88/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 22629 Ellinwood Dr, Torrance, CA 90505
Best General Contractors in Carson, CA (2026)
1,678 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Carson: Vando Construction, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 5 Stars Home Remodeling Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,678.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Closet World - Southern California, 2,697 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 1,678 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,678 Carson general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 208 are open 24/7, 889 open Saturdays and 558 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 1,678 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Carson at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Vando Construction | 88 | 5.0★ (57) | Torrance, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 5 Stars Home Remodeling Inc | 88 | 5.0★ (105) | Agoura Hills, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Vertex Home Transformations | 88 | 4.8★ (85) | Manhattan Beach, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Daniels Plumbing & Son | 88 | 4.8★ (100) | Long Beach, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | SHINE INVEST | 87 | 5.0★ (53) | Manhattan Beach, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | BrilliantBuilds General Contractors | 87 | 4.9★ (63) | Manhattan Beach, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | UrbanEdge Home Improvements | 87 | 4.8★ (80) | Manhattan Beach, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | ZenithCraft Builders | 87 | 4.8★ (54) | Manhattan Beach, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | BrilliantBuilds General Contractors | 86 | 4.8★ (66) | El Segundo, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Caspers Construction Long Beach | 86 | 5.0★ (30) | Signal Hill, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 1,678 best general contractors in Carson, 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.
Based in Agoura Hills, 13 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Manhattan Beach, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 909 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Based in Long Beach, 8 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1370 Redondo Ave, Long Beach, CA 90804
#5 SHINE INVEST
Based in Manhattan Beach, 8 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1230 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Based in Manhattan Beach, 9 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 209 18th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Based in Manhattan Beach, 8 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 80 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 216 15th Pl, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Based in Manhattan Beach, 7 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 54 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1427 11th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Based in El Segundo, 10 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 138 Sheldon St, El Segundo, CA 90245
Based in Signal Hill, 7 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1390 E Burnett St F, Signal Hill, CA 90755
Based in Long Beach, 8 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3490 E Spring St, Long Beach, CA 90806
Based in Whittier, 19 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 2,697 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (2,697).
- 4.7★ from 2,697 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 3860 Capitol Ave, Whittier, CA 90601
Based in El Segundo, 10 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 138 Sheldon St, El Segundo, CA 90245
Based in Manhattan Beach, 7 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1630 18th St, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
Based in Long Beach, 9 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 11 S Termino Ave apt 214, Long Beach, CA 90803
Based in Manhattan Beach, 7 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 909 N Aviation Blvd, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
#17 Bela Development
Based in Venice, 16 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
Based in Beverly Hills, 18 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 413 N Rodeo Dr, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
Based in Los Angeles, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 352 W Martin Luther King Jr Blvd, Los Angeles, CA 90037
Based in Los Angeles, 16 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2351 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90057
Based in Avocado Heights, 7 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Culver City, 13 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 70 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.7★ from 70 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5009 Maytime Ln, Culver City, CA 90230
Based in Beverly Hills, 17 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 8930 W Olympic Blvd, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
Based in Santa Monica, 17 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1663 18th St, Santa Monica, CA 90404
Based in Anaheim, 8 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
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 1,678 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Carson
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&D Herrera's Electric, Inc. | 5.0★ (17) | In Carson |
| Bay Cities Paving Inc | 5.0★ (28) | In Carson |
| Bet-El Development Inc. | 5.0★ (84) | In Carson |
| Dave Galloway Plumbing | 5.0★ (23) | In Carson |
| DR COOL Refrigeration & HVAC | 4.6★ (22) | In Carson |
| EDKOR Construction | 4.7★ (15) | In Carson |
| GDH Garage Door Repair | 4.8★ (16) | In Carson |
| HANDY DOOR MAN | 5.0★ (22) | In Carson |
| Hydro Jetting South Bay | 5.0★ (41) | In Carson |
| Joseph Construction Builders LLC | 4.8★ (18) | In Carson |
| Morales Handyman | 4.3★ (22) | In Carson |
| Pacific Fireside | 5.0★ (13) | In Carson |
| Paint Blast US, Inc | 5.0★ (42) | In Carson |
| Painting H&M | 5.0★ (47) | In Carson |
| Plumbing Service Solutions - Harbor City | 5.0★ (168) | In Carson |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 4.8★ (527) | In Carson |
| SuperGreen Insulation | 5.0★ (23) | In Carson |
| The Bathroom Guys | 5.0★ (15) | In Carson |
| Under the Sea Inc. | 4.9★ (30) | In Carson |
| Waypoint Doors Corp. | 4.8★ (19) | In Carson |
How much do general contractors cost in Carson?
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 |
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).
- Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
- Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
- 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 Carson general contractors
We scored 1,678 Carson 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 Carson 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 |
General contractors in Carson: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Carson?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Carson, CA is Vando Construction with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 5.0★ from 57 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. 5 Stars Home Remodeling Inc (#2) and Vertex Home Transformations (#3) follow. We ranked 1,678 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Carson?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,678 general contractors serving Carson, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Carson are open 24/7?
208 ranked general contractors in Carson post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Vando Construction (#1), 5 Stars Home Remodeling Inc (#2) and Vertex Home Transformations (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Carson work on weekends?
889 of 1,678 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 558 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Vando Construction (#1), 5 Stars Home Remodeling Inc (#2) and Vertex Home Transformations (#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 Carson?
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 Carson general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 1,678 rated general contractors in Carson is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Closet World - Southern California has the most, 2,697 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Carson
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,678 general contractors serving Carson.
- October 2026: 20 duplicate listings merged.
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