158 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Desert Hot Springs: Desert Empire Construction LLC, CR Score 60/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SC Home Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 158.
Most-reviewed: John Harrison Contracting, Inc., 421 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 158 ranked; ranked #12.
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158 Desert Hot Springs general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 71 open Saturdays and 27 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 158 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Desert Empire Construction LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (13) | Desert Hot Springs | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Koolfog | 60 | 4.9★ (408) | Thousand Palms, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | SC Home Services | 59 | 4.6★ (22) | Desert Hot Springs | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Mr. Beez Termite & Pest Control | 59 | 4.8★ (186) | Palm Desert, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Powell Construction | 59 | 5.0★ (24) | Desert Hot Springs | Sat | — |
| 6 | Top Tier Marble & Granite Countertops | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Desert Hot Springs | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Leak Pro | 57 | 4.6★ (10) | Yucca Valley, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | C & S Home Service | 57 | 5.0★ (17) | Palm Desert, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | TPG Contractors and Flooring | 57 | 5.0★ (18) | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | DeWolf Construction & Renovations | 57 | 4.7★ (14) | Cathedral City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thousand Palms, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 408 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Desert, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yucca Valley, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Desert, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bermuda Dunes, 16 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Banning, 22 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 421 Google reviews, the most in Desert Hot Springs.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Desert, 19 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Mirage, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brea, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Springs, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Mirage, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Tustin, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palm Springs, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Springs, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs
Ranked #25 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.
#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 158 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Artistically Sublime Concrete Design & (Decorative Concrete | 4.5★ (4) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Builders Interiors | 5.0★ (1) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Collins Construction and Paint | 4.9★ (7) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Concrete Pumping | 5.0★ (5) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| CourtMaster Sports | 5.0★ (2) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| EV Masonry Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Everett C Thompson Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Falfanys painting service and Contruction | 5.0★ (15) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Glass & Mirror Pros | 4.8★ (48) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Green Building Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| GSL Electrical & Lighting Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| IBY Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Joseph's Handyman Service | 5.0★ (3) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| MB Construction | 4.0★ (2) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Otis Services LLC | 5.0★ (20) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| S. E. Valpy Construction and Engineering | 5.0★ (7) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Sky Construction Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Spartan Concrete & Asphalt Cutting Inc | 4.3★ (13) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Super Stucco Man | 4.9★ (44) | In Desert Hot Springs |
| Yergenson Construction and Handyman Services | 4.3★ (6) | In Desert Hot Springs |
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 |
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).
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
We scored 158 Desert Hot Springs 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Desert Hot Springs data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |