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Best General Contractors in Buellton, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Buellton: Shenkman Construction Co., CR Score 65/100; 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ranch Hands Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 30.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Berry Construction, Inc., 27 Google reviews at 4.1★, the most of 30 ranked after Shenkman Construction Co.; ranked #4.

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

30 Buellton general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 30 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Buellton at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Buellton at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Shenkman Construction Co.654.6★ (52)Nipomo, 1 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Ranch Hands Construction624.7★ (19)Solvang, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Granite Construction Co584.7★ (18)Buellton——
4Berry Construction, Inc.584.1★ (27)Arroyo Grande, 1 mi away—Most reviews
5Acapulco Home Renovation & Builders585.0★ (14)Nipomo, 1 mi away——
6RG Painting and Construction Inc554.8★ (12)Goleta, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Redtail Renovations555.0★ (3)Arroyo Grande, 1 mi away——
8So-Cal Construction545.0★ (9)Lompoc, 15 mi awaySat—
9Premier Remodel & Construction Inc,545.0★ (11)Santa Maria, 22 mi away——
10Velasco Construction & Design, Inc535.0★ (3)Buellton——

The 30 best general contractors in Buellton, ranked

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

  2. #2 Ranch Hands Construction

    Based in Solvang, 7 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3694 B, Tivola St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
    View profile for Ranch Hands Construction(805) 450-8039

  3. #3 Granite Construction Co

    Based in Buellton

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 US-101, Buellton, CA 93427
    View profile for Granite Construction Co(805) 693-1086

  4. #4 Berry Construction, Inc.

    Based in Arroyo Grande, 1 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Berry Construction, Inc.(805) 474-1788

  7. #7 Redtail Renovations

    Based in Arroyo Grande, 1 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    View profile for Redtail Renovations(559) 303-3003

  8. #8 So-Cal Construction

    Based in Lompoc, 15 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    707 N 1st St, Lompoc, CA 93436
    View profile for So-Cal Construction(805) 696-8535

  10. #10 Velasco Construction & Design, Inc

    Based in Buellton

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1301 McMurray Rd, Buellton, CA 93427
    View profile for Velasco Construction & Design, Inc

  11. #11 Stay True Construction

    Based in Orcutt, 11 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Stay True Construction(805) 406-5663

  13. #13 Bds Construction

    Based in Goleta, 23 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    6226 Covington Way, Goleta, CA 93117
    View profile for Bds Construction(805) 455-4055

  14. #14 JK Wood Construction Inc

    Based in Goleta, 21 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7529 Carlisle Way, Goleta, CA 93117
    View profile for JK Wood Construction Inc(805) 689-4435

  15. #15 Elliott & Pohls Construction

    Based in Solvang, 4 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1797 Mission Dr, Solvang, CA 93463
    View profile for Elliott & Pohls Construction(805) 688-7737

  16. #16 MHIC Construction, Inc

    Based in Solvang, 7 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3630 Sagunto St, Santa Ynez, CA 93460
    View profile for MHIC Construction, Inc(805) 688-4900

  17. #17 Helping Hand Construction

    Based in Santa Maria, 25 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3130-4 Skyway Dr Suite 407, Santa Maria, CA 93455
    View profile for Helping Hand Construction(805) 934-9420

  19. #19 Denny Miller Construction

    Based in Lompoc, 16 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1112 N W St, Lompoc, CA 93436
    View profile for Denny Miller Construction(805) 736-1837

  20. #20 Holloway Building

    Based in Lompoc, 15 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    104 S C St Suite C, Lompoc, CA 93436
    View profile for Holloway Building(805) 735-1020

  21. #21 JZ BUILDER

    Based in Goleta, 22 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
    View profile for JZ BUILDER(805) 636-8057

  22. #22 Bundle ADU

    Based in Orcutt, 22 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    545 E Clark Ave # A, Orcutt, CA 93455
    View profile for Bundle ADU(805) 880-2635

  23. #23 J D Green Construction

    Based in Orcutt, 15 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for J D Green Construction(805) 631-5387

  24. #24 Weidl Construction

    Based in Goleta, 23 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    6210 Sunset Ridge Rd, Goleta, CA 93117
    View profile for Weidl Construction(805) 967-3177

  25. #25 Gerarden Construction

    Based in Lompoc, 15 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 7 AM–5 PM · Wed 7 AM–5:30 PM · Thu–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3395 Via Cortez, Lompoc, CA 93436
    View profile for Gerarden Construction(805) 266-9731

All 30 general contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

general contractors in Buellton, ranks 26 to 30
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Vista Steel Co495.0★ (6)24 mi
27LG General Construction484.0★ (4)23 mi
28Delta Welding & Fabrication475.0★ (3)23 mi
29Abatex475.0★ (3)25 mi
30Granite Construction Co - Debbie Lane454.0★ (8)25 mi

Also serving Buellton

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.

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Mayan Construction5.0★ (2)22 mi
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Pickles Interior Design/Keith Pickles Construction5.0★ (2)15 mi
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SGT Glass4.5★ (2)22 mi
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How much do general contractors cost in Buellton?

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 Buellton?
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 Buellton general contractors

We scored 30 Buellton 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 Buellton 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 Buellton: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Buellton?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Buellton, CA is Shenkman Construction Co. with a CR Score of 65/100. It has 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ranch Hands Construction (#2) and Granite Construction Co (#3) follow. We ranked 30 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Buellton?

ContractorsRanked ranks 30 general contractors serving Buellton, CA. 2 of them are based in Buellton; 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 Buellton are open 24/7?

1 ranked general contractor in Buellton posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Ranch Hands Construction (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Buellton work on weekends?

8 of 30 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Shenkman Construction Co. (#1), Ranch Hands Construction (#2) and RG Painting and Construction Inc (#6). 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 Buellton?

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 Buellton general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 30 rated general contractors in Buellton is 4.8★, with a median of 5 reviews. Shenkman Construction Co. has the most, 52 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 Buellton

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 30 general contractors serving Buellton.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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