41 masonry contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Altoona: Alpine Chimney Sweep Inc., CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 84 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Des Moines Masonry, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 41.
Most-reviewed: BAM Basements and Masons of Des Moines, 251 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 41 ranked; ranked #5.
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41 Altoona masonry contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 41 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alpine Chimney Sweep Inc. | 60 | 4.7★ (84) | Des Moines, 7 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Sommers Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (26) | Ankeny, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Des Moines Masonry | 58 | 4.8★ (23) | Ankeny, 17 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Profaster Services | 58 | 5.0★ (42) | Des Moines, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | BAM Basements and Masons of Des Moines | 58 | 5.0★ (251) | Des Moines, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation | 57 | 4.7★ (143) | Ankeny, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Iowa Tuckpointing | 57 | 4.5★ (28) | Des Moines, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Century Brick Repair | 57 | 4.7★ (28) | Clive, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | CMI Services - Quality Masonry Restoration Company, Residential Masonry Repair Contractor | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Clive, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | B.A.M! Basements and Masons | 55 | 4.9★ (108) | Ankeny, 7 mi away | — | — |
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 trade focus: 4.7★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 17 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 251 Google reviews, the most in Altoona.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 143 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Des Moines, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newton, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 21 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 21 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry supply store”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
We scored 41 Altoona masonry contractors 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 Altoona 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 |