89/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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
Best General Contractors in Kensington, CA (2026)
968 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Kensington: R & S Erection North Peninsula, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CSA Home and Business Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 968.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Closets by Design - Northern California, 998 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 968 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
968 Kensington general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 50 are open 24/7, 351 open Saturdays and 166 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 968 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Kensington at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R & S Erection North Peninsula | 89 | 5.0★ (233) | South San Francisco, 20 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | CSA Home and Business Services | 89 | 5.0★ (58) | Lathrop, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Closets by Design - Northern California | 87 | 4.8★ (998) | Hayward, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Ocean Remodel | 87 | 4.9★ (107) | Castro Valley, 18 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | A and D Construction | 86 | 5.0★ (24) | Campbell, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Ehret Co Plumbing & Heating | 85 | 4.6★ (52) | Oakland, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | LRL Builders, Inc. | 85 | 5.0★ (24) | Walnut Creek, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Renovation Sells East Bay | 85 | 5.0★ (27) | Concord, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Method Remodeling General Contractor | 85 | 5.0★ (69) | Burlingame, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Richmond Chimney Sweeping & Fireplace Repair | 85 | 5.0★ (16) | Richmond, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 968 best general contractors in Kensington, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Lathrop, 8 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hayward, 19 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (998).
- 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
Based in Castro Valley, 18 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Campbell, 8 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Oakland, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 887 71st Ave, Oakland, CA 94621
Based in Walnut Creek, 12 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1661 Botelho Dr # 293, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
Based in Concord, 13 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Burlingame, 22 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 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 Richmond, 5 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 920 Macdonald Ave, Richmond, CA 94801
#11 361 Construction
Based in Alameda, 15 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Danville, 8 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Francisco, 15 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lafayette, 8 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 3870 Quail Ridge Rd, Lafayette, CA 94549
#15 ATZ CONSTRUCTION
Based in Albany, 3 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Campbell, 8 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
Based in Walnut Creek, 12 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 1255 Treat Blvd suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Based in Hayward, 19 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Los Gatos, 8 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
#20 Geico Builders
Based in Oakland, 7 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 1901 Harrison St Ste 1100, Oakland, CA 94612
Based in Berkeley, 3 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2000 Allston Way #495, Berkeley, CA 94703
Based in Ashland, 8 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#23 SBC CONSTRUCTION
Based in San Francisco, 14 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #23 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
Based in Alameda, 8 mi away
83/100CR 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 San Francisco, 13 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2250 Mission St #302, San Francisco, CA 94110
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 968 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Kensington
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 & B Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Angel De Leon General Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Creo Home | In Kensington | |
| D+H Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Economy Home Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Flores Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| G.F. Home Experts | 5.0★ (1) | In Kensington |
| Gatterman Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Golden Luxe Hardscapes | In Kensington | |
| grout guys | 1.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| JDM Construction and design | In Kensington | |
| Julie Miller Designs | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Kensington Roofing | 3.0★ (2) | In Kensington |
| Kiefer Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Klondike Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Loren Moore Construction Inc. | In Kensington | |
| Marius Construction INC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Rudolph Commercial Interiors | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Tim Ford Construction | In Kensington | |
| Wolfe Landscape Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
How much do general contractors cost in Kensington?
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 Kensington general contractors
We scored 968 Kensington 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 Kensington 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 |
General contractors in Kensington: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Kensington?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Kensington, CA is R & S Erection North Peninsula with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CSA Home and Business Services (#2) and Closets by Design - Northern California (#3) follow. We ranked 968 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Kensington?
ContractorsRanked ranks 968 general contractors serving Kensington, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which general contractors in Kensington are open 24/7?
50 ranked general contractors in Kensington post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are R & S Erection North Peninsula (#1), CSA Home and Business Services (#2) and Ocean Remodel (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Kensington work on weekends?
351 of 968 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 166 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are R & S Erection North Peninsula (#1), CSA Home and Business Services (#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 Kensington?
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 Kensington general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 968 rated general contractors in Kensington 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Kensington
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 968 general contractors serving Kensington.
- October 2026: 11 duplicate listings merged.
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