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Best General Contractors in Orinda, CA (2026)

1,002 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Orinda: Closets by Design - Northern California, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): R & S Erection North Peninsula, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,002.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: Closet World - Northern California, 775 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 1,002 ranked after Closets by Design - Northern California; ranked #8.

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

1,002 Orinda general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 54 are open 24/7, 359 open Saturdays and 176 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 1,002 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Orinda at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Orinda at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Closets by Design - Northern California624.8★ (998)Hayward, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2R & S Erection North Peninsula615.0★ (233)South San Francisco, 21 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Ocean Remodel604.9★ (107)Castro Valley, 14 mi away24/7—
43G Builders and Renovation605.0★ (160)Walnut Creek, 7 mi awaySat—
5CSA Home and Business Services605.0★ (58)Lathrop, 13 mi away24/7—
6Hannah Construction Inc.605.0★ (35)Lafayette, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—
7LRL Builders, Inc.595.0★ (24)Walnut Creek, 7 mi away24/7—
8Closet World - Northern California594.4★ (775)Hayward, 15 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
9Ehret Co Plumbing & Heating594.6★ (52)Oakland, 8 mi away24/7—
10Renovation Sells East Bay595.0★ (27)Concord, 8 mi away24/7—

The 1,002 best general contractors in Orinda, 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.

  3. #3 Ocean Remodel

    Based in Castro Valley, 14 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 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
    View profile for Ocean Remodel(510) 520-9934

  4. #4 3G Builders and Renovation

    Based in Walnut Creek, 7 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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
    View profile for 3G Builders and Renovation(925) 497-0833

  7. #7 LRL Builders, Inc.

    Based in Walnut Creek, 7 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1661 Botelho Dr # 293, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
    View profile for LRL Builders, Inc.(925) 905-9995

  12. #12 Geico Builders

    Based in Oakland, 7 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1901 Harrison St Ste 1100, Oakland, CA 94612
    View profile for Geico Builders(510) 800-6202

  16. #16 Y Group Remodeling

    Based in San Ramon, 13 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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
    View profile for Y Group Remodeling(510) 899-1053

  17. #17 Home Revive Builders

    Based in Campbell, 13 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat closed · Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    View profile for Home Revive Builders(408) 479-8998

  20. #20 AB Construction

    Based in Walnut Creek, 6 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1661 Tice Valley Blvd # 200, Walnut Creek, CA 94595
    View profile for AB Construction(925) 708-2491

  25. #25 Rhino Builders

    Based in Orinda

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8 Westwood Ct, Orinda, CA 94563
    View profile for Rhino Builders(925) 233-0109

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 1,002 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in Orinda, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sassoon Construction575.0★ (23)15 mi
27Happy Bay Construction575.0★ (43)8 mi
28Home Quality Remodeling574.9★ (167)10 mi
29THE HOUSE DOCTOR INC.575.0★ (23)17 mi
30Impact Pro Construction575.0★ (12)5 mi
31SBC CONSTRUCTION575.0★ (43)16 mi
32Crane Construction575.0★ (28)7 mi
33MasterPro Installs574.9★ (163)12 mi
34Feraru & Associates Building and Design Inc565.0★ (62)6 mi
35LMS Chimney Sweep.564.8★ (18)15 mi
36We Do Construction565.0★ (150)14 mi
37361 Construction564.9★ (29)20 mi
38J C cleaning Painting Services LLC565.0★ (45)12 mi
39Cunha Pavers Inc565.0★ (47)12 mi
40Prestige Home Improvement565.0★ (24)13 mi
41Valenz Construction Inc564.9★ (29)7 mi
42Wellmade565.0★ (110)12 mi
43Only Kitchens and Baths Inc565.0★ (25)14 mi
44GMBC Construction Inc564.7★ (50)16 mi
45ATZ CONSTRUCTION565.0★ (4)7 mi
46Sima564.3★ (11)11 mi
47Green Living Remodeling564.9★ (67)15 mi
48Oscar construction & remodeling inc565.0★ (38)11 mi
49M&R Home Remodeling565.0★ (28)9 mi
50Zacarias Remodeling Construction Inc564.9★ (50)12 mi

Also serving Orinda

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 Orinda
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A1 Home Roofing Company5.0★ (12)In Orinda
AMD General Construction Inc5.0★ (1)In Orinda
Anvil Builders Orinda OfficeIn Orinda
Baefsky & AssociatesIn Orinda
Bay Home Remodeling4.6★ (47)In Orinda
BillBoard SolutionsIn Orinda
Brovelli Construction5.0★ (1)In Orinda
Clark Construction CoIn Orinda
David C Fontan Inc5.0★ (2)In Orinda
Dynamic Building Systems, Inc.In Orinda
Eric M. Wilson5.0★ (1)In Orinda
FieldscapeIn Orinda
G Squared Construction5.0★ (9)In Orinda
Julie Miller Designs5.0★ (2)In Orinda
Luma Dwellings Home Builder - Custom Homes, ADUs, & Remodels Expert5.0★ (11)In Orinda
McCartt ConstructionIn Orinda
Native Soil Landscape Company5.0★ (2)In Orinda
Precision XYZIn Orinda
Provident Construction3.0★ (2)In Orinda
Renova Builders4.8★ (57)In Orinda

How much do general contractors cost in Orinda?

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 Orinda?
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 Orinda general contractors

We scored 1,002 Orinda 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 Orinda 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 Orinda: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Orinda?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Orinda, CA is Closets by Design - Northern California with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. R & S Erection North Peninsula (#2) and Ocean Remodel (#3) follow. We ranked 1,002 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Orinda?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,002 general contractors serving Orinda, CA. 1 of them is based in Orinda; 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 Orinda are open 24/7?

54 ranked general contractors in Orinda post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are R & S Erection North Peninsula (#2), Ocean Remodel (#3) and CSA Home and Business Services (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Orinda work on weekends?

359 of 1,002 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 176 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Closets by Design - Northern California (#1), R & S Erection North Peninsula (#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 Orinda?

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 Orinda general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,002 rated general contractors in Orinda is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Closets by Design - Northern California has the most, 998 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Orinda

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,002 general contractors serving Orinda.
  2. October 2026: 9 duplicate listings merged.

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