28 general contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Taft: Legacy Builders, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): RICHARD'S CONSTRUCTION, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 28.
Most-reviewed: Best General Contractor, 61 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
28 Taft general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 28 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Legacy Builders | 89 | 5.0★ (54) | Bostonia, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Tenaya Construction | 86 | 5.0★ (21) | Irvine, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Best General Contractor | 85 | 4.8★ (61) | Bakersfield, 24 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Skillevels Inc | 85 | 5.0★ (18) | Bonita, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Watkins Construction Co Inc | 82 | 4.3★ (4) | Taft | — | — |
| 6 | RICHARD'S CONSTRUCTION | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | Taft | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Next Frame Construction | 81 | 5.0★ (13) | Bakersfield, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Code Construction | 80 | 4.8★ (34) | Bakersfield, 24 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | NAY Remodeling & Construction | 80 | 5.0★ (6) | Fountain Valley, 17 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Rick's Home Repairs & Installs | 79 | 3.0★ (4) | Taft | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (61).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taft
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Taft
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 22 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fountain Valley, 17 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Taft
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Taft
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Excavating contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 21 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malibu, 21 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garden Grove, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westmont, 21 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Costa Mesa, 21 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly Hills, 21 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shafter, 24 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 23 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 25 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Martin Construction | 68 | 4.1★ (7) | 24 mi |
| 27 | Grijalva Contractors Inc | 67 | 4.0★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 28 | Bowman Construction LLC | 67 | 5.0★ (7) | 23 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accurate Home Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Allen Thompson General Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 23 mi |
| Andy's Septic Tank & Sewer | 5.0★ (1) | In Taft |
| Barrett Construction and Co | 5.0★ (1) | 21 mi |
| Black-Hall Construction | In Taft | |
| Colston Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Taft |
| Fast Track Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 22 mi |
| Geiger Plumbing & Construction | 3.0★ (12) | In Taft |
| Gene Watson Construction | In Taft | |
| Great Scott Builders Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| I.J.M.7. Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| J.E. Burke Construction, Inc | In Taft | |
| James Miller Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Kern Construction Services | In Taft | |
| Matt Machado Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Quality Mud Services | In Taft | |
| Sandy Creek Estates | 4.0★ (1) | In Taft |
| Sierra Construction & Excvtn | 1.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
| Valley Restoration Services Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Whitezell Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
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 28 Taft 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Taft data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |