88/100CR Score
Ranked #1 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
Best General Contractors in Lafayette, CA (2026)
982 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lafayette: Ocean Remodel, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): R & S Erection North Peninsula, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 982.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Closets by Design - Northern California, 998 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 982 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
982 Lafayette general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 56 are open 24/7, 345 open Saturdays and 175 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 982 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Lafayette at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ocean Remodel | 88 | 4.9★ (107) | Castro Valley, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | R & S Erection North Peninsula | 88 | 5.0★ (233) | South San Francisco, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Closets by Design - Northern California | 88 | 4.8★ (998) | Hayward, 16 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | LRL Builders, Inc. | 88 | 5.0★ (24) | Walnut Creek, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Renovation Sells East Bay | 88 | 5.0★ (27) | Concord, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | CSA Home and Business Services | 86 | 5.0★ (58) | Lathrop, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Hannah Construction Inc. | 86 | 5.0★ (35) | Lafayette | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Ehret Co Plumbing & Heating | 86 | 4.6★ (52) | Oakland, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Northwest Builders & Renovation | 85 | 5.0★ (42) | Walnut Creek, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | United Constructors Inc. | 85 | 4.9★ (48) | Alamo, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 982 best general contractors in Lafayette, 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 South San Francisco, 23 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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
Based in Hayward, 16 mi away
88/100CR 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 Walnut Creek, 3 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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, 4 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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 Lathrop, 17 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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 Lafayette
86/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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
Based in Oakland, 10 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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, 4 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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 Alamo, 6 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1251 Stone Valley Rd, Alamo, CA 94507
Based in Burlingame, 24 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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 Danville, 14 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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 Walnut Creek, 4 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 160 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2678 N Main St #7, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Based in San Ramon, 11 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
- 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 2010 Crow Canyon Pl Suite 100, San Ramon, CA 94583
Based in Bay Point, 6 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Campbell, 17 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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 Hayward, 16 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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 San Francisco, 17 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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 Albany, 7 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–1 PM
#20 GPI Builders
Based in Concord, 8 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2520 Stanwell Dr Suit 144 -142, Concord, CA 94520
Based in Lafayette
83/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3364 Mount Diablo Blvd, Lafayette, CA 94549
Based in Pleasanton, 18 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 4900 Hopyard Rd Suit 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588
Based in Walnut Creek, 4 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2890 N Main St Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
Based in Martinez, 8 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #24 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
- Address
- 5021 Blum Rd #101, Martinez, CA 94553
#25 361 Construction
Based in Alameda, 23 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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
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 982 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lafayette
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 |
|---|---|---|
| BAI Construction, Inc. | In Lafayette | |
| Blue Diamond Builders Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Lafayette |
| Branagh Development | 5.0★ (6) | In Lafayette |
| Concept Builders | 1.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| Famor Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Lafayette |
| FOCUS | In Lafayette | |
| Jms Development | 5.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| KW Builders, Inc | In Lafayette | |
| Lafayette Garage Door Repair | 4.8★ (18) | In Lafayette |
| Lafayette Legacy Construction | In Lafayette | |
| Mark Rolandelli Construction Inc | In Lafayette | |
| MG Bay Area Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Lafayette |
| Peacock Construction | In Lafayette | |
| Plumbing Experts - Plumber in Lafayette,CA | 5.0★ (3) | In Lafayette |
| Premier Pro | In Lafayette | |
| San Francisco Commercial Builders, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Lafayette |
| Synergy Construction Company | In Lafayette | |
| The Porch Holistic Garden Center llc | 4.2★ (5) | In Lafayette |
| Understanding Commercial Property Construction Types | In Lafayette | |
| Z&R Construction Co. | In Lafayette |
How much do general contractors cost in Lafayette?
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 Lafayette general contractors
We scored 982 Lafayette 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 Lafayette 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 Lafayette: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Lafayette?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Lafayette, CA is Ocean Remodel with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. R & S Erection North Peninsula (#2) and Closets by Design - Northern California (#3) follow. We ranked 982 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Lafayette?
ContractorsRanked ranks 982 general contractors serving Lafayette, CA. 2 of them are based in Lafayette; 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 Lafayette are open 24/7?
56 ranked general contractors in Lafayette post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ocean Remodel (#1), R & S Erection North Peninsula (#2) and LRL Builders, Inc. (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Lafayette work on weekends?
345 of 982 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 175 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ocean Remodel (#1), R & S Erection North Peninsula (#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 Lafayette?
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 Lafayette general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 982 rated general contractors in Lafayette 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 Lafayette
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 982 general contractors serving Lafayette.
- October 2026: 10 duplicate listings merged.
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