83 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Joshua Tree: Koolfog, CR Score 57/100; 4.9★ from 408 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): SC Home Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 83.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Beez Termite & Pest Control, 186 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 83 ranked after Koolfog; ranked #3.
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83 Joshua Tree general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 43 open Saturdays and 16 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 83 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koolfog | 57 | 4.9★ (408) | Thousand Palms, 22 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | A P Mobile Home Improvements | 57 | 4.8★ (18) | Hemet, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Mr. Beez Termite & Pest Control | 57 | 4.8★ (186) | Palm Desert, 24 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | SC Home Services | 56 | 4.6★ (22) | Desert Hot Springs, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Button Construction | 56 | 4.4★ (16) | Twentynine Palms, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Leak Pro | 56 | 4.6★ (10) | Yucca Valley, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Skyline Framing | 55 | 5.0★ (3) | Good Hope, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | EC_CONSTRUCTION INC | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Canyon Lake, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Dunn By Design | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Yucca Valley, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Value Renovation | 55 | 5.0★ (21) | Murrieta, 13 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 408 Google reviews, the most in Joshua Tree.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hemet, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Desert, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Twentynine Palms, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yucca Valley, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Good Hope, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Yucca Valley, 1 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joshua Tree
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ 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 Fontana, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Palm Springs, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 25 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Yucca Valley, 7 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 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Yucca Valley, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Yucca Valley, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bell Gardens, 16 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temecula, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Tustin, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Mirage, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 19 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chino, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alhambra, 17 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Canyon Lake, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General 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 83 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADUs By Avatar | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Century Modern General Contractors LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Commercial Diversified Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Creative Desert Construction | In Joshua Tree | |
| Cutting Edge Surgical Remodel | In Joshua Tree | |
| Dauphin Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Joshua Tree |
| Dauphin Construction | In Joshua Tree | |
| Dove Roofing and Construction | 4.5★ (29) | In Joshua Tree |
| Earthquake Retrofits Sparks Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Everett C Thompson Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Fine Building | 5.0★ (1) | In Joshua Tree |
| McFadden's Home & Office Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Michael A. Wilson General Contractor | 3.0★ (2) | In Joshua Tree |
| MN Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| Paradise Construction | In Joshua Tree | |
| R & R ROOFING | 3.7★ (7) | In Joshua Tree |
| Shawn Bauer Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Joshua Tree |
| Sterling Surfaces | 5.0★ (1) | In Joshua Tree |
| Steve O’s Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Joshua Tree |
| West Lane Company, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 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 83 Joshua Tree 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 Joshua Tree 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 |