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Best General Contractors in San Francisco, CA (2026)

947 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in San Francisco: R & S Erection North Peninsula, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): CSA Home and Business Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 947.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Closets by Design - Northern California, 998 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 947 ranked; ranked #5.

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

947 San Francisco general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 50 are open 24/7, 362 open Saturdays and 169 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 947 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in San Francisco at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in San Francisco at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1R & S Erection North Peninsula925.0★ (233)South San Francisco, 9 mi away24/7Overall
2CSA Home and Business Services895.0★ (58)Lathrop, 7 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Sassoon Construction895.0★ (23)San Francisco24/7—
4Method Remodeling General Contractor885.0★ (69)Burlingame, 14 mi away24/7—
5Closets by Design - Northern California874.8★ (998)Hayward, 18 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsMost reviews
6361 Construction874.9★ (29)Alameda, 6 mi away24/7—
7A and D Construction875.0★ (24)Campbell, 7 mi away24/7—
8SBC CONSTRUCTION875.0★ (43)San FranciscoSat · Sun—
9Ocean Remodel874.9★ (107)Castro Valley, 19 mi away24/7—
10San Francisco RG Solution875.0★ (9)San Francisco24/7—

The 947 best general contractors in San Francisco, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  8. #8 SBC CONSTRUCTION

    Based in San Francisco

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–6 PM
    Address
    64 Winfield St, San Francisco, CA 94110
    View profile for SBC CONSTRUCTION(415) 716-5861

  9. #9 Ocean Remodel

    Based in Castro Valley, 19 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 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

  14. #14 JLQ CONSTRUCTION INC

    Based in San Francisco

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–3 PM
    Address
    225 Merrill St, San Francisco, CA 94134
    View profile for JLQ CONSTRUCTION INC(415) 618-9129

  20. #20 Refresh and Build

    Based in San Francisco

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–4 PM
    Address
    454 14th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
    View profile for Refresh and Build(415) 678-8758

  22. #22 Mountain Top Construction

    Based in San Francisco

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1407 Gough St Suite 12, San Francisco, CA 94109
    View profile for Mountain Top Construction(800) 988-3778

  23. #23 Home Revive Builders

    Based in Campbell, 7 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 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

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 947 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in San Francisco, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26North Wood Construction Inc845.0★ (7)10 mi
27Prestige Home Improvement845.0★ (24)7 mi
28Richmond Chimney Sweeping & Fireplace Repair835.0★ (16)12 mi
29Closet World - Northern California834.4★ (775)18 mi
30SF Construction ADU and Room Additions834.9★ (21)In San Francisco
31F Trejo Construction835.0★ (4)7 mi
32LRL Builders, Inc.835.0★ (24)21 mi
33EcoStar Remodeling & Construction834.7★ (240)8 mi
34Denali Building Improvement LLC835.0★ (20)7 mi
35Renovation Sells East Bay835.0★ (27)22 mi
36Buildverse834.8★ (26)7 mi
37Polanco Pro Construction, Inc.835.0★ (14)5 mi
38Geico Builders835.0★ (87)9 mi
39Diablo Molding And Trim834.7★ (14)3 mi
40ATZ CONSTRUCTION835.0★ (4)9 mi
41We Do Construction835.0★ (150)In San Francisco
42Happy Homes Construction & Remodeling Inc835.0★ (12)18 mi
43J N Builder835.0★ (16)7 mi
44Complete Construction Solutions825.0★ (3)8 mi
45Sima824.3★ (11)13 mi
46AGH Commercial Inc.824.9★ (47)16 mi
47Reliable Home Remodeling & Construction825.0★ (55)19 mi
48Behan Construction824.5★ (8)In San Francisco
49Epic Spaces825.0★ (21)9 mi
50GCI Inc824.6★ (9)In San Francisco

Also serving San Francisco

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 San Francisco
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ace Plumbing & Rooter, Inc.4.9★ (931)In San Francisco
ANTÖRMEN5.0★ (43)In San Francisco
Apollo Roofing Company5.0★ (58)In San Francisco
Arch Plumbing Inc.4.9★ (286)In San Francisco
Art Electrical Services And More5.0★ (334)In San Francisco
Automatic Garage Door Corporation4.9★ (163)In San Francisco
AYA Homes LLC5.0★ (38)In San Francisco
Bay Area Home Inspections5.0★ (156)In San Francisco
Be Home Remodeling5.0★ (36)In San Francisco
Dry Kings4.8★ (87)In San Francisco
Isackson Plumbing5.0★ (74)In San Francisco
Malcolm Plumbing & Mechanical4.8★ (55)In San Francisco
McCartney Painting5.0★ (137)In San Francisco
Mission Home Remodeling4.8★ (60)In San Francisco
NuFinishPro of San Francisco5.0★ (65)In San Francisco
Reactic Restoration4.9★ (63)In San Francisco
Rhapsody Painting & Environmental Services5.0★ (33)In San Francisco
ROOFWORX Inc. – Licensed Roofing Contractor in San Francisco4.9★ (98)In San Francisco
SF House Painting4.8★ (97)In San Francisco
Together Home Remodeling5.0★ (47)In San Francisco

How much do general contractors cost in San Francisco?

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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco general contractors

We scored 947 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in San Francisco?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in San Francisco, CA is R & S Erection North Peninsula with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 5.0★ from 233 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. CSA Home and Business Services (#2) and Sassoon Construction (#3) follow. We ranked 947 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in San Francisco?

ContractorsRanked ranks 947 general contractors serving San Francisco, CA. 15 of them are based in San Francisco; 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 San Francisco are open 24/7?

50 ranked general contractors in San Francisco post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are R & S Erection North Peninsula (#1), CSA Home and Business Services (#2) and Sassoon Construction (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in San Francisco work on weekends?

362 of 947 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 169 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are R & S Erection North Peninsula (#1), CSA Home and Business Services (#2) and Sassoon Construction (#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 San Francisco?

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 San Francisco general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 947 rated general contractors in San Francisco is 5.0★, with a median of 7 reviews. Closets by Design - Northern California has the most, 998 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 San Francisco

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 947 general contractors serving San Francisco.
  2. October 2026: 14 duplicate listings merged.

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