242 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Santa Cruz: OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Clean-Tec Cleaning, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 242.
Most-reviewed: D&D Home Remodeling, 140 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 242 ranked; ranked #5.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
242 Santa Cruz general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 89 open Saturdays and 39 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 242 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor | 65 | 5.0★ (36) | Santa Cruz | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Clean-Tec Cleaning | 63 | 5.0★ (23) | Santa Cruz | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | OCA Builders | 62 | 5.0★ (49) | Los Gatos, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Shanne Carvalho Real Estate - eXp Realty DRE#01339231 | 61 | 5.0★ (38) | Aptos, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | D&D Home Remodeling | 59 | 5.0★ (140) | San Jose, 24 mi away | Sun | Most reviews |
| 6 | Elite Construction Services Inc | 59 | 4.9★ (31) | Santa Cruz | — | — |
| 7 | Santa Cruz Construction Experts | 59 | 5.0★ (29) | Santa Cruz | — | — |
| 8 | Cotfort Residential Remodeling | 59 | 5.0★ (49) | Campbell, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | OCA Builders: ADU Construction | 59 | 5.0★ (14) | Santa Cruz | Sat | — |
| 10 | Cruz Home Constructions | 58 | 4.9★ (33) | Prunedale, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 8 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, the most in Santa Cruz.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 17 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 23 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 19 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 22 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ben Lomond, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 242 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 |
|---|---|---|
| All State Home Appliance Repair | 4.9★ (8) | In Santa Cruz |
| Apollo Roofing Company | 4.9★ (38) | In Santa Cruz |
| Bauman Built Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Santa Cruz |
| Beyond the Box - Design Collective | 4.7★ (7) | In Santa Cruz |
| David Horn Roofing & Construction Inc | 5.0★ (7) | In Santa Cruz |
| GOODENOUGH UNDERGROUND INC. | 5.0★ (8) | In Santa Cruz |
| Hansmann Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (10) | In Santa Cruz |
| Holm Drywall Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | In Santa Cruz |
| MYNT Systems | 5.0★ (7) | In Santa Cruz |
| Rodas Landscaping | 4.2★ (5) | In Santa Cruz |
| Rosenthal Plumbing | 4.8★ (661) | In Santa Cruz |
| Roto-Rooter Plumbing & Water Cleanup | 4.8★ (847) | In Santa Cruz |
| Santa Cruz Kitchen & Bath | 4.9★ (7) | In Santa Cruz |
| Santa Cruz Plumbing Inc | 4.9★ (49) | In Santa Cruz |
| Shaw Built | 5.0★ (8) | In Santa Cruz |
| Sightline Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Santa Cruz |
| Terra Bella Landscaping and Design | 5.0★ (9) | In Santa Cruz |
| The Builders Collective | 5.0★ (5) | In Santa Cruz |
| Tru Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
| V's Demolition, Incorporated | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
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).
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Guide checked October 2026. How we verify licenses
We scored 242 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 |