93/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Ceres, CA (2026)
139 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ceres: E. Zapien Construction, CR Score 93/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): E.Z. Builders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 139.
- 5
Most-reviewed: Automatic Gate Operations, 60 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 139 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
139 Ceres general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 41 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 139 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Ceres at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | E. Zapien Construction | 93 | 5.0★ (31) | Ceres | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | A Plus Kitchen and Bath | 87 | 5.0★ (51) | Ceres | Sat | — |
| 3 | E.Z. Builders | 87 | 5.0★ (9) | Ceres | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Inderjit S. Toor Construction, Inc | 86 | 4.6★ (57) | Modesto, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Automatic Gate Operations | 85 | 5.0★ (60) | Ceres | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | TC & J Construction | 83 | 4.7★ (7) | Turlock, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Highland Energy Services | 83 | 4.3★ (26) | Modesto, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Henle Construction Inc. | 83 | 4.9★ (34) | Manteca, 25 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Nelson Construction | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | Turlock, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Pacific Mobile Structures Inc | 82 | 5.0★ (34) | Ceres | — | — |
The 139 best general contractors in Ceres, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Ceres
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1992 Rockefeller Dr Suite 450, Ceres, CA 95307
Based in Ceres
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Modesto, 2 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 5 AM–11 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2351 Tenaya Dr Suite D, Modesto, CA 95354
Based in Ceres
85/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (60).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1039 Montclaire Dr Suite B, Ceres, CA 95307
Based in Turlock, 8 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2721 Princeton Ct, Turlock, CA 95382
Based in Modesto, 6 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 26 Google reviews
- Address
- 1341 McWilliams Way, Modesto, CA 95351
Based in Manteca, 25 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Turlock, 1 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Ceres
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4375 Farm Supply Dr, Ceres, CA 95307
Based in Keyes, 3 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
- Address
- 5341 Rohde Rd, Keyes, CA 95328
Based in Modesto, 6 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3424 Oakdale Rd #2, Modesto, CA 95355
Based in Manteca, 3 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Based in Turlock, 8 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1280 Hartwick Ave, Turlock, CA 95382
Based in Riverbank, 10 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2748 Topeka St, Riverbank, CA 95367
Based in Turlock, 9 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews
- Address
- 1000 S Kilroy Rd, Turlock, CA 95380
Based in Ceres
81/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1608 Manny Ln, Ceres, CA 95307
Based in Lathrop, 7 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Modesto, 2 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Address
- 2417 Nickerson Dr # 1, Modesto, CA 95358
Based in Keyes, 1 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#21 JJR Construction
Based in Manteca, 15 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–6 PM
Based in Modesto, 7 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 2324 Coston Ave, Modesto, CA 95350
Based in Salida, 12 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 5646 Pirrone Rd, Salida, CA 95368
Based in August, 10 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Modesto, 7 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 300 Durham Ln, Modesto, CA 95350
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 139 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ceres
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-1 Painting | 5.0★ (6) | In Ceres |
| ACA Remodeling Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Ceres |
| Access Electric | 4.5★ (11) | In Ceres |
| Ace Commercial Plastering inc | 3.4★ (12) | In Ceres |
| Best Insulation Co | 5.0★ (3) | In Ceres |
| Craftsman Construction Concrete | 5.0★ (8) | In Ceres |
| D H Builders Inc | 4.7★ (3) | In Ceres |
| Decker Brothers Construction INC. | 4.4★ (112) | In Ceres |
| Dynamic Tile | 5.0★ (5) | In Ceres |
| Fat Rock, Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Ceres |
| Grtview Construction | 5.0★ (40) | In Ceres |
| Ironwood Custom Cabinets | 5.0★ (5) | In Ceres |
| Marshall Perry Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (17) | In Ceres |
| Nor-Cal Overhead Doors | 5.0★ (19) | In Ceres |
| On-Demand Painting | 5.0★ (3) | In Ceres |
| ParagonCA | 5.0★ (43) | In Ceres |
| Roofing DYD LLC | 5.0★ (20) | In Ceres |
| Solid Solutions Construction Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | In Ceres |
| The Modesto Concrete Company | 5.0★ (27) | In Ceres |
| Westside Plumbing | 5.0★ (102) | In Ceres |
How much do general contractors cost in Ceres?
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 Ceres general contractors
We scored 139 Ceres 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 Ceres 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 Ceres: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Ceres?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Ceres, CA is E. Zapien Construction with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. A Plus Kitchen and Bath (#2) and E.Z. Builders (#3) follow. We ranked 139 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Ceres?
ContractorsRanked ranks 139 general contractors serving Ceres, CA. 10 of them are based in Ceres; 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 Ceres are open 24/7?
4 ranked general contractors in Ceres post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are E. Zapien Construction (#1), E.Z. Builders (#3) and TC & J Construction (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Ceres work on weekends?
41 of 139 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are E. Zapien Construction (#1), A Plus Kitchen and Bath (#2) and E.Z. Builders (#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 Ceres?
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 Ceres general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 139 rated general contractors in Ceres is 4.7★, with a median of 7 reviews. Automatic Gate Operations has the most, 60 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Ceres
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 139 general contractors serving Ceres.
- October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.
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