329 home builders ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in San Marcos: Team Forss, CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 653 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): First Choice Home Builders, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 329.
Most-reviewed: HomeShield Pest Control - Carlsbad, 235 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 329 ranked after Team Forss; ranked #6.
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329 San Marcos home builders are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 25 are open 24/7, 154 open Saturdays and 93 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 329 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Team Forss | 65 | 5.0★ (653) | Temecula, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Westerly at Rancho Tesoro | 58 | 4.6★ (24) | San Marcos | — | — |
| 3 | First Choice Home Builders | 58 | 5.0★ (82) | San Diego, 16 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Georgina (Gina) Casillas - Real Estate Agent | 58 | 5.0★ (34) | Murrieta, 29 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | TNT Design & Build | 58 | 4.9★ (112) | Carlsbad, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | HomeShield Pest Control - Carlsbad | 57 | 5.0★ (235) | Carlsbad, 16 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | The Cabana at Rancho Tesoro by Brookfield Residential | 57 | 4.8★ (12) | San Marcos | — | — |
| 8 | Caprice & Setina at Mission Grove by D.R. Horton | 57 | 4.4★ (8) | San Marcos | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Drywall Contractor - SGP | 56 | 5.0★ (113) | Chula Vista, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Block Contracting | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Camp Pendleton South, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 653 Google reviews, the most in San Marcos.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 16 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Murrieta, 29 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 16 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 235 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chula Vista, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 27 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 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 San Diego, 24 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 16 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos
Ranked #17 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 Temecula, 26 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 173 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 4 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Temecula, 25 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 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 San Diego, 22 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews.
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 329 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alcon Framing Inc | 2.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| Amplitude | Shea Homes | In San Marcos | |
| BHI Builders, Inc. | In San Marcos | |
| Cielo by Meritage Homes | In San Marcos | |
| CRS Co | 3.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| EG Creative Design Build, Inc. | 5.0★ (6) | In San Marcos |
| JMW-Custom Builders Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| jre construction | 5.0★ (2) | In San Marcos |
| Kunzik & Sara Construction Inc | 3.3★ (3) | In San Marcos |
| Lennar at Apex at The Hill District | 4.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| Lennar at Element at The Hill District | In San Marcos | |
| Lennar at Radius at The Hill District | 4.5★ (2) | In San Marcos |
| New Green Development Advisors | 5.0★ (2) | In San Marcos |
| Prava Construction Services Inc | 5.0★ (6) | In San Marcos |
| ReVel | Shea Homes | In San Marcos | |
| Richardson Construction Builder Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| Santa Fe Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In San Marcos |
| Showhomes San Diego North Coast | 5.0★ (59) | In San Marcos |
| The Hill District | Shea Homes | In San Marcos | |
| TorCo Builders | 5.0★ (7) | In San Marcos |
We scored 329 San Marcos 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 San Marcos 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 |