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Best General Contractors in La Jolla, CA (2026)

736 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in La Jolla: Designs 4 You Remodeling, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Modern Home Remodeling - General Contractor, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 736.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: House Fan Pros, 220 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 736 ranked; ranked #7.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

736 La Jolla general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 85 are open 24/7, 305 open Saturdays and 178 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 736 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in La Jolla at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in La Jolla at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Designs 4 You Remodeling934.9★ (176)San Diego, 9 mi away24/7Overall
2Modern Home Remodeling - General Contractor904.9★ (64)San Diego, 10 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Ocean Remodel905.0★ (42)San Diego, 7 mi away24/7—
4Creations Construction & Remodeling905.0★ (36)San Diego, 6 mi away24/7—
5GBC Remodeling, Inc.894.7★ (52)San Diego, 8 mi away24/7—
6TNT Design & Build894.9★ (112)Carlsbad, 20 mi away24/7—
7House Fan Pros895.0★ (220)San Diego, 16 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
8MD Golden Builders884.9★ (69)San Diego, 5 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Sol Home Improvements884.9★ (48)San Diego, 14 mi away24/7—
10Tate & Son, Inc.885.0★ (103)San Diego, 12 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 736 best general contractors in La Jolla, 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.

  3. #3 Ocean Remodel

    Based in San Diego, 7 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7710 Balboa Ave # 115, San Diego, CA 92111
    View profile for Ocean Remodel(510) 520-9934

  7. #7 House Fan Pros

    Based in San Diego, 16 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (220).

    • 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    16885 W Bernardo Dr #380, San Diego, CA 92127
    View profile for House Fan Pros(858) 951-6440

  8. #8 MD Golden Builders

    Based in San Diego, 5 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    4275 Mission Bay Dr., San Diego, CA 92109
    View profile for MD Golden Builders(858) 933-1694

  10. #10 Tate & Son, Inc.

    Based in San Diego, 12 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    8865 Calle Perico, San Diego, CA 92129
    View profile for Tate & Son, Inc.(858) 518-9397

  13. #13 Agc Builders Group

    Based in La Jolla

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 88 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    888 Prospect St Suite 200, La Jolla, CA 92037
    View profile for Agc Builders Group(619) 806-3075

  15. #15 RL Remodeling

    Based in San Diego, 11 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4360 Twain Ave Suite 514, San Diego, CA 92120
    View profile for RL Remodeling(888) 324-1144

  20. #20 Upgrade Spaces

    Based in San Diego, 5 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4028 Clairemont Dr, San Diego, CA 92117
    View profile for Upgrade Spaces(858) 331-1923

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 736 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in La Jolla, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26JL Building Group865.0★ (46)9 mi
27Everlasting Remodel864.9★ (98)4 mi
28DesginBuild Solutions865.0★ (21)14 mi
29ForgeAhead Renovations864.9★ (14)9 mi
30Infinity Remodeling Service865.0★ (17)12 mi
31Blueprint Renovations865.0★ (24)16 mi
32Imperial Beach Garage's' Door's'Maintenance865.0★ (37)21 mi
33PBH Builders864.9★ (48)10 mi
34Prestige Design & Build, San Diego865.0★ (17)In La Jolla
35Leon Design & Build, Inc.855.0★ (37)10 mi
36Butterfly Best Door's Repair Services855.0★ (23)12 mi
37Prime Built Home Services854.8★ (54)11 mi
38PeakForm Builders855.0★ (14)12 mi
39TrueNorth General Contractors855.0★ (19)16 mi
40MEE Builders855.0★ (30)8 mi
41AAA Pro Systems854.9★ (33)9 mi
42Need For Build - Home Remodeling Experts854.7★ (92)14 mi
43Ironwood Finishes855.0★ (10)10 mi
44Utility Contractor San Diego855.0★ (11)11 mi
45Kamole Home Services Pro854.9★ (86)18 mi
46Essence Home Remodeling855.0★ (18)16 mi
47PrecisionCrafted Homes855.0★ (23)19 mi
48The Right Guys Construction, Inc.854.9★ (13)12 mi
49Stanley Construction Inc.854.5★ (20)In La Jolla
50Infinity Remodeling Services855.0★ (18)17 mi

Also serving La Jolla

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.

Unranked general contractors serving La Jolla
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Coastal Contracting Inc.5.0★ (17)In La Jolla
Construction Management of San Diego (CMofSD)5.0★ (9)In La Jolla
EcoPure Restoration5.0★ (73)In La Jolla
Endless Summer Hardscapes5.0★ (24)In La Jolla
FMG Construction4.9★ (10)In La Jolla
GDC Construction Inc.4.2★ (15)In La Jolla
Ground Penetrating Radar Systems, LLC4.9★ (8)In La Jolla
Install Paul - Home Improvement Professional5.0★ (27)In La Jolla
KAZA - Design & Build4.9★ (27)In La Jolla
KB Construction5.0★ (13)In La Jolla
Krystal Clear Windows5.0★ (10)In La Jolla
MEC Design & Installation4.9★ (31)In La Jolla
Mel Development4.2★ (5)In La Jolla
Pacific Edge Renovation, INC5.0★ (15)In La Jolla
Precision Excavation and Demolition5.0★ (8)In La Jolla
Rhew Contracting5.0★ (4)In La Jolla
RMH Painting5.0★ (12)In La Jolla
San Diego Home Remodeling5.0★ (34)In La Jolla
San Diego Kitchen and Bathroom Remodeling | One Hat Construction5.0★ (11)In La Jolla
USA Home Remodeling5.0★ (12)In La Jolla

How much do general contractors cost in La Jolla?

Typical prices in USD, adjusted for California with a published regional index. Each row names its basis and month.

How much do general contractors cost in La Jolla?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Kitchen remodel$15,240$28,190$43,470Per 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$18,720Per 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).

  1. Search the business name or license number on the Contractors State License Board (CSLB) license lookup.
  2. Check that the status is active and the name matches the contract or truck.
  3. 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 La Jolla general contractors

We scored 736 La Jolla 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn La Jolla data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

General contractors in La Jolla: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in La Jolla?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in La Jolla, CA is Designs 4 You Remodeling with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.9★ from 176 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Modern Home Remodeling - General Contractor (#2) and Ocean Remodel (#3) follow. We ranked 736 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in La Jolla?

ContractorsRanked ranks 736 general contractors serving La Jolla, CA. 6 of them are based in La Jolla; 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 La Jolla are open 24/7?

85 ranked general contractors in La Jolla post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Designs 4 You Remodeling (#1), Modern Home Remodeling - General Contractor (#2) and Ocean Remodel (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in La Jolla work on weekends?

305 of 736 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 178 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Designs 4 You Remodeling (#1), Modern Home Remodeling - General Contractor (#2) and Ocean Remodel (#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 La Jolla?

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 La Jolla general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 736 rated general contractors in La Jolla is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. House Fan Pros has the most, 220 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 La Jolla

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 736 general contractors serving La Jolla.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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