78 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Monterey: Coastal Paving & Excavating, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Ranch Hands Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 78.
Most-reviewed: Urbatect Development, LLC, 103 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 78 ranked; ranked #15.
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78 Monterey general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 78 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coastal Paving & Excavating | 90 | 5.0★ (36) | Monterey | — | Overall |
| 2 | Ranch Hands Construction | 88 | 4.8★ (13) | Monterey | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Chris Andrade Construction | 84 | 5.0★ (11) | Pacific Grove, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Stocker & Allaire | 83 | 5.0★ (7) | Monterey | — | — |
| 5 | Cruz Home Constructions | 83 | 4.9★ (33) | Prunedale, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Colorado's Construction | 81 | 5.0★ (3) | Monterey | — | — |
| 7 | Peninsula construction inc | 81 | 5.0★ (8) | Monterey | Sat | — |
| 8 | Lewis Builders | 80 | 5.0★ (27) | Monterey | — | — |
| 9 | N Alvarado Construction | 80 | 5.0★ (8) | Monterey | Sat | — |
| 10 | Rivera and Sons General Construction | 80 | 5.0★ (7) | Monterey | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific Grove, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 21 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 3 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (103).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 15 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 24 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific Grove, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific Grove, 1 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 19 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 78 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aragon Electrical Services Inc. | 5.0★ (5) | In Monterey |
| Balestreri Builders Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Monterey |
| BNO Builders | 5.0★ (2) | In Monterey |
| Burke Construction | 4.0★ (4) | In Monterey |
| California Premier | 3.8★ (20) | In Monterey |
| Cypress Cabinets | 3.9★ (9) | In Monterey |
| Doble & Son Custom Homes | 4.3★ (6) | In Monterey |
| Dority Roofing & Solar | 5.0★ (6) | In Monterey |
| Graves Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In Monterey |
| Hovick Design & Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Monterey |
| Legacy Painting and Renovating inc | 5.0★ (16) | In Monterey |
| Michael Thayer Painting | 4.4★ (7) | In Monterey |
| Monterey Design Center | 5.0★ (6) | In Monterey |
| ON-LINE FENCE | 5.0★ (4) | In Monterey |
| Poe’s Plumbing & Backflow | 4.0★ (52) | In Monterey |
| R Q Construction | 1.5★ (2) | In Monterey |
| Sara DiMauro Painting | 5.0★ (3) | In Monterey |
| Soria Contracting and Solutions Monterey - Restoration & Remediation Services | 5.0★ (21) | In Monterey |
| The Carmel Guild | 5.0★ (3) | In Monterey |
| Turturici Stone Restoration | 5.0★ (15) | In Monterey |
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 78 Monterey 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 Monterey 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 |