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Best General Contractors in Santa Monica, CA (2026)

1,881 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Santa Monica: D Global Construction, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Infinity Remodeling Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,881.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: All In 1 Remodeling, 421 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 1,881 ranked; ranked #11.

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

1,881 Santa Monica general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 245 are open 24/7, 1,001 open Saturdays and 694 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 1,881 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Santa Monica at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Santa Monica at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1D Global Construction925.0★ (226)Woodland Hills, 12 mi away24/7Overall
2Infinity Remodeling Services924.8★ (88)Santa Monica24/7Emergencies
3Hearthstone Remodels924.9★ (66)Santa Monica24/7—
4Bela Development914.8★ (100)Venice, 2 mi away24/7—
55 Stars Home Remodeling Inc915.0★ (105)Agoura Hills, 9 mi away24/7—
6AlphaBuild Renovations914.9★ (94)Beverly Hills, 6 mi away24/7—
7Paver installation914.8★ (59)Santa Monica24/7—
8JRD Construction914.9★ (170)Canoga Park, 12 mi away24/7—
9Kithcen Remodeling Pros914.8★ (56)Santa Monica24/7—
10Evergreen Home Services905.0★ (35)Encino, 1 mi away24/7—

The 1,881 best general contractors in Santa Monica, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Santa Monica

    #1 D Global Construction

    Based in Woodland Hills, 12 mi away

    92/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    21241 Ventura Blvd #293, Woodland Hills, CA 91364
    View profile for D Global Construction(877) 778-9924

  4. #4 Bela Development

    Based in Venice, 2 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1023 Abbot Kinney Blvd, Venice, CA 90291
    View profile for Bela Development(310) 359-2430

  8. #8 JRD Construction

    Based in Canoga Park, 12 mi away

    91/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 170 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6159 Melvin Ave, Tarzana, CA 91356
    View profile for JRD Construction(626) 669-4374

  11. #11 All In 1 Remodeling

    Based in Agoura Hills, 2 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 421 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.7★ from 421 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun 9 AM–7 PM
    View profile for All In 1 Remodeling(800) 712-5546

  16. #16 The Wood Doctors

    Based in Marina del Rey, 3 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4143 Via Marina apt 318, Marina Del Rey, CA 90292
    View profile for The Wood Doctors(612) 616-3766

  18. #18 GH Remodeling Inc

    Based in North Hollywood, 14 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6873 Beck Ave, North Hollywood, CA 91605
    View profile for GH Remodeling Inc(888) 444-6972

  23. #23 Concrete Install

    Based in Santa Monica

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1610 Colorado Ave, Santa Monica, CA 90404
    View profile for Concrete Install(424) 677-2420

  24. #24 SHINE INVEST

    Based in Manhattan Beach, 10 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1230 Rosecrans Ave, Manhattan Beach, CA 90266
    View profile for SHINE INVEST(323) 963-9001

  25. #25 Unique Home Builders

    Based in Encino, 10 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 4.9★ from 245 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    17000 Ventura Blvd suite 302, Encino, CA 91316
    View profile for Unique Home Builders(855) 477-5086

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 1,881 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in Santa Monica, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26BrilliantBuilds General Contractors894.9★ (63)10 mi
27BrilliantBuilds General Contractors894.8★ (66)8 mi
28Pioneer Home Upgrades894.8★ (49)6 mi
29UrbanEdge Home Improvements894.8★ (80)10 mi
30Harmony Home Solutions894.9★ (78)In Santa Monica
31New Home Renovation895.0★ (113)6 mi
32Eden Builders895.0★ (53)11 mi
33Serenity Home Remodeling895.0★ (54)12 mi
34Vertex Home Transformations894.8★ (85)11 mi
35Build Up Remodeling inc895.0★ (54)12 mi
36Blackstone Remodeling885.0★ (29)6 mi
37California Construction Center Inc.884.9★ (67)12 mi
38Construction In LA | Home Remodeling Experts885.0★ (28)6 mi
39Pool Construction884.8★ (51)8 mi
40AP Remodeling Inc.884.9★ (140)7 mi
41Silver Hammer Builders885.0★ (83)3 mi
42Oro Design & Construct885.0★ (53)13 mi
43Alpha One Construction Inc884.9★ (239)12 mi
44General Contractor, Kitchen & Bathroom ADU885.0★ (38)10 mi
45Paving Construction884.9★ (62)In Santa Monica
46NA Design Builders885.0★ (108)8 mi
47Foundation Installation884.8★ (62)11 mi
48Esco Builders Inc.884.9★ (32)7 mi
49Genesis Home Renovations884.9★ (57)13 mi
50Paradigm Builders885.0★ (33)9 mi

Also serving Santa Monica

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 Santa Monica
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A to Z Kitchen Bathroom Remodeling Santa Monica5.0★ (5)In Santa Monica
Advanced Homes Central Vacuum Service & Repair - Contractor's Lic 9705615.0★ (2)In Santa Monica
Associated Ready Mixed Concrete3.7★ (9)In Santa Monica
Bayside Glass Inc4.6★ (11)In Santa Monica
Bayview Construction, Inc.4.0★ (5)In Santa Monica
Brentwood Electrical Experts5.0★ (23)In Santa Monica
BrightView Landscapes3.8★ (6)In Santa Monica
BRK Electrician & Contractors4.9★ (8)In Santa Monica
Chameleon Paintworks, Inc5.0★ (3)In Santa Monica
Classical Progression Inc.4.3★ (3)In Santa Monica
EB Painters of Santa Monica5.0★ (8)In Santa Monica
Emporio Tile & Stone2.8★ (9)In Santa Monica
Joe's Santa Monica Painters4.6★ (31)In Santa Monica
LA Roof Masters4.8★ (16)In Santa Monica
LA Waterproofer5.0★ (10)In Santa Monica
Mardena Construction5.0★ (2)In Santa Monica
Master Masonry Concrete Construction4.7★ (14)In Santa Monica
Nova Builders Inc5.0★ (27)In Santa Monica
Oria Builders5.0★ (9)In Santa Monica
Top HVAC Services4.8★ (16)In Santa Monica

How much do general contractors cost in Santa Monica?

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 Santa Monica?
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 Santa Monica general contractors

We scored 1,881 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Santa Monica?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Santa Monica, CA is D Global Construction with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Infinity Remodeling Services (#2) and Hearthstone Remodels (#3) follow. We ranked 1,881 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Santa Monica?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,881 general contractors serving Santa Monica, CA. 8 of them are based in Santa Monica; 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 Santa Monica are open 24/7?

245 ranked general contractors in Santa Monica post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are D Global Construction (#1), Infinity Remodeling Services (#2) and Hearthstone Remodels (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Santa Monica work on weekends?

1,001 of 1,881 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 694 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are D Global Construction (#1), Infinity Remodeling Services (#2) and Hearthstone Remodels (#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 Santa Monica?

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 Santa Monica general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,881 rated general contractors in Santa Monica is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. All In 1 Remodeling has the most, 421 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Santa Monica

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,881 general contractors serving Santa Monica.
  2. October 2026: 16 duplicate listings merged.

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