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Best General Contractors in Carlsbad, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Carlsbad: TNT Design & Build, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Coast to Coast Restoration, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 423.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: House Fan Pros, 220 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 423 ranked; ranked #3.

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

423 Carlsbad general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 42 are open 24/7, 170 open Saturdays and 96 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 423 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the General contractors in Oceanside ranking. See General contractors in Oceanside

Top 10 general contractors in Carlsbad at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Carlsbad at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1TNT Design & Build944.9★ (112)Carlsbad24/7Overall
2Coast to Coast Restoration, Inc.905.0★ (44)Vista, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies
3House Fan Pros895.0★ (220)San Diego, 18 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
4JT & Brothers Construction884.8★ (69)Alpine, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—
5VP Auto Keys Duplication & Replacement885.0★ (63)Valley Center, 19 mi away24/7—
6Richard General Contracting885.0★ (18)Vista, 6 mi away24/7—
7ASAP Remodeling LLC - Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel885.0★ (123)Camp Pendleton South, 15 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Vertex Home Transformations885.0★ (19)San Marcos, 9 mi away24/7—
9Blue Kangaroo Packoutz North County San Diego875.0★ (11)Oceanside, 5 mi away24/7—
10Modern Home Remodeling - General Contractor874.9★ (64)San Diego, 23 mi away24/7—

The 423 best general contractors in Carlsbad, 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 Carlsbad

    #1 TNT Design & Build

    Based in Carlsbad

    94/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3142 Tiger Run Ct # 108, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    View profile for TNT Design & Build(800) 959-6558

  3. #3 House Fan Pros

    Based in San Diego, 18 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (220).

    • 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    16885 W Bernardo Dr #380, San Diego, CA 92127
    View profile for House Fan Pros(858) 951-6440

  14. #14 Tate & Son, Inc.

    Based in San Diego, 18 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    8865 Calle Perico, San Diego, CA 92129
    View profile for Tate & Son, Inc.(858) 518-9397

  19. #19 Sliding Solutions

    Based in Oceanside, 6 mi away

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.5★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1654 Ord Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
    View profile for Sliding Solutions(760) 295-8500

How much do general contractors cost in Carlsbad?

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 Carlsbad?
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 Carlsbad general contractors

We scored 423 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad 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 Carlsbad: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Carlsbad?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Carlsbad, CA is TNT Design & Build with a CR Score of 94/100. It has 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Coast to Coast Restoration, Inc. (#2) and House Fan Pros (#3) follow. We ranked 423 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Carlsbad?

ContractorsRanked ranks 423 general contractors serving Carlsbad, CA. 3 of them are based in Carlsbad; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Carlsbad are open 24/7?

42 ranked general contractors in Carlsbad post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are TNT Design & Build (#1), Coast to Coast Restoration, Inc. (#2) and VP Auto Keys Duplication & Replacement (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Carlsbad work on weekends?

170 of 423 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 96 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TNT Design & Build (#1), Coast to Coast Restoration, Inc. (#2) and House Fan Pros (#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 Carlsbad?

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 Carlsbad general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 423 rated general contractors in Carlsbad is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. House Fan Pros has the most, 220 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 Carlsbad

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 423 general contractors serving Carlsbad.
  2. October 2026: 4 duplicate listings merged.

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