307 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Encinitas: Team Forss, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 653 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): First Choice Home Builders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 307.
Most-reviewed: HomeShield Pest Control - Carlsbad, 235 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 307 ranked after Team Forss; ranked #10.
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307 Encinitas home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 140 open Saturdays and 80 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 307 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Forss | 92 | 5.0★ (653) | Temecula, 32 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | First Choice Home Builders | 86 | 5.0★ (82) | San Diego, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | TNT Design & Build | 85 | 4.9★ (112) | Carlsbad, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Georgina (Gina) Casillas - Real Estate Agent | 84 | 5.0★ (34) | Murrieta, 37 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Destiny Home Builders | 84 | 5.0★ (50) | San Diego, 19 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Peak Builders & Roofers of San Diego | 83 | 4.9★ (123) | San Diego, 17 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Westerly at Rancho Tesoro | 83 | 4.6★ (24) | San Marcos, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Drywall Contractor - SGP | 83 | 5.0★ (113) | Chula Vista, 22 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Snap ADU | 83 | 5.0★ (28) | San Diego, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | HomeShield Pest Control - Carlsbad | 82 | 5.0★ (235) | Carlsbad, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 653 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (653).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 37 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 19 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 17 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chula Vista, 22 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 22 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews, 235 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 7 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 1 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Temecula, 34 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santee, 24 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Solana Beach, 3 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 59 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in La Jolla, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 307 ranked home builders here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more home builders within 40 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accessory Dwelling Unit Contractor - Room addition | 5.0★ (3) | In Encinitas |
| Alliance Green Builders | 5.0★ (3) | In Encinitas |
| Amazon Stone Boutique | 5.0★ (17) | In Encinitas |
| Blue Crest by California West | 3.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| Casa Contour Interior Design | 5.0★ (4) | In Encinitas |
| Dagan Design & Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (9) | In Encinitas |
| Eco Minded Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Encinitas |
| Holcombe Design | 1.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| Integrity Home Design & Remodeling - San Diego, California | 5.0★ (2) | In Encinitas |
| J.A. Bettencourt Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Encinitas |
| Jibran Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| KDI Builders | 5.0★ (20) | In Encinitas |
| NL Custom Building | 5.0★ (4) | In Encinitas |
| Pascal Steel Buildings | 4.1★ (8) | In Encinitas |
| REMOCA General Contractors, Inc. | 5.0★ (8) | In Encinitas |
| Rick Somers Construction, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Encinitas |
| Sharratt Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| Trusted Encinitas AC Repair | 5.0★ (18) | In Encinitas |
| Wave Crest | 5.0★ (3) | In Encinitas |
| YNK Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Encinitas |
We scored 307 Encinitas 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 Encinitas 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 |