96/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best General Contractors in Palmdale, CA (2026)
90 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Palmdale: Joshua's Builders, CR Score 96/100; 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): VIP General Contractors Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 90.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Fine Finish and Refinish, 49 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 90 ranked; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
90 Palmdale general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 90 rated businesses.
Top 10 general contractors in Palmdale at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Joshua's Builders | 96 | 5.0★ (46) | Lancaster, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | VIP General Contractors Inc | 90 | 5.0★ (14) | Acton, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Proline Construction Inc | 89 | 5.0★ (27) | Lancaster, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Golden Blade Grading INC | 88 | 5.0★ (19) | Acton, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | American Pool Construction Inc. | 86 | 5.0★ (10) | Palmdale | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Diamond Construction Co. | 86 | 5.0★ (6) | Lancaster, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | All Screens | 85 | 4.9★ (38) | Castaic, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Builders Logic Construction | 85 | 5.0★ (5) | Palmdale | — | — |
| 9 | Golden State Renovations & Design Inc. | 84 | 5.0★ (17) | Palmdale | Sat | — |
| 10 | Sandstone Builders, Inc. | 84 | 5.0★ (10) | Palmdale | 24/7 | — |
The 90 best general contractors in Palmdale, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Acton, 7 mi away
90/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2210 Soledad Canyon Rd Unit M, Acton, CA 93510
Based in Lancaster, 7 mi away
89/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
Based in Acton, 7 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 639 Foreston Dr, Acton, CA 93510
Based in Palmdale
86/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3958 Cocina Ln, Palmdale, CA 93551
Based in Lancaster, 9 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#7 All Screens
Based in Castaic, 24 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Palmdale
85/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
Based in Palmdale
84/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Palmdale
84/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Santa Clarita, 24 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Palmdale
83/100CR ScoreRanked #12 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.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat closed · Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 1173 west ave p1, Palmdale, CA 93551
Based in Palmdale
82/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1043 W Ave M-4 B, Palmdale, CA 93551
#14 Handy Handy
Based in Palmdale
82/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Address
- 4444 E Ave R, Palmdale, CA 93552
Based in Santa Clarita, 25 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (49).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 26502 Ruether Ave #110, Santa Clarita, CA 91350
Based in Palmdale
82/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 40015 Sierra Hwy Ste B175, Palmdale, CA 93550
Based in Lancaster, 8 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–7 PM
Based in Palmdale
82/100CR ScoreRanked #18 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.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 38045 47th St E SUITE E #335, Palmdale, CA 93552
#19 LJG Construction
Based in Santa Clarita, 23 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 27508 Arcay Ave, Santa Clarita, CA 91351
Based in Lancaster, 7 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 1652 E Avenue J 4, Lancaster, CA 93535
Based in Palmdale
81/100CR ScoreRanked #21 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.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 233 Ave P-3, Palmdale, CA 93550
Based in Lancaster, 4 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
#23 J-n-J Services
Based in Rosamond, 20 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- Rosamond, CA 93560
Based in Lancaster, 10 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Palmdale
81/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
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 90 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Palmdale
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Air Performance H.V.A.C. Inc. | 4.3★ (7) | In Palmdale |
| ALL DRY WATER CLEAN UP | 5.0★ (16) | In Palmdale |
| Bell Remodeling and Construction | 4.6★ (107) | In Palmdale |
| Brookes Garage Doors Painting & General Contractors | 4.8★ (202) | In Palmdale |
| Domingo Brothers Roofing & Construction | 4.8★ (85) | In Palmdale |
| Economu Construction, Inc. | 4.9★ (21) | In Palmdale |
| HILLSIDE CONSTRUCTION AND DEVELOPMENT LIC # 1127032 | 5.0★ (7) | In Palmdale |
| Jack's Ornamental Iron | 1.5★ (2) | In Palmdale |
| JNR Home Improvements | 4.6★ (94) | In Palmdale |
| JP Arman Company | 5.0★ (7) | In Palmdale |
| Lenton Company Inc | 4.8★ (23) | In Palmdale |
| Mg Electric | 5.0★ (5) | In Palmdale |
| Pico Construction | 5.0★ (26) | In Palmdale |
| Ray's Landscaping | 4.2★ (5) | In Palmdale |
| RD Fast Construction | 5.0★ (21) | In Palmdale |
| RZ Remodeling | 4.7★ (82) | In Palmdale |
| SolarShoppers Construction | 4.8★ (148) | In Palmdale |
| Sprowls Handyman | 1.0★ (4) | In Palmdale |
| SR Restoration & Construction | 4.9★ (8) | In Palmdale |
| United Restoration Services,Inc. | 5.0★ (3) | In Palmdale |
How much do general contractors cost in Palmdale?
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 Palmdale general contractors
We scored 90 Palmdale 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 Palmdale 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 Palmdale: frequently asked questions
Who is the best general contractor in Palmdale?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Palmdale, CA is Joshua's Builders with a CR Score of 96/100. It has 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. VIP General Contractors Inc (#2) and Proline Construction Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 90 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many general contractors are there in Palmdale?
ContractorsRanked ranks 90 general contractors serving Palmdale, CA. 18 of them are based in Palmdale; 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 Palmdale are open 24/7?
7 ranked general contractors in Palmdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Joshua's Builders (#1), VIP General Contractors Inc (#2) and American Pool Construction Inc. (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general contractors in Palmdale work on weekends?
51 of 90 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 21 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Joshua's Builders (#1), VIP General Contractors Inc (#2) and Proline Construction Inc (#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 Palmdale?
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 Palmdale general contractors have?
The median Google rating among 90 rated general contractors in Palmdale is 5.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. Fine Finish and Refinish has the most, 49 reviews, and ranks #15. 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 Palmdale
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 90 general contractors serving Palmdale.
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