DO It All Downey Construction723.7★ (3)31 mi
33M and J Services LLC725.0★ (9)39 mi
34Lemke Building and Remodeling724.8★ (20)24 mi
35R. Fleming Construction724.9★ (12)37 mi
36Vision Homes715.0★ (10)37 mi
37Johnson-Reiland Builders & Remodelers714.1★ (7)24 mi
38Bigelow Homes714.3★ (16)35 mi
39Robert McNearney Custom Homes714.2★ (22)38 mi
40R J Dwyer Inc Custom Builders712.8★ (4)15 mi
41Bellepar Homes, LLC705.0★ (28)38 mi
42Majestic Homes Inc704.3★ (12)39 mi
43Final Coat Drywall & Painting705.0★ (3)35 mi
44Wilder Homes695.0★ (5)38 mi
45South Metro Homes, Inc694.9★ (22)36 mi
46Ecosmart Custom Homes LLC695.0★ (21)40 mi
47Gerold Brothers Construction694.3★ (8)36 mi
48High Caliber Building and Remodeling695.0★ (39)37 mi
49Scott Berberich Construction, LLC695.0★ (3)34 mi
50Hiniker Homes, Inc.693.7★ (6)37 mi

Also serving Owatonna

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.

Unranked home builders serving Owatonna
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ABC Seamless Siding Owatonna LLC3.5★ (11)In Owatonna
Accurate Concrete Pumping5.0★ (33)In Owatonna
Advantage Cabinets Inc5.0★ (10)In Owatonna
Central Air Heating & Cooling4.9★ (122)In Owatonna
Instant Handyman of Owatonna5.0★ (8)In Owatonna
John's Appliance & A/C Services Inc4.6★ (39)In Owatonna
Juanitos Carpets LLC4.5★ (6)In Owatonna
KSW Roofing & Heating3.3★ (15)In Owatonna
Leroy's Lawn Care & Maintenance, Snow Removal LLC4.8★ (93)In Owatonna
Miller's Hardwood Floor Refinishing LLC5.0★ (7)In Owatonna
MSL Landscaping and Fencing4.9★ (76)In Owatonna
Owatonna Electric Inc5.0★ (30)In Owatonna
Premier Home Solutions, inc.4.9★ (37)In Owatonna
Quality Electric Services Inc4.5★ (8)In Owatonna
R & K Electric4.4★ (15)In Owatonna
Rise Modular4.9★ (9)In Owatonna
Steve James Excavating D &M Construction LLC4.8★ (16)In Owatonna
The Retrofit Companies, Inc.4.5★ (6)In Owatonna
Tonna Mechanical4.9★ (185)In Owatonna
Triple Crown Exteriors LLC5.0★ (13)In Owatonna

How we ranked Owatonna home builders

We scored 68 Owatonna home builders on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Owatonna data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Home builders in Owatonna: frequently asked questions

Who is the best home builder in Owatonna?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Owatonna, MN is Whispering Fields by D.R. Horton with a CR Score of 83/100. It has 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 6 PM and Sundays until 6 PM. Welker Custom Homes Inc (#2) and Design Homes Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 68 home builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many home builders are there in Owatonna?

ContractorsRanked ranks 68 home builders serving Owatonna, MN. 4 of them are based in Owatonna; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which home builders in Owatonna are open 24/7?

2 ranked home builders in Owatonna post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Eco Shield Homes Insulation (#25). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which home builders in Owatonna work on weekends?

19 of 68 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Whispering Fields by D.R. Horton (#1), Welker Custom Homes Inc (#2) and Design Homes Inc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

What Google rating do Owatonna home builders have?

The median Google rating among 68 rated home builders in Owatonna is 4.8★, with a median of 9 reviews. Homestead Builders has the most, 136 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do home builders outside Owatonna count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Owatonna 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 Owatonna

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 68 home builders serving Owatonna.

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