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Best General Contractors in Porterville, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Porterville: Blue Hammer Remodeler, CR Score 82/100; 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Exterra Construction Inc, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Key Evidence Lock & Safe, 232 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #10.

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

42 Porterville general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 42 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Porterville at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Porterville at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Blue Hammer Remodeler824.6★ (22)East Porterville, 19 mi away24/7Overall
2Exterra Construction Inc815.0★ (7)Porterville24/7Emergencies
3Alcantar & Sons Construction795.0★ (29)Porterville——
4True Grit Construction795.0★ (7)PortervilleSat—
5SANCO784.6★ (21)Visalia, 21 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Williams Welding & Construction Inc785.0★ (25)PortervilleSat—
7Pearson Development Co783.6★ (5)Porterville——
8Kenny Ruffa Construction775.0★ (5)PortervilleSat—
9Davis Manufactured Homes774.3★ (6)Tulare, 22 mi away24/7—
10Key Evidence Lock & Safe764.6★ (232)Visalia, 24 mi away—Most reviews

The 42 best general contractors in Porterville, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Porterville

    #1 Blue Hammer Remodeler

    Based in East Porterville, 19 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Blue Hammer Remodeler(559) 756-9191

  3. #3 Alcantar & Sons Construction

    Based in Porterville

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22740 Avenue 178 A, Porterville, CA 93257
    View profile for Alcantar & Sons Construction(559) 719-9596

  4. #4 True Grit Construction

    Based in Porterville

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for True Grit Construction(559) 379-8417

  5. #5 SANCO

    Based in Visalia, 21 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
    Address
    15747 Avenue 296, Visalia, CA 93292
    View profile for SANCO(559) 804-1986

  7. #7 Pearson Development Co

    Based in Porterville

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    285 W Willow Ave, Porterville, CA 93257
    View profile for Pearson Development Co(559) 784-0366

  8. #8 Kenny Ruffa Construction

    Based in Porterville

    77/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    27819b Ave 196, Strathmore, CA 93267
    View profile for Kenny Ruffa Construction(559) 333-0457

  10. #10 Key Evidence Lock & Safe

    Based in Visalia, 24 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 232 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (232).

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 232 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2343 W Whitendale Ave, Visalia, CA 93277
    View profile for Key Evidence Lock & Safe(559) 733-3333

  13. #13 Willies Custom Drywall

    Based in Porterville

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Willies Custom Drywall(559) 361-0307

  14. #14 Sunshine Market

    Based in Delano, 25 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 5 AM–10 PM · Thu 5 AM–10 AM · Fri–Sat 5 AM–10 PM · Sun 5 AM–9 PM
    Address
    428 S High St. a, Delano, CA 93215
    View profile for Sunshine Market(661) 720-9961

  15. #15 Bardonnex Construction

    Based in Visalia, 25 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 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 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sun 7:30 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2405 S Memory St, Visalia, CA 93277
    View profile for Bardonnex Construction(559) 804-5622

  16. #16 Celaya Contracting

    Based in Delano, 22 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    15005 Avenue 8, Delano, CA 93215
    View profile for Celaya Contracting(661) 720-9867

  17. #17 JLP construction

    Based in Tulare, 20 mi away

    74/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 6:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1090 E Tulare Ave, Tulare, CA 93274
    View profile for JLP construction(559) 759-6802

  18. #18 DAVID GARCIA CONSTRUCTION

    Based in Visalia, 24 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5132 W Reese Ct, Visalia, CA 93277
    View profile for DAVID GARCIA CONSTRUCTION(559) 909-6384

  19. #19 Forcum Mackey

    Based in Visalia, 24 mi away

    73/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    15695 Jasmine Ave, Ivanhoe, CA 93235
    View profile for Forcum Mackey(559) 798-1837

  20. #20 Nieto Construction

    Based in Exeter, 17 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 5:30 AM–6:30 PM · Thu 5:30 AM–6:30 AM · Fri–Sat 5:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1076 Tuohy Ave, Exeter, CA 93221
    View profile for Nieto Construction(559) 802-6833

  21. #21 Gregory Construction Inc

    Based in Tulare, 18 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    621 S Oakmore St APT G, Tulare, CA 93274
    View profile for Gregory Construction Inc(559) 688-6461

  22. #22 Mitch Brown Construction

    Based in Porterville

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14200 Rd 284, Porterville, CA 93257
    View profile for Mitch Brown Construction(559) 781-6389

  23. #23 Aguayo Contracting

    Based in Tulare, 22 mi away

    72/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    1773 N E St, Tulare, CA 93274
    View profile for Aguayo Contracting(559) 686-2614

  25. #25 Supreme Construction Inc.

    Based in Tulare, 20 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1067 S Q St, Tulare, CA 93274
    View profile for Supreme Construction Inc.(559) 234-2070

All 42 general contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

general contractors in Porterville, ranks 26 to 42
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Staley Construction714.4★ (5)20 mi
27MWG Handy Services705.0★ (3)24 mi
28Blue Sky Remodeling Visalia694.2★ (5)24 mi
29Central Valley Refrigeration Inc.693.8★ (18)20 mi
30Titanium Home Remodeling Visalia683.7★ (3)24 mi
314 Creeks, Inc.675.0★ (5)24 mi
32Kern Exteriors675.0★ (3)20 mi
33Custom Fog Designs675.0★ (3)22 mi
34Leonard IRON WORKS665.0★ (3)22 mi
35SwiftLawns663.7★ (3)19 mi
36Warren Contracting & Earth works663.7★ (3)In Porterville
37PremierWest Construction662.3★ (3)19 mi
38Jacobs Construction663.0★ (6)19 mi
39Bothof Construction664.0★ (4)24 mi
40AAC Construction662.6★ (5)20 mi
41Mike Fistolera Construction653.7★ (6)24 mi
42Luxera Design + Construction655.0★ (3)24 mi

Also serving Porterville

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.

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How much do general contractors cost in Porterville?

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 Porterville?
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 Porterville general contractors

We scored 42 Porterville 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Porterville data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

General contractors in Porterville: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Porterville?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Porterville, CA is Blue Hammer Remodeler with a CR Score of 82/100. It has 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Exterra Construction Inc (#2) and Alcantar & Sons Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 42 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Porterville?

ContractorsRanked ranks 42 general contractors serving Porterville, CA. 10 of them are based in Porterville; 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 Porterville are open 24/7?

3 ranked general contractors in Porterville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Blue Hammer Remodeler (#1), Exterra Construction Inc (#2) and Davis Manufactured Homes (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Porterville work on weekends?

15 of 42 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Blue Hammer Remodeler (#1), Exterra Construction Inc (#2) and True Grit Construction (#4). 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 Porterville?

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 Porterville general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 42 rated general contractors in Porterville is 4.6★, with a median of 6 reviews. Key Evidence Lock & Safe has the most, 232 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Porterville

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 42 general contractors serving Porterville.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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