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Best General Contractors in Universal City, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Universal City: GH Remodeling Inc, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): D Global Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,920.

  3. 46

    Most-reviewed: Unique Home Builders, 245 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 1,920 ranked; ranked #46.

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

1,920 Universal City general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 241 are open 24/7, 1,017 open Saturdays and 707 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 1,920 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Universal City at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Universal City at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1GH Remodeling Inc904.9★ (130)North Hollywood, 4 mi away24/7Overall
2D Global Construction895.0★ (226)Woodland Hills, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies
35 Stars Home Remodeling Inc895.0★ (105)Agoura Hills, 9 mi away24/7—
4AlphaBuild Renovations894.9★ (94)Beverly Hills, 6 mi away24/7—
5California Construction Center Inc.894.9★ (67)Valley Glen, 4 mi away24/7—
6Olympia Construction894.9★ (101)Encino, 7 mi away24/7—
7Genesis Home Renovations884.9★ (57)North Hollywood, 4 mi away24/7—
8JRD Construction884.9★ (170)Canoga Park, 12 mi away24/7—
9Nova Renovation Experts884.9★ (54)Burbank, 3 mi away24/7—
10Home Builders884.9★ (55)Burbank, 4 mi away24/7—

The 1,920 best general contractors in Universal City, 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 Universal City

    #1 GH Remodeling Inc

    Based in North Hollywood, 4 mi away

    90/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 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

  8. #8 JRD Construction

    Based in Canoga Park, 12 mi away

    88/100CR 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

  10. #10 Home Builders

    Based in Burbank, 4 mi away

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    928 N San Fernando Blvd, Burbank, CA 91504
    View profile for Home Builders(818) 491-2932

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 1,920 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in Universal City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Ace Construction & Renovation874.8★ (178)14 mi
27AV Design and Build875.0★ (25)3 mi
28Pioneer Home Upgrades874.8★ (49)6 mi
29CraftWorx Home Solutions874.8★ (67)8 mi
30Paradigm Builders875.0★ (33)6 mi
31EchoBuild Home Solutions874.8★ (62)8 mi
32GreenTech Builders Inc874.9★ (32)5 mi
33Total Bathroom Renovations874.8★ (65)8 mi
34Kitchen Remodeling874.8★ (45)6 mi
35NA Design Builders875.0★ (108)4 mi
36Best Designs & Construction874.7★ (55)6 mi
37Hearthstone Remodels874.9★ (66)11 mi
38Blackstone Remodeling875.0★ (29)6 mi
39Build Up Remodeling inc875.0★ (54)11 mi
40Green Tech Remodeling & Design INC874.9★ (30)5 mi
41Solid Foundations Concrete874.7★ (55)6 mi
42Western Building Solutions875.0★ (48)10 mi
43Bela Development874.8★ (100)12 mi
44Construction In LA | Home Remodeling Experts875.0★ (28)6 mi
45Infinity Remodeling Services874.8★ (88)11 mi
46Unique Home Builders874.9★ (245)9 mi
47Productive Home Renovation Inc.874.9★ (147)5 mi
48Lungu Construction Group865.0★ (42)10 mi
49Times Square Remodeling INC864.6★ (29)2 mi
50Bathroom Remodels864.8★ (40)6 mi

Also serving Universal City

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 Universal City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Affordable Construction1.0★ (2)4 mi
Arkea Builders5.0★ (2)3 mi
Armando Construction and Plumbing Inc.3.0★ (2)3 mi
B&R Construction5.0★ (2)5 mi
Basa Construction Inc.5.0★ (2)4 mi
Bel Crest Builders, Inc.5.0★ (2)3 mi
Chief Top Remodeling Inc2.5★ (2)1 mi
Diamond Builders & Design Inc5.0★ (2)3 mi
DKR Partners4.0★ (1)In Universal City
EMOH Remodeling5.0★ (2)3 mi
Fort Hill Construction5.0★ (2)3 mi
Gonzalez Building & Maintenance Services3.0★ (2)4 mi
Hesd Contractors Hollywood5.0★ (2)3 mi
J R Universal Construction5.0★ (2)4 mi
Masa Contracting inc3.0★ (2)4 mi
Redwood View Remodeling5.0★ (2)3 mi
Sanders Falcon Construction4.0★ (2)3 mi
Sequoia flooring4.0★ (2)4 mi
US Smart Pergola5.0★ (2)3 mi
W&L remodeling inc5.0★ (2)4 mi

How much do general contractors cost in Universal City?

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 Universal City?
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 Universal City general contractors

We scored 1,920 Universal City 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 Universal City 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 Universal City: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Universal City?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Universal City, CA is GH Remodeling Inc with a CR Score of 90/100. It has 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. D Global Construction (#2) and 5 Stars Home Remodeling Inc (#3) follow. We ranked 1,920 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Universal City?

ContractorsRanked ranks 1,920 general contractors serving Universal City, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which general contractors in Universal City are open 24/7?

241 ranked general contractors in Universal City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are GH Remodeling Inc (#1), D Global Construction (#2) and 5 Stars Home Remodeling Inc (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Universal City work on weekends?

1,017 of 1,920 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 707 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are GH Remodeling Inc (#1), D Global Construction (#2) and 5 Stars Home Remodeling Inc (#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 Universal City?

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 Universal City general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 1,920 rated general contractors in Universal City is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Unique Home Builders has the most, 245 reviews, and ranks #46. 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 Universal City

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 1,920 general contractors serving Universal City.
  2. October 2026: 15 duplicate listings merged.

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