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Best General Contractors in Berkeley, CA (2026)

1,011 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Berkeley: Closets by Design - Northern California, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): R & S Erection North Peninsula, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,011.

  3. 9

    Most-reviewed: Closet World - Northern California, 775 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 1,011 ranked after Closets by Design - Northern California; ranked #9.

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

1,011 Berkeley general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 54 are open 24/7, 375 open Saturdays and 177 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 1,011 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Berkeley at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Berkeley at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Closets by Design - Northern California624.8★ (998)Hayward, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2R & S Erection North Peninsula615.0★ (233)South San Francisco, 18 mi away24/7Emergencies
3CSA Home and Business Services615.0★ (58)Lathrop, 8 mi away24/7—
4Ocean Remodel604.9★ (107)Castro Valley, 16 mi away24/7—
5EcoStar Remodeling & Construction604.7★ (240)Alameda, 6 mi awaySun · Evenings—
6Geico Builders605.0★ (87)Oakland, 5 mi awaySun · Evenings—
7Home Revive Builders595.0★ (134)Campbell, 8 mi awaySun—
8Ehret Co Plumbing & Heating594.6★ (52)Oakland, 9 mi away24/7—
9Closet World - Northern California594.4★ (775)Hayward, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
10A and D Construction595.0★ (24)Campbell, 8 mi away24/7—

The 1,011 best general contractors in Berkeley, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  4. #4 Ocean Remodel

    Based in Castro Valley, 16 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 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

  6. #6 Geico Builders

    Based in Oakland, 5 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1901 Harrison St Ste 1100, Oakland, CA 94612
    View profile for Geico Builders(510) 800-6202

  7. #7 Home Revive Builders

    Based in Campbell, 8 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    View profile for Home Revive Builders(408) 479-8998

  11. #11 3G Builders and Renovation

    Based in Walnut Creek, 12 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2678 N Main St #7, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
    View profile for 3G Builders and Renovation(925) 497-0833

  15. #15 LRL Builders, Inc.

    Based in Walnut Creek, 12 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1661 Botelho Dr # 293, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    View profile for LRL Builders, Inc.(925) 905-9995

  19. #19 Happy Bay Construction

    Based in Oakland, 5 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–7 PM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    66 Franklin St, Oakland, CA 94607
    View profile for Happy Bay Construction(510) 603-5758

  20. #20 SBC CONSTRUCTION

    Based in San Francisco, 12 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–6 PM
    Address
    64 Winfield St, San Francisco, CA 94110
    View profile for SBC CONSTRUCTION(415) 716-5861

  24. #24 We Do Construction

    Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1528 Union St, San Francisco, CA 94123
    View profile for We Do Construction(415) 416-5494

  25. #25 LMS Chimney Sweep.

    Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1535 Mission St, San Francisco, CA 94103
    View profile for LMS Chimney Sweep.(628) 997-0770

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 1,011 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in Berkeley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Prestige Home Improvement575.0★ (24)8 mi
27ATZ CONSTRUCTION575.0★ (4)2 mi
28Cunha Pavers Inc575.0★ (47)8 mi
29Let's Do Construction574.8★ (11)8 mi
30United Constructors Inc.574.9★ (48)14 mi
31Only Kitchens and Baths Inc575.0★ (25)9 mi
32Buildverse574.8★ (26)8 mi
33BuildMark, Inc.575.0★ (46)In Berkeley
34Clogbusters Plumbing And General Building573.4★ (5)In Berkeley
35U.S Accurate Construction574.9★ (59)9 mi
36Y Group Remodeling574.8★ (85)18 mi
37The Container Store574.3★ (188)14 mi
38Nailed It Remodeling Inc. - Bathroom Remodel Kitchen Remodel575.0★ (30)11 mi
39Gomez Builder & Restoration LLC575.0★ (48)2 mi
40J C cleaning Painting Services LLC575.0★ (45)9 mi
41NorCal Pro Construction & Remodeling, Inc.575.0★ (19)9 mi
42Ingenious General Construction575.0★ (55)12 mi
43AB Construction574.7★ (81)11 mi
44J N Builder575.0★ (16)8 mi
45RiveRock Remodeling575.0★ (13)In Berkeley
46Reliable Home Remodeling & Construction575.0★ (55)19 mi
47CA Bear Construction574.9★ (36)In Berkeley
48Hometelligent Inc575.0★ (40)2 mi
49JLQ CONSTRUCTION INC565.0★ (25)12 mi
50A Cut Above Builders Inc565.0★ (33)15 mi

Also serving Berkeley

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.

Unranked general contractors serving Berkeley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
3rdGen Heating & Cooling5.0★ (161)In Berkeley
A & B Construction3.0★ (2)In Berkeley
Baby Proof Pool Safety Nets and Fencing5.0★ (17)In Berkeley
Bay Area Remodeling by Colibri Kitchen & Bath5.0★ (9)In Berkeley
Cerami Builders4.5★ (2)In Berkeley
Cooper & Hawkins Incorporated4.5★ (18)In Berkeley
Fierro Construction5.0★ (2)In Berkeley
G.O. Blessing Construction Inc.4.6★ (9)In Berkeley
Gatterman Construction5.0★ (2)In Berkeley
Golden Space Construction5.0★ (11)In Berkeley
Marius Construction INC5.0★ (2)In Berkeley
Mazingira Landscape and Design4.5★ (2)In Berkeley
Miranda Landscaping. Landscaping services Berkeley California5.0★ (5)In Berkeley
One Step Plumbing5.0★ (2)In Berkeley
Remodeling Heroes5.0★ (10)In Berkeley
Sunshine Gutters4.1★ (13)In Berkeley
Sustainable Roofing Solutions4.3★ (11)In Berkeley
Tinka Construction5.0★ (36)In Berkeley
Universe Construction4.4★ (19)In Berkeley
Whitehouse Builders4.8★ (4)In Berkeley

How much do general contractors cost in Berkeley?

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 Berkeley?
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 Berkeley general contractors

We scored 1,011 Berkeley general 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Berkeley data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

General contractors in Berkeley: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Berkeley?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Berkeley, CA is Closets by Design - Northern California with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. R & S Erection North Peninsula (#2) and CSA Home and Business Services (#3) follow. We ranked 1,011 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Berkeley?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,011 general contractors serving Berkeley, CA. 6 of them are based in Berkeley; 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 Berkeley are open 24/7?

54 ranked general contractors in Berkeley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are R & S Erection North Peninsula (#2), CSA Home and Business Services (#3) and Ocean Remodel (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Berkeley work on weekends?

375 of 1,011 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 177 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Closets by Design - Northern California (#1), R & S Erection North Peninsula (#2) and CSA Home and Business Services (#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 Berkeley?

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 Berkeley general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,011 rated general contractors in Berkeley is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Closets by Design - Northern California has the most, 998 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Berkeley

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,011 general contractors serving Berkeley.
  2. October 2026: 16 duplicate listings merged.

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