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Best overall in Merced: Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Everything Real Estate, CR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ERE Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 46.
Most-reviewed: J and A Home Pro Construction and Painting, 36 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 46 ranked after Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Everything Real Estate; ranked #2.
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46 Merced general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 46 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Better Homes and Gardens Real Estate Everything Real Estate | 67 | 4.9★ (61) | Merced | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | J and A Home Pro Construction and Painting | 62 | 4.9★ (36) | Merced | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | ERE Construction | 61 | 5.0★ (12) | Merced | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | ProBuild Options | 59 | 5.0★ (11) | Merced | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Projectpro construction inc | 57 | 4.6★ (11) | Merced | Sat | — |
| 6 | Waterford Irrigation - Atwater Store | 56 | 4.9★ (22) | Atwater, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Terra Valley Construction | 56 | 4.7★ (12) | Merced | — | — |
| 8 | Bright Ideas Construction | 55 | 3.4★ (28) | Merced | — | — |
| 9 | J.J. 'LL Do It | 55 | 4.9★ (30) | Clovis, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Valley Wide Movers, Inc. | 55 | 5.0★ (14) | Atwater, 7 mi away | — | — |
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 61 Google reviews, the most in Merced.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Metal construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clovis, 24 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ 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 Merced
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 24 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Merced
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Fig Garden, 19 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | LJG Builders | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | 20 mi |
| 27 | Empire Specialties | 51 | 4.6★ (18) | 22 mi |
| 28 | Albano's Construction | 51 | 5.0★ (10) | 18 mi |
| 29 | Keith's Tubfixer | 51 | 1.0★ (3) | 6 mi |
| 30 | Modesto Door & Trim, LLC. | 50 | 5.0★ (7) | 17 mi |
| 31 | Nico Construction | 50 | 5.0★ (12) | 25 mi |
| 32 | Norcal Construction Inc | 50 | 4.3★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 33 | Grover Gonzalez Inc | 50 | 4.7★ (6) | 24 mi |
| 34 | AGC Home Remodeling LLC | 50 | 3.3★ (7) | 18 mi |
| 35 | Active Industrial Contracting | 50 | 5.0★ (4) | 20 mi |
| 36 | HGJ Builders, Inc | 49 | 4.4★ (5) | 17 mi |
| 37 | Accelerated Construction and Metal | 49 | 3.3★ (12) | 22 mi |
| 38 | Torre Reich Construction, Inc. | 48 | 4.5★ (8) | 24 mi |
| 39 | Blanco Construction LLC | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | 7 mi |
| 40 | Zacks Handyman & Construction | 48 | 3.6★ (8) | 23 mi |
| 41 | Anderson Litfin Inc | 48 | 3.3★ (4) | 24 mi |
| 42 | Jaureguy's Design & Construction | 48 | 3.5★ (10) | 24 mi |
| 43 | BETR Solutions Construction llc | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 20 mi |
| 44 | MC Dairy Construction Inc | 47 | 4.0★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 45 | P&F Metals | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 46 | The Honey Do Guy | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 25 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AA Guaranteed Electric Mobile Home Electrical | 1.0★ (2) | In Merced |
| AJC Property Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In Merced |
| Artisan Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Merced |
| Builders Concrete Inc | 3.8★ (6) | In Merced |
| Builders Flooring | 1.7★ (6) | In Merced |
| Celestial Roofing Inc. | 5.0★ (17) | In Merced |
| Central Tech Builders | 5.0★ (3) | In Merced |
| Cory's Plumbing | 3.9★ (7) | In Merced |
| CUSTOM CABINET SHOP - PREMIUM CABINETS USA Inc. - 20+ Years Experience | 5.0★ (5) | In Merced |
| Elite Home Projects | 3.0★ (2) | In Merced |
| Femur Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Merced |
| Jeff Smith Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Merced |
| Lou Dawgs finish carpentry & construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Merced |
| Merced Electric Company, Inc | 5.0★ (16) | In Merced |
| Modern Air Mechanical | 4.6★ (112) | In Merced |
| Perfect Touch Custom Painting | 5.0★ (10) | In Merced |
| Rtr Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Merced |
| Torres Landscaping | 5.0★ (2) | In Merced |
| Western Steel Buildings | 3.0★ (1) | In Merced |
| Yard Masters Inc. | 3.1★ (21) | In Merced |
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 46 Merced 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 Merced 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 |