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Best General Contractors in Atherton, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Atherton: Lockworks Unlimited, CR Score 91/100; 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): R & S Erection North Peninsula, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 931.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Closets by Design - Northern California, 998 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 931 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

931 Atherton general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 51 are open 24/7, 340 open Saturdays and 181 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 931 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Atherton at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Atherton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Lockworks Unlimited914.7★ (144)Redwood City, 1 mi away24/7Overall
2R & S Erection North Peninsula905.0★ (233)South San Francisco, 17 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Closets by Design - Northern California884.8★ (998)Hayward, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Primework Construction885.0★ (111)San Jose, 16 mi away24/7—
5Method Remodeling General Contractor885.0★ (69)Burlingame, 12 mi away24/7—
6Royal Building Services875.0★ (151)Mountain View, 10 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Ocean Remodel874.9★ (107)Castro Valley, 17 mi away24/7—
8Venova Construction Inc875.0★ (65)Hercules, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
9The Container Store864.4★ (336)Palo Alto, 2 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Inspired Builders Inc865.0★ (116)Sunnyvale, 13 mi away24/7—

The 931 best general contractors in Atherton, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Atherton

    #1 Lockworks Unlimited

    Based in Redwood City, 1 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2671 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061
    View profile for Lockworks Unlimited(650) 299-9126

  7. #7 Ocean Remodel

    Based in Castro Valley, 17 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2811 Castro Valley Blvd #111, Castro Valley, CA 94546
    View profile for Ocean Remodel(510) 520-9934

  9. #9 The Container Store

    Based in Palo Alto, 2 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 336 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.4★ from 336 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    500 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304
    View profile for The Container Store(650) 300-4870

  10. #10 Inspired Builders Inc

    Based in Sunnyvale, 13 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    349 Cobalt Way #303, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
    View profile for Inspired Builders Inc(669) 800-9899

  21. #21 OCA Builders

    Based in Los Gatos, 23 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    19915 Wright Dr, Los Gatos, CA 95033
    View profile for OCA Builders(408) 609-9021

  23. #23 DevArt8 Builders

    Based in Milpitas, 17 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    Address
    1828 S Milpitas Blvd #506, Milpitas, CA 95035
    View profile for DevArt8 Builders(669) 322-3368

General contractors ranked #26 to #50

#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 931 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in Atherton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sunny Design & Construction845.0★ (43)10 mi
27AGH Commercial Inc.844.9★ (47)9 mi
28GPI Builders844.9★ (27)18 mi
29Royal ADU Builders835.0★ (3)4 mi
30Ehret Co Plumbing & Heating834.6★ (52)20 mi
31Menlo Park Builders & Remodeling835.0★ (13)3 mi
32GbU Construction development835.0★ (11)2 mi
33Dany & Lalo Construction834.9★ (11)10 mi
34Samara835.0★ (11)2 mi
35CASTADA CONSTRUCTION CORP835.0★ (9)2 mi
36Mayer's Construction & Remodeling835.0★ (23)10 mi
37PremierGarage of the Bay Area824.5★ (49)8 mi
38Palo Alto ADU Solutions825.0★ (12)4 mi
39Automatic Gate Guys824.9★ (45)2 mi
40Green California Builders Inc825.0★ (38)16 mi
41Purinton Designs Construction824.8★ (13)5 mi
42Vivere Construction825.0★ (9)2 mi
43Sky Automatic Gates824.9★ (22)23 mi
44Cotfort Residential Remodeling825.0★ (49)19 mi
45Intelligent Choice Builders825.0★ (52)18 mi
46ADU San Mateo825.0★ (3)10 mi
47Bark and Build Builders824.8★ (60)6 mi
48A Tamam Construction824.9★ (167)14 mi
49GHG Builders825.0★ (7)2 mi
50A Z Construction & Design Inc824.9★ (51)19 mi

Also serving Atherton

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MR. FIX IT3.0★ (2)In Atherton
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R. Jurian Construction Inc.1.0★ (1)In Atherton
Superb Kitchen Remodeling Stanford5.0★ (1)In Atherton
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How much do general contractors cost in Atherton?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do general contractors cost in Atherton?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$15,240$28,190$43,470Per 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$18,720Per bathroom: typical range of customer-reported remodels. US national range × 1.06 Pacific factor (2025 Cost vs. Value Report)October 2026

How to check a general contractor's license in California

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).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. Ask for proof of insurance before work starts.

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

How we ranked Atherton general contractors

We scored 931 Atherton 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Atherton data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

General contractors in Atherton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Atherton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Atherton, CA is Lockworks Unlimited with a CR Score of 91/100. It has 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. R & S Erection North Peninsula (#2) and Closets by Design - Northern California (#3) follow. We ranked 931 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Atherton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 931 general contractors serving Atherton, CA. 1 of them is based in Atherton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Atherton are open 24/7?

51 ranked general contractors in Atherton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lockworks Unlimited (#1), R & S Erection North Peninsula (#2) and Primework Construction (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Atherton work on weekends?

340 of 931 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 181 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lockworks Unlimited (#1), R & S Erection North Peninsula (#2) and Closets by Design - Northern California (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How do I check a general contractor's license in California?

In California, Contractors State License Board (CSLB) handles licensing and covers B General Building contractor license (B-2 for residential remodeling). Search the business or license number at https://www.cslb.ca.gov/OnlineServices/CheckLicenseII/CheckLicense.aspx. Jobs of $1,000 or more in labor and materials (from January 1, 2025).

How much does kitchen remodel cost in Atherton?

Kitchen remodel typically costs $15,240 to $43,470, with $28,190 typical (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)). The range is adjusted for California. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Atherton general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 931 rated general contractors in Atherton is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Closets by Design - Northern California has the most, 998 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank general contractors?

Each general contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Atherton

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 931 general contractors serving Atherton.
  2. October 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.

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