66/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews, the most in Hayward.
- 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 20470 Corsair Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545
Best General Contractors in Hayward, CA (2026)
1,183 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hayward: Closets by Design - Northern California, CR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ocean Remodel, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,183.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Closet World - Northern California, 775 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 1,183 ranked after Closets by Design - Northern California; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,183 Hayward general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 68 are open 24/7, 432 open Saturdays and 232 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 1,183 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Hayward at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Closets by Design - Northern California | 66 | 4.8★ (998) | Hayward | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Ocean Remodel | 63 | 4.9★ (107) | Castro Valley, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Closet World - Northern California | 63 | 4.4★ (775) | Hayward | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | R & S Erection North Peninsula | 61 | 5.0★ (233) | South San Francisco, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | HB Kitchen & Bath Inc / HB Home Decor | 60 | 4.8★ (137) | Hayward | Sat | — |
| 6 | Synergy Enterprises | 60 | 4.8★ (341) | Hayward | — | — |
| 7 | GMBC Construction Inc | 60 | 4.7★ (50) | Hayward | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Lockworks Unlimited | 60 | 4.7★ (144) | Redwood City, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Method Remodeling General Contractor | 60 | 5.0★ (69) | Burlingame, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | West Coast Builders | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | Hayward | 24/7 | — |
The 1,183 best general contractors in Hayward, 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.
Based in Castro Valley, 2 mi away
63/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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
Based in Hayward
63/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 775 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.4★ from 775 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–9 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
- Address
- 20466 Corsair Blvd, Hayward, CA 94545
Based in South San Francisco, 18 mi away
61/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 133 S Linden Ave, South San Francisco, CA 94080
Based in Hayward
60/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 137 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2424 Whipple Rd, Hayward, CA 94544
Based in Hayward
60/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 341 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 341 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 28436 Satellite St, Hayward, CA 94545
Based in Hayward
60/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 109 Jackson St, Hayward, CA 94544
Based in Redwood City, 16 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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
Based in Burlingame, 15 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 533 Airport Blvd. #400, Burlingame, CA 94010
Based in Hayward
59/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Oakland, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 887 71st Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2375 Zanker Rd #245, San Jose, CA 95131
Based in San Ramon, 10 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 2010 Crow Canyon Pl Suite 100, San Ramon, CA 94583
Based in Union City, 6 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4236 Solar Cir, Union City, CA 94587
Based in Fremont, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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
Based in San Leandro, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3055 Alvarado St Ste 127, San Leandro, CA 94577
Based in Hayward
58/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1353 B St, Hayward, CA 94541
Based in Mountain View, 20 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 707 Continental Cir, Mountain View, CA 94040
Based in Hercules, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Hayward
58/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 26379 Whitman St, Hayward, CA 94544
Based in Pleasanton, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4900 Hopyard Rd Suit 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Based in Fremont, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3948 Clough Ave, Fremont, CA 94538
Based in San Francisco, 12 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Alameda, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 240 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 4.7★ from 240 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–7 PM · Fri 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 2381 Mariner Square Dr #275, Alameda, CA 94501
Based in Danville, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 23 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 1,183 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Hayward
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAAA Generator Services Inc | 3.8★ (13) | In Hayward |
| AKD Homes | 4.4★ (8) | In Hayward |
| American Asphalt Repair & Resurfacing Company, Inc. | 3.8★ (18) | In Hayward |
| Brennan Electric | 2.1★ (7) | In Hayward |
| Cato's Paving | 4.4★ (31) | In Hayward |
| CR Windows Inc | 4.8★ (16) | In Hayward |
| Dry1out Restoration & Constuction | 4.7★ (50) | In Hayward |
| Duraamen Industrial Coatings & Polished Concrete Flooring - California | 4.8★ (33) | In Hayward |
| Element Home Solutions | 4.9★ (360) | In Hayward |
| FIRST ONSITE Property Restoration | 3.4★ (13) | In Hayward |
| Hayward Pro Painting & Construction | 5.0★ (16) | In Hayward |
| Infinacon | 5.0★ (11) | In Hayward |
| JC Plumbing & Rooter | 4.9★ (107) | In Hayward |
| KZ Kitchen Cabinet & Stone, Inc. | 4.0★ (122) | In Hayward |
| Maciel Roofing Construction Inc | 4.4★ (17) | In Hayward |
| Morales Plastering Construction | 5.0★ (8) | In Hayward |
| Ray’s Straight Line Painting inc | 5.0★ (7) | In Hayward |
| Renaissance Flooring | 5.0★ (10) | In Hayward |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 4.8★ (229) | In Hayward |
| Ryno Drywall | 5.0★ (9) | In Hayward |
How much do general contractors cost in Hayward?
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 Hayward general contractors
We scored 1,183 Hayward 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 Hayward 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 |
General contractors in Hayward: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Hayward?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Hayward, CA is Closets by Design - Northern California with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Ocean Remodel (#2) and Closet World - Northern California (#3) follow. We ranked 1,183 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Hayward?
ContractorsRanked ranks 1,183 general contractors serving Hayward, CA. 12 of them are based in Hayward; 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 Hayward are open 24/7?
68 ranked general contractors in Hayward post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ocean Remodel (#2), R & S Erection North Peninsula (#4) and Lockworks Unlimited (#8). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Hayward work on weekends?
432 of 1,183 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 232 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Closets by Design - Northern California (#1), Ocean Remodel (#2) and Closet World - 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 Hayward?
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 Hayward general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 1,183 rated general contractors in Hayward is 5.0★, with a median of 7 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 Hayward
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,183 general contractors serving Hayward.
- October 2026: 12 duplicate listings merged.
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