140 siding contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ames: Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 619 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 1-800-HANSONS, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 140.
Most-reviewed: Purple Cow Junk Removal & Home Services, 503 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 140 ranked after Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar; ranked #6.
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140 Ames siding contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 72 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 140 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar | 59 | 4.8★ (619) | Des Moines, 25 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 1-800-HANSONS | 59 | 4.3★ (352) | Grimes, 27 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | RoofSmart | 58 | 4.9★ (193) | Johnston, 25 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Superior Siding & Window Systems | 58 | 4.4★ (117) | Urbandale, 28 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Elder's Tree Service | 58 | 4.8★ (158) | Norwalk, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Purple Cow Junk Removal & Home Services | 57 | 4.9★ (503) | Ames | Sat | Most reviews |
| 7 | Ultimate Exteriors | 57 | 4.9★ (124) | Des Moines, 28 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Walter Roofing - Des Moines | 56 | 5.0★ (388) | Clive, 30 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Firstcall - Grimes | 56 | 4.8★ (413) | Grimes, 27 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Heartland Roofing, Siding, and Solar | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Ames | 24/7 | — |
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 review volume: 4.8★ from 619 Google reviews, the most in Ames.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 27 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 352 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Johnston, 25 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 193 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 28 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwalk, 34 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 503 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 28 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clive, 30 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 388 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 27 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 413 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 28 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 28 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 27 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sioux Falls, 31 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grimes, 28 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 29 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 118 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waukee, 32 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 352 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Moines, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 138 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ankeny, 18 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 28 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Urbandale, 29 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 159 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ames
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 211 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for Iowa with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Siding replacement | $5,860 | $12,210 | $18,670 | Per house: typical range of customer-reported projects. US national range × 1.05 West North Central factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
We scored 140 Ames siding 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 Ames 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 |