Choosing the best general contractor is critical when it comes to building or improving your home. To help you sort through all of the options, Best of the Web makes it easy to find top-rated professional contractors in your area. Here you can read reviews and see which contractors in your area other people recommend. That way you can pick the best one for the job.

Blue Waters Construction General Contractors
11650 Calamar Cove
San Diego, CA 92124

Blue Waters Construction General Contractors aim to be the best full service San Diego general contractors you will ever work with. We always do a great job while guiding you through every step.

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Phone(619) 272-4426

Blue Waters Construction General Contractors
11650 Calamar Cove
San Diego, CA 92124

Blue Waters Construction General Contractors aim to be the best full service San Diego general contractors you will ever work with. We always do a great job while guiding you through every step.

Falcon Crest Roofing Solutions
P.O. Box 16361
San Diego, CA 92176

Our family-owned roofing business was established in 1982 and our roofing experts have over 60 years of experience combined. Have been providing professional roofing solutions since 1982 and has established a solid reputation as a trustworthy, dependable San Diego roofing contractor. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(619) 203-2202

Falcon Crest Roofing Solutions
P.O. Box 16361
San Diego, CA 92176

Our family-owned roofing business was established in 1982 and our roofing experts have over 60 years of experience combined. Have been providing professional roofing solutions since 1982 and has established a solid reputation as a trustworthy, dependable San Diego roofing contractor. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Falcon Crest Roofing Solutions
P.O. Box 16361
San Diego, CA 92176

Our family-owned roofing business was established in 1982 and our roofing experts have over 60 years of experience combined. Have been providing professional roofing solutions since 1982 and has established a solid reputation as a trustworthy, dependable San Diego roofing contractor. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(619) 203-2202

Falcon Crest Roofing Solutions
P.O. Box 16361
San Diego, CA 92176

Our family-owned roofing business was established in 1982 and our roofing experts have over 60 years of experience combined. Have been providing professional roofing solutions since 1982 and has established a solid reputation as a trustworthy, dependable San Diego roofing contractor. Unclaimed: Claim this business

Jantzen Contracting
4005 Carmel View Rd
no. 64
San Diego, CA 92130

General Contracting and Project Management in San Diego, CA. Detail oriented and minimally intrusive remodels. New development, large and small projects. Residential and specialized construction.

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Phone(858) 775-6536

Jantzen Contracting
4005 Carmel View Rd
no. 64
San Diego, CA 92130

General Contracting and Project Management in San Diego, CA. Detail oriented and minimally intrusive remodels. New development, large and small projects. Residential and specialized construction.

Better Foundation Repair San Diego
3131 Cauby St
San Diego, CA 92110

Better Foundation Repair San Diego is the company to call when you need reliable, affordable foundation repair in San Diego. All work fully guaranteed. To find out more, call Better Foundation Repair San Diego.

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Phone(619) 393-3383

Better Foundation Repair San Diego
3131 Cauby St
San Diego, CA 92110

Better Foundation Repair San Diego is the company to call when you need reliable, affordable foundation repair in San Diego. All work fully guaranteed. To find out more, call Better Foundation Repair San Diego.

Address Appear MFG.
9528 Miramar Rd. S-1305
San Diego, CA 92126

We offer a very reflective, easy to install address plate that makes it easy for Police, Fire Dept, USPS, UPS and Amazon drivers to find your home, especially at night! Give your home added safety as our address plates are recommended by police, fire depts. and first responders. Order today! Easy Peel & Stick installation! We offer one of the… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Address Appear MFG.
9528 Miramar Rd. S-1305
San Diego, CA 92126

We offer a very reflective, easy to install address plate that makes it easy for Police, Fire Dept, USPS, UPS and Amazon drivers to find your home, especially at night! Give your home added safety as our address plates are recommended by police, fire depts. and first responders. Order today! Easy Peel & Stick installation! We offer one of the… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Diamond Ace Contractors
5052 Genesee Ave
San Diego, CA 92117

Affordable Plumbing and HVAC services for all of San Diego, BBB Accredited, Angie's list Superservice Award 2013. Save Money, Locally Owned & Operated

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Phone(888) 231-1086

Diamond Ace Contractors
5052 Genesee Ave
San Diego, CA 92117

Affordable Plumbing and HVAC services for all of San Diego, BBB Accredited, Angie's list Superservice Award 2013. Save Money, Locally Owned & Operated

Ace Patio Inc.

Combining years of experience with a dedication to client satisfaction, Ace Patio Inc. has established itself as the local leader in Residential Patios, Lattice Shade Covers and Solid Roof Covers. When it comes to Residential Patios, Lattice Shade Covers and Solid Roof Covers, no one compares to Ace Patio Inc. With years of combined experience, Ace Patio Inc. has worked…

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Phone(619) 606-2899

Ace Patio Inc.

Combining years of experience with a dedication to client satisfaction, Ace Patio Inc. has established itself as the local leader in Residential Patios, Lattice Shade Covers and Solid Roof Covers. When it comes to Residential Patios, Lattice Shade Covers and Solid Roof Covers, no one compares to Ace Patio Inc. With years of combined experience, Ace Patio Inc. has worked…

Aquasoltech Inc
3760 Hancock Street
#H
San Diego, CA 92110

Aquasoltech Inc Provides Patio Cover, Rain Gutter, Metal Roofing, Architectural Sheet Metal, and Permanent Holiday Lighting Services for the San Diego Area. Our ultimate goal is to achieve and exceed our customers' expectations. With expert estimating and designing to professional and precise installation, Aquasoltech excels as the premier Home Enhancement company in San Diego. We're a locally and family owned…

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Phone(619) 221-0175

Aquasoltech Inc
3760 Hancock Street
#H
San Diego, CA 92110

Aquasoltech Inc Provides Patio Cover, Rain Gutter, Metal Roofing, Architectural Sheet Metal, and Permanent Holiday Lighting Services for the San Diego Area. Our ultimate goal is to achieve and exceed our customers' expectations. With expert estimating and designing to professional and precise installation, Aquasoltech excels as the premier Home Enhancement company in San Diego. We're a locally and family owned…

Armstrong Builders
755 Turquoise St
San Diego, CA 92109

Our Award Winning Design-Build team can make your goals a reality. Tom Armstrong and associate Bill Metz are experts in designing your project so it is the best it can be. We strive to build and design your project to fit your budget and timeline. With a dedicated staff that has been with Armstrong since the company's inception, projects are… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(858) 488-2825

Armstrong Builders
755 Turquoise St
San Diego, CA 92109

Our Award Winning Design-Build team can make your goals a reality. Tom Armstrong and associate Bill Metz are experts in designing your project so it is the best it can be. We strive to build and design your project to fit your budget and timeline. With a dedicated staff that has been with Armstrong since the company's inception, projects are… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Builders Now
4438 Ingraham St
San Diego, CA 92109

General Contractors transforming San Diego's homes and businesses with cutting edge construction solutions.

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Phone(858) 634-0230

Builders Now
4438 Ingraham St
San Diego, CA 92109

General Contractors transforming San Diego's homes and businesses with cutting edge construction solutions.

CRS Builders ,Inc.
10755 Scripps Poway Parkway
San Diego, CA 92131

Welcome to CRS Builders, your trusted partner for all your construction needs in San Diego. Specializing in ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) construction, we are dedicated to designing and building exceptional living spaces that perfectly cater to your lifestyle. Discover why countless homeowners have chosen CRS Builders for their construction needs in San Diego. Contact us today to schedule a consultation… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(858) 790-8781

CRS Builders ,Inc.
10755 Scripps Poway Parkway
San Diego, CA 92131

Welcome to CRS Builders, your trusted partner for all your construction needs in San Diego. Specializing in ADU (Accessory Dwelling Unit) construction, we are dedicated to designing and building exceptional living spaces that perfectly cater to your lifestyle. Discover why countless homeowners have chosen CRS Builders for their construction needs in San Diego. Contact us today to schedule a consultation… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Designs 4 You Remodeling
9434 Chesapeake Drive
Suite 1211
San Diego, CA 92123

Designs 4 You Remodeling is proud to offer San Diego homeowners a wide selection of home improvement and remodeling services. Fully licensed and insured in San Diego, CA, Designs 4 You has provided hundreds of happy customers with new landscaping, hardscaping, retaining walls, interior remodeling (kitchen and bath) and more. We are a local family owned company, centrally located in… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(858) 939-9998

Designs 4 You Remodeling
9434 Chesapeake Drive
Suite 1211
San Diego, CA 92123

Designs 4 You Remodeling is proud to offer San Diego homeowners a wide selection of home improvement and remodeling services. Fully licensed and insured in San Diego, CA, Designs 4 You has provided hundreds of happy customers with new landscaping, hardscaping, retaining walls, interior remodeling (kitchen and bath) and more. We are a local family owned company, centrally located in… Unclaimed: Claim this business

San Diego Casitas
22 W 35th St
San Diego, CA 91950

San Diego Casita Adu contractor is a full-service construction company that specializes in building Casitas, ADU and other secondary dwellings. We offer a wide range of services to assist our clients in finding the best solutions for their needs. Each project is unique and our team prides itself on treating each project with full commitment. We are dedicated to making…

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Phone(619) 344-8425

San Diego Casitas
22 W 35th St
San Diego, CA 91950

San Diego Casita Adu contractor is a full-service construction company that specializes in building Casitas, ADU and other secondary dwellings. We offer a wide range of services to assist our clients in finding the best solutions for their needs. Each project is unique and our team prides itself on treating each project with full commitment. We are dedicated to making…

Watkins Environmental
4345 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92123

The team at Watkins Environmental is recognized throughout the Western United States as a leader in the environmental remediation and demolition industry. Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(858) 268-1500

Watkins Environmental
4345 Murphy Canyon Road
San Diego, CA 92123

The team at Watkins Environmental is recognized throughout the Western United States as a leader in the environmental remediation and demolition industry. Unclaimed: Claim this business

West Coast Aluminum Railing System San Diego
7960 Silverton Avenue
Ste. 121
San Diego, CA 92126

Our mission is to provide local commercial builders, contractors, and homeowners in San Diego County with exceptional quality aluminum railing systems, ensuring reliability and durability. Not only are our railings functionally superior to similar products, they are easy to install, customizable, and look great. We back our railing with a 20-year limited warranty. We guarantee that your aluminum railing and… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(858) 754-9497

West Coast Aluminum Railing System San Diego
7960 Silverton Avenue
Ste. 121
San Diego, CA 92126

Our mission is to provide local commercial builders, contractors, and homeowners in San Diego County with exceptional quality aluminum railing systems, ensuring reliability and durability. Not only are our railings functionally superior to similar products, they are easy to install, customizable, and look great. We back our railing with a 20-year limited warranty. We guarantee that your aluminum railing and… Unclaimed: Claim this business

Peak Builders & Roofers of San Diego
9484 Chesapeake Drive
#804
San Diego, CA 92123

Peak Builders & Roofers of San Diego is an innovative design contractor that offers the ultimate full-service home remodeling package. Being a successful, design build firm has allowed us to remodel some of the finest homes in the San Diego in the past decade. Our remodeling and building services can be done on both a residential and commercial scale and… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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Phone(619) 566-1911

Peak Builders & Roofers of San Diego
9484 Chesapeake Drive
#804
San Diego, CA 92123

Peak Builders & Roofers of San Diego is an innovative design contractor that offers the ultimate full-service home remodeling package. Being a successful, design build firm has allowed us to remodel some of the finest homes in the San Diego in the past decade. Our remodeling and building services can be done on both a residential and commercial scale and… Unclaimed: Claim this business

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General contractors oversee construction projects. They hire subcontractors to do any work that needs done, facilitate communication between the property owners and workers, and keep an eye on the project schedule. 

Here are some of the most common projects that you’ll need a general contractor to manage. 

 
  • Building a house
  • Putting an addition on a house
  • Remodeling a bathroom
  • Remodeling a kitchen
  • Building a deck

Cost Guide for General Contractors

 

General contractors typically charge a certain percentage of your project budget. This means that you’ll pay a lot more for a general contractor to help build a whole house than you would if they were simply managing construction of a new deck for your existing home. 

Here are several estimates of what you can expect to pay a general contractor for common projects.

 
  • Building a house
    • National Average Cost: $125 per square foot
    • Low End Cost: $90 per square foot
    • High End Cost: $250 per square foot
 
  • Putting an addition on a house
    • National Average Cost: $140 per square foot
    • Low End Cost: $80 per square foot
    • High End Cost: $200 per square foot 
 
  • Remodeling a bathroom
    • National Average Cost: $10,942
    • Low End Cost: $3,500
    • High End Cost: $16,370
 
  • Remodeling a kitchen
    • National Average Cost: $22,134
    • Low End Cost: $12,000
    • High End Cost: $34,962
 
  • Building a deck
    • National Average Cost: $6,000
    • Low End Cost: $4,000
    • High End Cost: $11,000 

Tips for Hiring a General Contractor 

 

Here are some important things to keep in mind when choosing which general contractor to hire.

 
  1. Research and read recommendations. Check out the best contractors in your area on Best of the Web and take the time to read the reviews and recommendations that people left.
  2. Speak with several general contractors and take careful notes during your conversations. Ask them about their experience, their estimated workload at the time of your project, and their rates and payment schedules.
  3. Don’t make your decision on price alone. After you interview a few contractors, be wary of the one charging the lowest rates, especially if it seems quite a bit cheaper than their competitors’. The lower the rate, the more likely that they will cut corners on your project.
 

The best place to start your search for a general contractor is right here with Best of the Web. We’ll help you weed out the scammers and unprofessional contractors so that you can talk to the most qualified candidates in your area.

FAQ

Is it worth hiring a general contractor, or should I do it myself? 

 

Not every project needs a general contractor. However, be careful not to get in over your head trying to save yourself a little money. This can backfire and result in you getting fined for breaking code, or overpaying for materials or services you’re not familiar with. 

If your project is going to take more than a week to complete, requires multiple tradespeople, or involves local building codes, it’s a good idea to hire a professional.

 

What should you look for in a general contractor? 

Make sure that your general contractor is licensed and insured, and don’t just take their word for it. Double check with your state’s licensing authority to make sure that everything is valid. 

How much should I pay a contractor upfront? 

Every general contractor works on their own payment schedule, so your upfront fees will vary. Some states place a limit on how much you can pay in advance, so research and learn the laws in your state. As a general rule, you can expect to pay between 10-25% of the total project cost upfront, although this may vary.

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