77 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Isla Vista: S&S Metalwork, Inc., CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wash Wizards, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 77.
Most-reviewed: Shenkman Construction Co., 52 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
77 Isla Vista general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 77 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | S&S Metalwork, Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (39) | Santa Barbara, 6 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Toro Construction | 62 | 4.9★ (41) | Santa Barbara, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Wash Wizards | 61 | 4.9★ (37) | Ventura, 22 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Mayan General Construction & Landscaping | 60 | 5.0★ (16) | Santa Barbara, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | RG Painting and Construction Inc | 60 | 4.8★ (12) | Goleta, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Bds Construction | 60 | 4.7★ (12) | Goleta, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ranch Hands Construction | 59 | 4.7★ (19) | Solvang, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Ranch Hands Construction | 59 | 4.9★ (8) | Santa Barbara, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | SB FIX IT | 59 | 5.0★ (13) | Goleta, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Shenkman Construction Co. | 59 | 4.6★ (52) | Nipomo, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
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 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Metal construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura, 22 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 3 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Solvang, 19 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nipomo, 23 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, the most in Isla Vista.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 2 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria, 20 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carpinteria, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Goleta, 4 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Barbara, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “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 77 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A.G. Schipper Construction & Management - A Division of Menemsha Solutions | In Isla Vista | |
| Alex Cole Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Armstrong Associates | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Arndt Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Beach Front Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Burning Stone Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Caldwell Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Coastal Excavation & Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| E&E Home Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Frank Schipper Construction Co | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Hanly General Engineering Corporation | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Landmark Construction | In Isla Vista | |
| Mayan Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Prowest Constructors Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| SGT Glass | 4.5★ (2) | In Isla Vista |
| Specialty Construction, Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Swiss Designs Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Tierra Contracting Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Value Added Building | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Whorf Construction | In Isla Vista |
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 77 Isla Vista 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 Isla Vista 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 |