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Best General Contractors in East Palo Alto, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in East Palo Alto: Closets by Design - Northern California, CR Score 63/100; 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lockworks Unlimited, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 910.

  3. 12

    Most-reviewed: Closet World - Northern California, 775 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 910 ranked after Closets by Design - Northern California; ranked #12.

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

910 East Palo Alto general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 49 are open 24/7, 338 open Saturdays and 180 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 910 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in East Palo Alto at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in East Palo Alto at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Closets by Design - Northern California634.8★ (998)Hayward, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Lockworks Unlimited624.7★ (144)Redwood City, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Royal Building Services615.0★ (151)Mountain View, 8 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4The Container Store614.4★ (336)Palo Alto, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5R & S Erection North Peninsula615.0★ (233)South San Francisco, 19 mi away24/7—
6Venova Construction Inc615.0★ (65)Hercules, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Primework Construction615.0★ (111)San Jose, 13 mi away24/7—
8Inspired Builders Inc605.0★ (116)Sunnyvale, 10 mi away24/7—
9Method Remodeling General Contractor605.0★ (69)Burlingame, 14 mi away24/7—
10Ocean Remodel604.9★ (107)Castro Valley, 16 mi away24/7—

The 910 best general contractors in East Palo Alto, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Based in Redwood City, 4 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2671 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061
  2. Based in Palo Alto, 3 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 336 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.4★ from 336 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    500 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304
  3. Based in Sunnyvale, 10 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    349 Cobalt Way #303, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
  4. Based in Castro Valley, 16 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2811 Castro Valley Blvd #111, Castro Valley, CA 94546
  5. Based in Milpitas, 14 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    Address
    1828 S Milpitas Blvd #506, Milpitas, CA 95035
  6. Based in San Jose, 14 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1729 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112
  7. Based in Fremont, 11 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    41060 High St, Fremont, CA 94538
  8. Based in San Mateo, 11 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1103 E 16th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
  9. Based in San Jose, 15 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3031 Tisch Way, San Jose, CA 95128

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 910 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in East Palo Alto, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26HB Kitchen & Bath Inc / HB Home Decor584.8★ (137)11 mi
27Synergy Enterprises584.8★ (341)11 mi
28Automatic Gate Guys584.9★ (45)4 mi
29IGreen Builders Inc585.0★ (60)9 mi
30Sunny Design & Construction585.0★ (43)13 mi
31Silicon Valley General Builder Contractor575.0★ (14)10 mi
32Palo Alto ADU Solutions575.0★ (12)2 mi
33Bark and Build Builders574.8★ (60)8 mi
34Green California Builders Inc575.0★ (38)13 mi
35Rose Remodeling & Design575.0★ (51)9 mi
36Intelligent Choice Builders575.0★ (52)16 mi
37GPI Builders574.9★ (27)16 mi
38OCA Builders575.0★ (49)22 mi
39PremierGarage of the Bay Area574.5★ (49)10 mi
40Loona Construction574.8★ (19)6 mi
41GbU Construction development575.0★ (11)4 mi
42Masterful Construction - Design & Build575.0★ (63)12 mi
43Reliance Construction574.7★ (47)6 mi
44RB Master Builders574.9★ (27)3 mi
45Valley Boutique Builders575.0★ (73)6 mi
46Cotfort Residential Remodeling575.0★ (49)17 mi
47GMBC Construction Inc574.7★ (50)13 mi
48Luxora ADU Builders575.0★ (5)6 mi
49A Z Construction & Design Inc574.9★ (51)16 mi
50Primework Construction575.0★ (17)2 mi

Also serving East Palo Alto

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.

Unranked general contractors serving East Palo Alto
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Aphora Group5.0★ (1)In East Palo Alto
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B & T Construction Co.5.0★ (1)In East Palo Alto
Barragan Drywall, Inc.In East Palo Alto
California Concrete PolishIn East Palo Alto
Casa Bonita ConstructionIn East Palo Alto
CNC PoolsIn East Palo Alto
Douglas Construction5.0★ (2)In East Palo Alto
E Brede Construction5.0★ (1)In East Palo Alto
Fredy Martínez Landscaping Maintenance4.7★ (3)In East Palo Alto
Hamerkop Construction Inc5.0★ (1)In East Palo Alto
JC PRO BUILDERS INC.5.0★ (2)In East Palo Alto
JG Universal Landscape Inc.4.8★ (8)In East Palo Alto
JP Concrete Construction5.0★ (1)In East Palo Alto
Palo Alto Plumbing Heating & Air4.1★ (41)In East Palo Alto
Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup4.8★ (1,239)In East Palo Alto
Signature Hardwood Floors5.0★ (1)In East Palo Alto
Tenisi Construction5.0★ (2)In East Palo Alto
United Hope Builders5.0★ (1)In East Palo Alto
West Bay Contractors Inc.5.0★ (1)In East Palo Alto

How much do general contractors cost in East Palo Alto?

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 East Palo Alto?
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 East Palo Alto general contractors

We scored 910 East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto 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 East Palo Alto: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in East Palo Alto?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in East Palo Alto, CA is Closets by Design - Northern California with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Lockworks Unlimited (#2) and Royal Building Services (#3) follow. We ranked 910 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in East Palo Alto?

ContractorsRanked ranks 910 general contractors serving East Palo Alto, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in East Palo Alto are open 24/7?

49 ranked general contractors in East Palo Alto post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lockworks Unlimited (#2), R & S Erection North Peninsula (#5) and Primework Construction (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in East Palo Alto work on weekends?

338 of 910 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 180 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Closets by Design - Northern California (#1), Lockworks Unlimited (#2) and Royal Building Services (#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 East Palo Alto?

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 East Palo Alto general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 910 rated general contractors in East Palo Alto is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Closets by Design - Northern California has the most, 998 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 East Palo Alto

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 910 general contractors serving East Palo Alto.
  2. October 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.

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