129 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hilmar-Irwin: Tapia’s Construction Services, CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Everything Real Estate, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 129.
Most-reviewed: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Everything Real Estate, 61 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 129 ranked after Tapia’s Construction Services; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
129 Hilmar-Irwin general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 129 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Tapia’s Construction Services | 89 | 4.9★ (79) | Los Banos, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Everything Real Estate | 88 | 4.9★ (61) | Merced, 21 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | TC & J Construction | 82 | 4.7★ (7) | Turlock, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | ERE Construction | 82 | 5.0★ (12) | Merced, 21 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | A Plus Kitchen and Bath | 82 | 5.0★ (51) | Ceres, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Inderjit S. Toor Construction, Inc | 81 | 4.6★ (57) | Modesto, 17 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Machado & Sons Construction Inc | 81 | 4.1★ (12) | Turlock, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Nova Building & Design | 81 | 5.0★ (4) | Turlock, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Automatic Gate Operations | 80 | 5.0★ (60) | Ceres, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | LJG Builders | 79 | 5.0★ (7) | Arcata, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (79).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced, 21 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 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.
Based in Merced, 21 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 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.
Based in Modesto, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 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.
Based in Turlock, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 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.
Based in Turlock, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 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.
Based in Ceres, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arcata, 2 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keyes, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in Turlock, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 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.
Based in Modesto, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 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.
Based in Merced, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Metal construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 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.
Based in Modesto, 20 mi away
Ranked #20 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.
Based in Manteca, 17 mi away
Ranked #21 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.
Based in Riverbank, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 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.
Based in August, 18 mi away
Ranked #23 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.
Based in Turlock, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Keyes, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#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 129 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Barham Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Boxwood Home Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Bullock Construction | 2.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| CAS Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| CHADHA CONSTRUCTION CO INC | 4.5★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Disaster Masters Restoration | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| EJ Franks Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Magallon Construction Co., Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| McDaniel Construction Services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Millerick Engineering | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Modern Steel Structures | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Modesto Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| NEW CENTURY CONSTRUCTION & CONSULTING INC. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| North Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Russell Haupt Construction & Rnvtn | 4.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| SHC Construction | 4.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| TCW Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Tip & Top Ag Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| TORRES GENERAL REPAIR | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
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 129 Hilmar-Irwin 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 Hilmar-Irwin 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 |