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Best General Contractors in El Granada, CA (2026)

601 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in El Granada: R & S Erection North Peninsula, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Method Remodeling General Contractor, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 601.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Closets by Design - Northern California, 998 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 601 ranked; ranked #3.

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

601 El Granada general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 32 are open 24/7, 220 open Saturdays and 109 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 601 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in El Granada at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in El Granada at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1R & S Erection North Peninsula635.0★ (233)South San Francisco, 10 mi away24/7Overall
2Method Remodeling General Contractor615.0★ (69)Burlingame, 9 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Closets by Design - Northern California614.8★ (998)Hayward, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
4Lockworks Unlimited604.7★ (144)Redwood City, 14 mi away24/7—
5Sunny Design & Construction595.0★ (43)Los Gatos, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6My Pure Environment595.0★ (212)Santa Clara, 8 mi awayEvenings—
7AGH Commercial Inc.584.9★ (47)San Mateo, 10 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Happy Homes Construction & Remodeling Inc585.0★ (12)Redwood Shores, 6 mi away24/7—
9Closet World - Northern California584.4★ (775)Hayward, 22 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Mayer's Construction & Remodeling585.0★ (23)Cupertino, 6 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 601 best general contractors in El Granada, 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, 14 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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 San Mateo, 10 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 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
  3. Based in Castro Valley, 25 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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
  4. Based in Palo Alto, 17 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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
  5. Based in San Francisco, 17 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–6 PM
    Address
    64 Winfield St, San Francisco, CA 94110
  6. Based in Redwood City, 12 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    303 Twin Dolphin Dr Ste 600, Redwood City, CA 94065

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

general contractors in El Granada, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Bay Tek Coatings565.0★ (78)9 mi
27361 Construction564.9★ (29)21 mi
28Quality Reconstruction Chimneys Service564.7★ (17)10 mi
29Ehret Co Plumbing & Heating564.6★ (52)23 mi
30Brus Box contractor Works565.0★ (8)6 mi
31EcoStar Remodeling & Construction564.7★ (240)22 mi
32Cody Design+Build555.0★ (12)10 mi
33JLQ CONSTRUCTION INC555.0★ (25)16 mi
34Rsl Structural Inc.554.9★ (65)9 mi
35LMS Chimney Sweep.554.8★ (18)19 mi
36Quality Conservation Services554.6★ (36)11 mi
37North Wood Construction Inc555.0★ (7)14 mi
38Prompt Construction554.8★ (21)8 mi
39Purinton Designs Construction554.8★ (13)11 mi
40Automatic Gate Guys554.9★ (45)14 mi
41Chinchilla Construction Administration555.0★ (19)9 mi
42RB Construction General Contractor555.0★ (19)15 mi
43The Container Store554.4★ (18)11 mi
44Pacific Construction, General Contractors San Francisco555.0★ (44)16 mi
45ADU San Mateo555.0★ (3)9 mi
46Generation Builders USA555.0★ (38)8 mi
47Luxora ADU Builders555.0★ (5)12 mi
48Argos Construction555.0★ (17)9 mi
49We Do Construction555.0★ (150)21 mi
50Synergy Enterprises554.8★ (341)23 mi

Also serving El Granada

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.

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Godoy ConstructionIn El Granada
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McCarthy CompanyIn El Granada
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RM Construction & Home Improvement, Inc.5.0★ (1)In El Granada
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How much do general contractors cost in El Granada?

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 El Granada?
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 El Granada general contractors

We scored 601 El Granada 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 El Granada 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 El Granada: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in El Granada?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in El Granada, CA is R & S Erection North Peninsula with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Method Remodeling General Contractor (#2) and Closets by Design - Northern California (#3) follow. We ranked 601 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in El Granada?

ContractorsRanked ranks 601 general contractors serving El Granada, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in El Granada are open 24/7?

32 ranked general contractors in El Granada post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are R & S Erection North Peninsula (#1), Method Remodeling General Contractor (#2) and Lockworks Unlimited (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in El Granada work on weekends?

220 of 601 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 109 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are R & S Erection North Peninsula (#1), Method Remodeling General Contractor (#2) and Closets by Design - Northern California (#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 El Granada?

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 El Granada general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 601 rated general contractors in El Granada is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Closets by Design - Northern California has the most, 998 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 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 El Granada

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 601 general contractors serving El Granada.
  2. October 2026: 7 duplicate listings merged.

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