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Best overall in Thousand Palms: Koolfog, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 408 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): C & S Home Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 134.
Most-reviewed: Modern Misting Systems, 194 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 134 ranked after Koolfog; ranked #7.
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134 Thousand Palms general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 53 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 134 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Koolfog | 63 | 4.9★ (408) | Thousand Palms | — | Overall |
| 2 | Mr. Beez Termite & Pest Control | 62 | 4.8★ (186) | Palm Desert, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | C & S Home Service | 60 | 5.0★ (17) | Palm Desert, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Vanmar Builders/Services | 60 | 4.8★ (17) | Bermuda Dunes, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | DeWolf Construction & Renovations | 59 | 4.7★ (14) | Cathedral City, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Desert Empire Construction LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (13) | Desert Hot Springs, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Modern Misting Systems | 59 | 4.9★ (194) | Palm Desert, 7 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Blake Petrowich, Malbec Realty | 59 | 5.0★ (15) | Rancho Mirage, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Wright Building | 58 | 4.8★ (32) | Rancho Mirage, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | CBC Construction | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Cathedral City, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 408 Google reviews, the most in Thousand Palms.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Desert, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 186 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Desert, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bermuda Dunes, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Desert, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 194 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Mirage, 1 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rancho Mirage, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 3 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Desert Hot Springs, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indian Wells, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Desert, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in Indio, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Indio, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thousand Palms
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Thousand Palms
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brea, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Desert, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palm Springs, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bermuda Dunes, 2 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palm Springs, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cathedral City, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “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 134 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.
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 134 Thousand Palms 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 Thousand Palms 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 |