277 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rio Del Mar: OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): OCA Builders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 277.
Most-reviewed: D&D Home Remodeling, 140 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 277 ranked; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
277 Rio Del Mar general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 98 open Saturdays and 42 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 277 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor | 91 | 5.0★ (36) | Santa Cruz, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | OCA Builders | 89 | 5.0★ (49) | Los Gatos, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Clean-Tec Cleaning | 89 | 5.0★ (23) | Santa Cruz, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Shanne Carvalho Real Estate - eXp Realty DRE#01339231 | 89 | 5.0★ (38) | Aptos, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Cruz Home Constructions | 86 | 4.9★ (33) | Prunedale, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | GPI Builders | 85 | 4.9★ (27) | Campbell, 23 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Testorff Construction Inc. | 85 | 4.4★ (14) | Aptos, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Cotfort Residential Remodeling | 85 | 5.0★ (49) | Campbell, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Trudel Construction | 84 | 5.0★ (45) | San Jose, 23 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | RCS Builders | 84 | 5.0★ (10) | Los Gatos, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Rio Del Mar
Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 15 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 1 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 11 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 Campbell, 23 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 1 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 21 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 23 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 19 mi away
Ranked #10 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.
Based in Hayward, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 22 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (140).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Morgan Hill, 17 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 18 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 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 San Jose, 23 mi away
Ranked #20 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.
Based in Watsonville, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 16 mi away
Ranked #22 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.
Based in Aptos, 1 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 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.
Based in Los Gatos, 20 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 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 277 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A G Enterprises LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 16 mi |
| A-1 Building Solutions Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Chad The Builder | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Construction Santa Cruz | 1.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Cornett Construction | In Rio Del Mar | |
| Harmony construction | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Harrah Construction | In Rio Del Mar | |
| Hernandez Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Hochler Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| James Reilly Contracting | 4.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| JM Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| JTA Hometown Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Kilkenny Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Noland Builders, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Paxton Pacific Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Perfect Angle Builders inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Schultz Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Tabel Construction & Design Inc. | 4.5★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Tru Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Zane's Door Replacement | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
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 277 Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar 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 |