83/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, 73 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 2620 Central Ave Suite A, McKinleyville, CA 95519
Best Home Builders in Arcata, CA (2026)
12 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Arcata: DMC Home Building Inc., CR Score 83/100; 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Century Mobile Homes and RV Service Center, 117 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Arcata home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 12 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Home builders in Eureka ranking. See Home builders in Eureka
Top 10 home builders in Arcata at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | DMC Home Building Inc. | 83 | 4.9★ (73) | McKinleyville, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Friesen Homes | 79 | 4.8★ (19) | Fortuna, 19 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Century Mobile Homes and RV Service Center | 77 | 4.6★ (117) | Eureka, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | JNM Construction LLC Design/Build | 77 | 4.7★ (15) | Eureka, 7 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | J Kidd Construction | 73 | 5.0★ (6) | Bayside, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Revival Home Builders - Humboldt County Remodeling Contractor | 73 | 4.8★ (16) | McKinleyville, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | BerGel Construction | Home Improvement & Remodeling Contractor | 72 | 4.7★ (27) | Eureka, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Viltrakis Design Build | 71 | 5.0★ (4) | Fortuna, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Alchemy Construction | 71 | 4.7★ (12) | Arcata | — | — |
| 10 | DB Builders | 71 | 5.0★ (10) | Arcata | — | — |
The 12 best home builders in Arcata, 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.
Based in Fortuna, 19 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Modular home builder”.
- 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 115 Main St, Fortuna, CA 95540
Based in Eureka, 9 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 117 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (117).
- 4.6★ from 117 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1739 Tomlinson St, Eureka, CA 95503
Based in Eureka, 7 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
- 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1080 W Washington St, Eureka, CA 95503
Based in Bayside, 2 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 7 PM.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2100 Golf Course Rd, Bayside, CA 95524
Based in McKinleyville, 8 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4060 Dows Prairie Rd, McKinleyville, CA 95519
Based in Eureka, 6 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1815 O St, Eureka, CA 95501
Based in Fortuna, 21 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–3 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3106 School St, Fortuna, CA 95540
Based in Arcata
71/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
- 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 330 S G St, Arcata, CA 95521
#10 DB Builders
Based in Arcata
71/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Arcata
68/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Bayside, 3 mi away
66/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 200 Rocky Creek Rd, Bayside, CA 95524
How we ranked Arcata home builders
We scored 12 Arcata home builders 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 Arcata 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 |
Home builders in Arcata: frequently asked questions
Who is the best home builder in Arcata?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked home builder in Arcata, CA is DMC Home Building Inc. with a CR Score of 83/100. It has 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Friesen Homes (#2) and Century Mobile Homes and RV Service Center (#3) follow. We ranked 12 home builders on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many home builders are there in Arcata?
ContractorsRanked ranks 12 home builders serving Arcata, CA. 3 of them are based in Arcata; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which home builders in Arcata work on weekends?
3 of 12 ranked home builders post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are DMC Home Building Inc. (#1), Friesen Homes (#2) and J Kidd Construction (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
What Google rating do Arcata home builders have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated home builders in Arcata is 4.8★, with a median of 14 reviews. Century Mobile Homes and RV Service Center has the most, 117 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank home builders?
Each home builder 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.
Do home builders outside Arcata count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Arcata city center, our service radius for home builders. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can home builders pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Arcata
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 12 home builders serving Arcata.
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