Thompson Construction & Sons
Thompson Construction & Sons is a general contractor based in Ellsworth, IA, with a clear focus on barndominiums. Their website includes a dedicated barndominium page with 22 mentions, explicitly marketing to barndo buyers. Reviewers highlight their schedule reliability, craftsmanship, and site preparation across 8 reviews averaging 5 stars. Buyers should confirm project scope and recent barndo work directly before proceeding.
Dedicated barndo page
Site has a dedicated barndominium page with 22 mentions across 6 pages — explicitly markets to barndo buyers.
In Google reviews, customers frequently praise schedule reliability and craftsmanship, based on 8 reviews averaging 5 stars.
These tags come from customer review language. They are evidence to ask better questions, not a guarantee that the builder offers a specific service today. Where a matching review-signal page exists, the tag links to that shortlist.
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Review highlights
Short excerpts from public Google reviews. They are buyer language, not verified claims about current services.
“I was thoroughly impressed with their professionalism. They arrived promptly, took all necessary measurements on the first day, and provided a comprehensive quote within two days. Their roof work was of exceptional…”
5/5Jun 2025Google review“Thompson Construction has been our go-to contractor for remodeling and repairs for many years. Punctual, tidy, professional and great work. We’ve had them shingle a roof, repair a leak in a chimney, steel the interior…”
5/5Aug 2025Google review“Working with Thompson Construction was a great experience. We could not be happier with the kitchen remodel they did. They were very professional, had good attention to detail, and were always quick to respond when we…”
5/5Jul 2025Google review
Use the review signals to ask sharper questions.
- Do you handle site prep directly or coordinate separate crews?
- What needs to be ready before your crew starts?
- How do driveway, utility, septic, or grading needs affect the quote?
- Which interior trades are included in your normal scope?
- Do you price finish-out as allowances or fixed selections?
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Questions to answer before you call
- Does Thompson Construction & Sons build barndominiums?
- Yes, based on their website, Thompson Construction & Sons builds barndominiums. This is supported by a dedicated barndominium page featuring 22 mentions across 6 pages, explicitly targeting barndo buyers. Prospective clients should confirm the builder's current scope, recent barndo projects, and service area before requesting a quote.
- Where is Thompson Construction & Sons located?
- 1527 Detroit St, Ellsworth, IA 50075.
- How do I get a quote from Thompson Construction & Sons?
- Call (515) 836-4559 or visit thompsoniowa.com. Ask what they build themselves, what they subcontract, and whether they have recent barndo projects you can check.
- What should I ask on the first call?
- Ask for two recent local references, a finished project you can visit, their typical permit timeline in your county, whether they do shell-only or turnkey work, and which parts they subcontract. Good builders expect these questions.
Before you take the next step
This listing is not an endorsement. Ask for recent references, visit finished work if you can, and get another quote from a second builder before you sign.