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Best General Contractors in Vista, CA (2026)

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The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Vista: TNT Design & Build, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Coast to Coast Restoration, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 455.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: House Fan Pros, 220 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 455 ranked; ranked #5.

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

455 Vista general contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 45 are open 24/7, 185 open Saturdays and 104 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 455 rated businesses.

Top 10 general contractors in Vista at a glance

Top 10 general contractors in Vista at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1TNT Design & Build934.9★ (112)Carlsbad, 5 mi away24/7Overall
2Coast to Coast Restoration, Inc.925.0★ (44)Vista24/7Emergencies
3VP Auto Keys Duplication & Replacement905.0★ (63)Valley Center, 12 mi away24/7—
4Richard General Contracting895.0★ (18)Vista24/7—
5House Fan Pros895.0★ (220)San Diego, 16 mi awaySat · SunMost reviews
6Vertex Home Transformations895.0★ (19)San Marcos, 4 mi away24/7—
7ASAP Remodeling LLC - Kitchen & Bathroom Remodel885.0★ (123)Camp Pendleton South, 13 mi awaySat · Sun—
8Joe's Construction Company885.0★ (22)Camp Pendleton North, 8 mi away24/7—
9NovaCraft Home Improvements875.0★ (20)Escondido, 9 mi away24/7—
10Blue Kangaroo Packoutz North County San Diego875.0★ (11)Oceanside, 3 mi away24/7—

The 455 best general contractors in Vista, 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 Vista

    #1 TNT Design & Build

    Based in Carlsbad, 5 mi away

    93/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3142 Tiger Run Ct # 108, Carlsbad, CA 92010
    View profile for TNT Design & Build(800) 959-6558

  5. #5 House Fan Pros

    Based in San Diego, 16 mi away

    89/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (220).

    • 5.0★ from 220 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    16885 W Bernardo Dr #380, San Diego, CA 92127
    View profile for House Fan Pros(858) 951-6440

  14. #14 Tate & Son, Inc.

    Based in San Diego, 17 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    • 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    8865 Calle Perico, San Diego, CA 92129
    View profile for Tate & Son, Inc.(858) 518-9397

  15. #15 Sliding Solutions

    Based in Oceanside, 2 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.

    • 4.5★ from 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1654 Ord Way, Oceanside, CA 92056
    View profile for Sliding Solutions(760) 295-8500

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 455 ranked general contractors here; the rest are on their profiles.

general contractors in Vista, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26TrueCraft Kitchen & Bath865.0★ (20)16 mi
27Pioneer Home Upgrades855.0★ (11)11 mi
28Foundation to Finish Contractors855.0★ (10)11 mi
29D'Amato Construction Company855.0★ (37)12 mi
30Aura Home Remodeling855.0★ (12)13 mi
31True North General Contracting, Inc854.9★ (29)22 mi
32Refresh Interiors & Construction844.7★ (13)8 mi
33Newland General Construction Design & Build845.0★ (13)3 mi
34Cali Dream Construction845.0★ (38)14 mi
35Peak Performance Builders845.0★ (13)15 mi
36ForgeAhead Renovations844.9★ (14)16 mi
37Earl Smith Building and Reconditioning843.3★ (3)In Vista
38Appleton Design & Construction Inc.845.0★ (26)12 mi
39United Top Quality Construction Inc.844.7★ (16)5 mi
40AR Coatings Inc.845.0★ (15)6 mi
41CraftWorx Home Solutions844.9★ (18)20 mi
42BAS GENERAL CONTRACTOR INC.845.0★ (7)In Vista
43Need For Build - Home Remodeling Experts844.7★ (92)20 mi
44American Cowboys Construction Inc834.8★ (10)16 mi
45Coronado Construction834.6★ (28)23 mi
46DJ General Building & Masonry Inc.835.0★ (20)12 mi
47Titan CR Inc834.5★ (16)19 mi
48Prime Built Home Services834.8★ (54)21 mi
49James Stafford Construction835.0★ (10)6 mi
50Whitehurst Mobile Home Specialist834.0★ (11)In Vista

Also serving Vista

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 Vista
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Al's Quality Painting Inc.5.0★ (16)In Vista
Arrow Pipeline Repair4.6★ (30)In Vista
Closet World - San Diego4.3★ (496)In Vista
Closets by Design - San Diego4.9★ (446)In Vista
Colorama Paints Vista4.7★ (69)In Vista
Dils Roofing4.9★ (176)In Vista
GoGreen Landscape Construction5.0★ (15)In Vista
Guedes Construction, Inc.4.8★ (18)In Vista
Merli Concrete Pumping/Convey4.2★ (11)In Vista
MMI4.8★ (33)In Vista
Overflow Drain & Plumbing Inc.5.0★ (13)In Vista
Reza Custom Cabinet & Vanity5.0★ (57)In Vista
Roofer & Remodeling5.0★ (23)In Vista
Saber4.7★ (86)In Vista
Schott Roofing and Construction4.8★ (46)In Vista
SunSafe Window Films5.0★ (23)In Vista
The Window Shoppe4.9★ (94)In Vista
Triskell Restorations Inc3.5★ (17)In Vista
Unique Landscape Construction Inc.5.0★ (24)In Vista
Water Wise Plumbing, Backflow & Drains4.9★ (415)In Vista

How much do general contractors cost in Vista?

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 Vista?
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 Vista general contractors

We scored 455 Vista 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 Vista 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 Vista: frequently asked questions

Who is the best general contractor in Vista?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked general contractor in Vista, CA is TNT Design & Build with a CR Score of 93/100. It has 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Coast to Coast Restoration, Inc. (#2) and VP Auto Keys Duplication & Replacement (#3) follow. We ranked 455 general contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many general contractors are there in Vista?

ContractorsRanked ranks 455 general contractors serving Vista, CA. 6 of them are based in Vista; 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 Vista are open 24/7?

45 ranked general contractors in Vista post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are TNT Design & Build (#1), Coast to Coast Restoration, Inc. (#2) and VP Auto Keys Duplication & Replacement (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general contractors in Vista work on weekends?

185 of 455 ranked general contractors post Saturday hours and 104 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are TNT Design & Build (#1), Coast to Coast Restoration, Inc. (#2) and VP Auto Keys Duplication & Replacement (#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 Vista?

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 Vista general contractors have?

The median Google rating among 455 rated general contractors in Vista is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. House Fan Pros has the most, 220 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Vista

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 455 general contractors serving Vista.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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