52 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Monterey: The Dunes | Shea Homes, CR Score 61/100; 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 52.
Most-reviewed: Room Addition & ADU Contractor S.Martin, 68 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #16.
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52 Monterey home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 52 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Dunes | Shea Homes | 61 | 4.5★ (28) | Marina, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Layia at Sea Haven by Trumark Homes | 61 | 4.4★ (34) | Marina, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Framework First ADUs | 61 | 4.9★ (40) | Salinas, 16 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | The Enclave | Shea Homes | 58 | 4.7★ (6) | Seaside, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Santana Ranch by Anderson Homes | 58 | 4.4★ (48) | Hollister, 34 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Shea Homes The Dunes / Marina Community Partners | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Marina, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | ALS Construction & Renovation, Inc. | 56 | 4.6★ (9) | Pacific Grove, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | OCA Builders | Construction Company & ADU Contractor | 56 | 5.0★ (36) | Santa Cruz, 26 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Cruz Home Constructions | 55 | 4.9★ (33) | Prunedale, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | KB Home Highgrove at Fairview | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | Hollister, 33 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 trade focus: 4.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marina, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salinas, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Modular home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 34 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marina, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Pacific Grove, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 26 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 21 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 33 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 32 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 26 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 27 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 28 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Martin, 37 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 68 Google reviews, the most in Monterey.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gilroy, 32 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hollister, 33 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 27 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Monterey
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 32 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morgan Hill, 39 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 26 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 39 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
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 52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AA Construction Company Inc. | 5.0★ (7) | In Monterey |
| Bakker Construction, Inc | 5.0★ (17) | In Monterey |
| Fairwinds Refrigeration and HVAC | 4.9★ (44) | In Monterey |
| Groza Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Monterey |
| JC Tile & Countertops LLC | 5.0★ (12) | In Monterey |
| Jedeye Tile & Stone Fabrication | 5.0★ (54) | In Monterey |
| Jimenez Landscaping | 4.7★ (71) | In Monterey |
| Kasavan Construction | 5.0★ (4) | In Monterey |
| Lewis Builders | 5.0★ (27) | In Monterey |
| Masters Hardwood Flooring | 5.0★ (5) | In Monterey |
| McNamee Construction | 4.2★ (6) | In Monterey |
| Monterey Kitchens | 5.0★ (14) | In Monterey |
| Oasis Stucco | 5.0★ (30) | In Monterey |
| Palacios Construction | 4.8★ (21) | In Monterey |
| Peninsula construction inc | 5.0★ (8) | In Monterey |
| Point Break Electric | 5.0★ (64) | In Monterey |
| Rissa's Heartfelt Kitchens | 5.0★ (4) | In Monterey |
| Rivera and Sons General Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Monterey |
| Soria Contracting and Solutions Monterey - Restoration & Remediation Services | 5.0★ (21) | In Monterey |
| Stocker & Allaire | 5.0★ (7) | In Monterey |
We scored 52 Monterey home builders 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 Monterey 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 |