56 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Arcata: Pierson Building Center, CR Score 87/100; 4.5★ from 474 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): On Point Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 56.
Most-reviewed: DMC Home Building Inc., 73 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 56 ranked after Pierson Building Center; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
56 Arcata general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 56 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pierson Building Center | 87 | 4.5★ (474) | Eureka, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | DMC Home Building Inc. | 86 | 4.9★ (73) | McKinleyville, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 3 | On Point Construction | 86 | 5.0★ (9) | Arcata | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Norcal Exterior | 83 | 5.0★ (11) | Arcata | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Simple Visions | 80 | 5.0★ (60) | Arcata | — | — |
| 6 | Barry Smith Construction | 79 | 4.2★ (10) | Eureka, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ford Logging Inc. dba Pacific Earthscape | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | McKinleyville, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | LJG Builders | 79 | 5.0★ (7) | Arcata | Sat | — |
| 9 | Equity Building & Design | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | McKinleyville, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Hancock Home Renovations | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | Arcata | — | — |
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 review volume: 4.5★ from 474 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (474).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McKinleyville, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in McKinleyville, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Road construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McKinleyville, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bayside, 2 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in McKinleyville, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McKinleyville, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eureka, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 56 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more general 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alan E. Anderson General Construction | 3.0★ (1) | In Arcata |
| Apex Building Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Arcata |
| Arnold's Family Construction LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Arcata |
| Blue Sky: Roofer & General Contractor | 4.8★ (38) | In Arcata |
| Clean Lines Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Arcata |
| Eric's Home Services & Remodeling | 5.0★ (6) | In Arcata |
| Fennell Building | 4.0★ (1) | In Arcata |
| Greenway Partners | 3.0★ (2) | In Arcata |
| Greenwired - Solar and HVAC Company | 4.9★ (78) | In Arcata |
| Hernandez Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Arcata |
| Industrial Electric Services Co | 4.9★ (16) | In Arcata |
| Keith Mann construction | 5.0★ (8) | In Arcata |
| Linin Tile | 4.3★ (4) | In Arcata |
| Mortimer Plumbing & Construction | 4.2★ (10) | In Arcata |
| Northlands Construction LLC | 5.0★ (6) | In Arcata |
| Payneless exterior | 5.0★ (1) | In Arcata |
| Redwood Rural Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Arcata |
| Timber & Tile Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Arcata |
| Tub Man | 1.0★ (1) | In Arcata |
| WALLWORX PAINTING CO. | 5.0★ (4) | In Arcata |
Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kitchen remodel | $15,240 | $28,190 | $43,470 | Per project: typical range of customer-reported remodels (about $75 to $250 per sq ft). US national range × 1.04 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
| Bathroom remodel | $7,050 | $12,880 | $18,720 | Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.06 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report) | October 2026 |
In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) licenses B General Building contractor license (B-2 for residential remodeling).
Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).
No chip usually means we have not matched a state record yet. Check the lookup yourself before you hire.
Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 56 Arcata general 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 Arcata 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 |