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Best General Contractors in South Lake Tahoe, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in South Lake Tahoe: Anza Builders, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 7

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): TJF Development, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 37.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Environmental Inspections & Construction, Inc, 79 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #2.

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

37 South Lake Tahoe general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 37 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in South Lake Tahoe at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in South Lake Tahoe at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Anza Builders625.0★ (26)Alamo, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2Environmental Inspections & Construction, Inc614.7★ (79)South Lake Tahoe—Most reviews
3Ztec Services Inc.605.0★ (21)South Lake TahoeSat—
4Rusberg Enterprises Inc595.0★ (23)Arden-Arcade, 5 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5CS Cabinet Refacing585.0★ (20)Durham, 5 mi awaySat—
6Roots to Rooftops LLC585.0★ (21)South Lake Tahoe——
7TJF Development573.7★ (6)Clearlake, 5 mi away24/7Emergencies
8Waymakers Construction575.0★ (5)South Lake TahoeSat · Sun—
9KLAS Engineering565.0★ (4)South Lake TahoeSat · Sun · Evenings—
10Noll Construction Solutions564.4★ (7)Sherman Oaks, 1 mi away——

The 37 best general contractors in South Lake Tahoe, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in South Lake Tahoe

    Based in Alamo, 5 mi away

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  2. Based in South Lake Tahoe

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2269 Oregon Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  3. Based in Arden-Arcade, 5 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
  4. Based in Durham, 5 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10:30 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
  5. Based in South Lake Tahoe

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  6. Based in Clearlake, 5 mi away

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
  7. Based in South Lake Tahoe

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 4 AM–6 PM
    Address
    3728 Primrose Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  8. Based in South Lake Tahoe

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
  9. Based in Cupertino, 5 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
  10. Based in South Lake Tahoe

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1580 Emerald Bay Rd, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  11. Based in South Lake Tahoe

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  12. Based in South Lake Tahoe

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  13. 54/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2581 William Ave, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  14. Based in South Lake Tahoe

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  15. Based in South Lake Tahoe

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2160 Ruth Ave UNIT D, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  16. Based in South Lake Tahoe

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1281 Bonanza Ave APT 9, South Lake Tahoe, CA 96150
  17. Based in South Lake Tahoe

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  18. Based in Arden-Arcade, 5 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  19. Based in Gardnerville, 16 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1813 Grandview Pkwy, Minden, NV 89423

All 37 general contractors

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

general contractors in South Lake Tahoe, ranks 26 to 37
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Barraza's Construction514.0★ (3)5 mi
27Simerson504.1★ (21)23 mi
28R G Construction505.0★ (5)21 mi
29DeVoe Construction & Design505.0★ (4)19 mi
30Cal Star Improvements LLC505.0★ (6)25 mi
31Alpine Signs505.0★ (7)19 mi
32Coyote Creek LLC485.0★ (4)20 mi
33Dean & David Construction483.7★ (3)22 mi
34J Millett Construction Co473.7★ (3)18 mi
35Orlando Enterprises Tahoe, Inc.475.0★ (3)21 mi
36Pinnacle Construction Consultants, Inc.462.3★ (3)19 mi
37Resort Builders, Plumbing & Heating462.3★ (3)22 mi

Also serving South Lake Tahoe

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 South Lake Tahoe
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alex Andrade Custom Construction5.0★ (8)In South Lake Tahoe
All Exclusive Construction5.0★ (2)In South Lake Tahoe
All Plumbing svc. Licensed Plumber & General Contractor4.5★ (42)In South Lake Tahoe
Alpine Garage Door4.7★ (15)In South Lake Tahoe
Boat Docks, Inc.4.8★ (4)In South Lake Tahoe
Christensen Electric & Construction LLC5.0★ (8)In South Lake Tahoe
Coyne Roofing2.3★ (3)In South Lake Tahoe
Ferguson Excavating Inc5.0★ (2)In South Lake Tahoe
Figueroa's Construction4.9★ (7)In South Lake Tahoe
G & S Construction5.0★ (7)In South Lake Tahoe
GPro Construction2.6★ (5)In South Lake Tahoe
High-Level Painting Co.5.0★ (13)In South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Electrical Services5.0★ (19)In South Lake Tahoe
Lake Tahoe Plumbing & Heating3.3★ (70)In South Lake Tahoe
Loughrin Construction5.0★ (3)In South Lake Tahoe
Marcie's Window Fashions, Inc.5.0★ (10)In South Lake Tahoe
Meagher Builders4.6★ (10)In South Lake Tahoe
Moretti Exterior Services5.0★ (2)In South Lake Tahoe
Premo Concrete Construction2.3★ (3)In South Lake Tahoe
South Shore Gutters3.0★ (8)In South Lake Tahoe

How much do general contractors cost in South Lake Tahoe?

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 South Lake Tahoe?
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 South Lake Tahoe general contractors

We scored 37 South Lake Tahoe 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn South Lake Tahoe data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

General contractors in South Lake Tahoe: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in South Lake Tahoe?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in South Lake Tahoe, CA is Anza Builders with a CR Score of 62/100. It has 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Environmental Inspections & Construction, Inc (#2) and Ztec Services Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 37 general contractors on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in South Lake Tahoe?

ContractorsRanked ranks 37 general contractors serving South Lake Tahoe, CA. 15 of them are based in South Lake Tahoe; 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 South Lake Tahoe are open 24/7?

2 ranked general contractors in South Lake Tahoe post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Anza Builders (#1) and TJF Development (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in South Lake Tahoe work on weekends?

10 of 37 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Anza Builders (#1), Ztec Services Inc. (#3) and Rusberg Enterprises Inc (#4). 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 South Lake Tahoe?

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 South Lake Tahoe general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 37 rated general contractors in South Lake Tahoe is 5.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. Environmental Inspections & Construction, Inc has the most, 79 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Update log for South Lake Tahoe

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 37 general contractors serving South Lake Tahoe.
  2. October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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