10 masonry contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ames: May Masonry, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
Most-reviewed: Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation, 143 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #2.
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10 Ames masonry contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | May Masonry | 84 | 5.0★ (10) | Ames | — | Overall |
| 2 | Nolte and Sons Lawn and Irrigation | 82 | 4.7★ (143) | Ankeny, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | Silvermine Construction LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (4) | Ankeny, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Tavares stoneworkLLC | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | Ankeny, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | B.A.M! Basements and Masons | 74 | 4.9★ (108) | Ankeny, 23 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Cornerstone Masonry LLC | 74 | 4.0★ (4) | Clive, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Country Landscapes & Nursery - Ames | 74 | 4.5★ (73) | Ames | — | — |
| 8 | Riverbend Outdoor Improvements, LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (10) | Boone, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Iowa Home Exteriors, LLC | 66 | 3.6★ (7) | Ankeny, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Paragon Concrete | 63 | 5.0★ (5) | Grimes, 25 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 22 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 143 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (143).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 23 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, 108 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Masonry contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 73 Google reviews, 73 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boone, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 25 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more masonry contractors within 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alexander Masonry | 4.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Ames Concrete Contractors | 4.4★ (10) | In Ames |
| Besser - Boone Iowa | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Cyclone Contracting | 4.9★ (193) | In Ames |
| Distinctive Landscapes | 5.0★ (11) | In Ames |
| Franko Construction | 3.9★ (7) | In Ames |
| Hannusch Brick And Stone | In Ames | |
| Hickory Construction, Inc. | 4.7★ (15) | In Ames |
| Hoffman Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Ames |
| HPC, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (4) | In Ames |
| Integrity Construction | 4.9★ (38) | In Ames |
| Iowa Home Consulting Handyman Service | 4.7★ (241) | In Ames |
| JRM Construction LLC | 3.9★ (7) | In Ames |
| Stenberg Concrete Construction Inc | 3.3★ (12) | In Ames |
| stone creations landscapes | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Story Construction | 5.0★ (11) | In Ames |
| TMJ Construction Services | 4.7★ (211) | In Ames |
| Todd & Sargent Inc | 4.1★ (15) | In Ames |
| Topsoil Outdoor Services | 4.9★ (100) | In Ames |
| Woodruff Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Ames |
We scored 10 Ames masonry contractors 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Ames data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |