986 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in San Carlos: R & S Erection North Peninsula, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Lockworks Unlimited, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 986.
Most-reviewed: Closets by Design - Northern California, 998 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 986 ranked; ranked #2.
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986 San Carlos general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 53 are open 24/7, 343 open Saturdays and 192 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 986 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | R & S Erection North Peninsula | 63 | 5.0★ (233) | South San Francisco, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Closets by Design - Northern California | 63 | 4.8★ (998) | Hayward, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Lockworks Unlimited | 63 | 4.7★ (144) | Redwood City, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Method Remodeling General Contractor | 62 | 5.0★ (69) | Burlingame, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Venova Construction Inc | 60 | 5.0★ (65) | Hercules, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | The Container Store | 60 | 4.4★ (336) | Palo Alto, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Closet World - Northern California | 60 | 4.4★ (775) | Hayward, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | My Pure Environment | 60 | 5.0★ (212) | Santa Clara, 4 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Royal Building Services | 60 | 5.0★ (151) | Mountain View, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Ocean Remodel | 60 | 4.9★ (107) | Castro Valley, 16 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Hayward, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 998 Google reviews, the most in San Carlos.
Based in Redwood City, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Burlingame, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Hercules, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Palo Alto, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 336 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Hayward, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 775 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Santa Clara, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 212 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Mountain View, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Castro Valley, 16 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in San Mateo, 4 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Los Gatos, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in San Jose, 20 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Redwood City, 1 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Atherton, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Sunnyvale, 17 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in San Mateo, 5 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Foster City, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in Redwood Shores, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Sunnyvale, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Daly City, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Cupertino, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Redwood City, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in San Francisco, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Redwood Shores, 1 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
#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 986 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 V Builders Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In San Carlos |
| Absolute Electrical | 5.0★ (5) | In San Carlos |
| Abstract Windows | 4.9★ (14) | In San Carlos |
| All Phase Builders | 3.5★ (2) | In San Carlos |
| ALMO Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In San Carlos |
| Bay West Builders | 5.0★ (3) | In San Carlos |
| BPI Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In San Carlos |
| Center-Line Construction Inc | 3.0★ (2) | In San Carlos |
| Entry Point Systems | 5.0★ (2) | In San Carlos |
| Godby Construction Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In San Carlos |
| JD Electric | 4.0★ (2) | In San Carlos |
| Jim Walters Construction, Inc. | 1.0★ (2) | In San Carlos |
| Outdoor Structures Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In San Carlos |
| Peninsula Construction Company | 4.9★ (33) | In San Carlos |
| Rossi Painting & Construction | 5.0★ (144) | In San Carlos |
| Sione's Concrete Construction | 4.9★ (11) | In San Carlos |
| Techwood Decks | 4.9★ (63) | In San Carlos |
| The Cabinet Center | 5.0★ (4) | In San Carlos |
| The Epoxy Guy | 4.9★ (12) | In San Carlos |
| Violet Ray Electric | 5.0★ (9) | In San Carlos |
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 986 San Carlos 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In San Carlos data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |