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Best General Contractors in Menlo Park, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Menlo Park: Lockworks Unlimited, CR Score 63/100; 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): R & S Erection North Peninsula, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 902.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Closets by Design - Northern California, 998 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 902 ranked; ranked #2.

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

902 Menlo Park general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 50 are open 24/7, 335 open Saturdays and 176 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 902 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Menlo Park at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Menlo Park at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Lockworks Unlimited634.7★ (144)Redwood City, 2 mi away24/7Overall
2Closets by Design - Northern California624.8★ (998)Hayward, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
3The Container Store624.4★ (336)Palo Alto, 1 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
4R & S Erection North Peninsula615.0★ (233)South San Francisco, 18 mi away24/7Emergencies
5Royal Building Services615.0★ (151)Mountain View, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Venova Construction Inc615.0★ (65)Hercules, 3 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Primework Construction615.0★ (111)San Jose, 15 mi away24/7—
8Method Remodeling General Contractor605.0★ (69)Burlingame, 13 mi away24/7—
9Inspired Builders Inc605.0★ (116)Sunnyvale, 12 mi away24/7—
10BH Construction & Development605.0★ (87)Sunnyvale, 10 mi away24/7—

The 902 best general contractors in Menlo Park, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Menlo Park

    Based in Redwood City, 2 mi away

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2671 El Camino Real, Redwood City, CA 94061
  2. Based in Palo Alto, 1 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 336 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.4★ from 336 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 10 AM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–6 PM
    Address
    500 Stanford Shopping Center, Palo Alto, CA 94304
  3. Based in Sunnyvale, 12 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    349 Cobalt Way #303, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
  4. Based in Castro Valley, 18 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 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
  5. Based in Milpitas, 16 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    Address
    1828 S Milpitas Blvd #506, Milpitas, CA 95035
  6. Based in San Jose, 16 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1729 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112
  7. Based in San Mateo, 10 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1103 E 16th Ave, San Mateo, CA 94402
  8. Based in Redwood City, 3 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    831 Sweeney Ave # G, Redwood City, CA 94063
  9. Based in Fremont, 14 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 4.9★ from 167 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–4 PM
    Address
    41060 High St, Fremont, CA 94538
  10. Based in Redwood City, 6 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–8 PM
    Address
    303 Twin Dolphin Dr Ste 600, Redwood City, CA 94065

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

general contractors in Menlo Park, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26PTR REMODELING SERVICES585.0★ (22)13 mi
27IGreen Builders Inc585.0★ (60)10 mi
28D&D Home Remodeling585.0★ (140)16 mi
29My Construction Group574.8★ (37)16 mi
30HB Kitchen & Bath Inc / HB Home Decor574.8★ (137)13 mi
31Synergy Enterprises574.8★ (341)13 mi
32Luxora ADU Builders575.0★ (5)4 mi
33GbU Construction development575.0★ (11)3 mi
34PremierGarage of the Bay Area574.5★ (49)9 mi
35Masterful Construction - Design & Build575.0★ (63)11 mi
36Palo Alto ADU Solutions575.0★ (12)3 mi
37OCA Builders575.0★ (49)22 mi
38Silicon Valley General Builder Contractor575.0★ (14)12 mi
39Rose Remodeling & Design575.0★ (51)10 mi
40RB Master Builders574.9★ (27)2 mi
41Happy Homes Construction & Remodeling Inc575.0★ (12)11 mi
42Home Pride Construction, Inc575.0★ (127)10 mi
43GPI Builders574.9★ (27)17 mi
44CASTADA CONSTRUCTION CORP575.0★ (9)3 mi
45Valley Boutique Builders575.0★ (73)6 mi
46Green California Builders Inc575.0★ (38)15 mi
47Intelligent Choice Builders575.0★ (52)17 mi
48Johnston Millwork, Inc. - Doors | Cabinets | Moldings | Custom | Installations574.7★ (27)2 mi
49Royal ADU Builders575.0★ (3)3 mi
50Sassoon Construction575.0★ (23)17 mi

Also serving Menlo Park

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 Menlo Park
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AA Construction Group, Inc.5.0★ (1)In Menlo Park
Above ground pool installers1.0★ (1)In Menlo Park
Aqua Systems Plumbing4.3★ (6)In Menlo Park
ASC Construction Services5.0★ (1)In Menlo Park
ASP Construction & Development Inc.5.0★ (2)In Menlo Park
AW Construction5.0★ (1)In Menlo Park
Blue Apple Construction5.0★ (2)In Menlo Park
Build Home ConstructionIn Menlo Park
Concrete Builders of Menlo ParkIn Menlo Park
Custom Design Construction4.0★ (1)In Menlo Park
Dura-Foam Roofing & Solar Center4.8★ (86)In Menlo Park
Eggli Landscape Contractors, Inc.4.7★ (6)In Menlo Park
Gilmore Doors & Hardware5.0★ (28)In Menlo Park
KR Surface Industries Inc5.0★ (1)In Menlo Park
LGS Construction5.0★ (1)In Menlo Park
Lovazzano Mechanical Inc4.6★ (10)In Menlo Park
Nimble Construction LLC5.0★ (101)In Menlo Park
Nolasco Construction Group5.0★ (9)In Menlo Park
Opulands Landscape Design & Construction5.0★ (6)In Menlo Park
Superb Builders Inc.5.0★ (1)In Menlo Park

How much do general contractors cost in Menlo Park?

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 Menlo Park?
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 Menlo Park general contractors

We scored 902 Menlo Park 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Menlo Park data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

General contractors in Menlo Park: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Menlo Park?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Menlo Park, CA is Lockworks Unlimited with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Closets by Design - Northern California (#2) and The Container Store (#3) follow. We ranked 902 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Menlo Park?

ContractorsRanked ranks 902 general contractors serving Menlo Park, CA. 1 of them is based in Menlo Park; 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 Menlo Park are open 24/7?

50 ranked general contractors in Menlo Park post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Lockworks Unlimited (#1), R & S Erection North Peninsula (#4) and Primework Construction (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Menlo Park work on weekends?

335 of 902 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 176 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Lockworks Unlimited (#1), Closets by Design - Northern California (#2) and The Container Store (#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 Menlo Park?

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 Menlo Park general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 902 rated general contractors in Menlo Park is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Closets by Design - Northern California has the most, 998 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for Menlo Park

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 902 general contractors serving Menlo Park.
  2. October 2026: 8 duplicate listings merged.

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