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General contractors in Orange County

The 10 general contractors from Google's results for Orange County, California, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Single-room renovation
$23,000 – $69,000strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$115,000 – $402,500typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$173 – $460per sq ft
Orange County vs US
+15%well above the US median

Licensing in California. California contractors need a CSLB license for most remodeling work. Check the license number and its bond on the CSLB site before you sign.

Number 1: Large Construction

5.0(163)out of 5, from 163 reviewson GoogleOrange County

Large Construction is an Orange County general contractor focused on home remodels and additions. Its services cover kitchen and bathroom remodels, recessed lighting and ceiling fans, custom cabinetry and woodworking, tile installation and demolition, and past projects include a two-story room addition.

(714) 454-2448

Number 2: Commercial General Contractors in Orange County

5.0(108)out of 5, from 108 reviewson GoogleOrange County

A general contractor in Orange County, California, working on home additions, ADUs and design-build projects.

(949) 415-4534

Number 3: DYM Builders

5.0(91)out of 5, from 91 reviewson GoogleIrvine, CA

DYM Builders Group builds custom homes and handles remodeling, ADUs and garage conversions in Orange County, Los Angeles and Dallas, Texas. Based in Irvine, it works on home additions and design-build projects alongside its other construction services.

(800) 396-6773 2372 Morse Ave #987, Irvine, CA 92614

Number 4: OC Builders Group

5.0(76)out of 5, from 76 reviewson GoogleSanta Ana, CA

OC Builders Group is a design-build remodeling contractor in Orange, California, working on residential properties. Its services include kitchen remodels with custom cabinetry and countertops, bathroom remodels with tile work, freestanding tubs and vanities, and new home construction.

(714) 417-7771 600 W Santa Ana Blvd Ste 114-499, Santa Ana, CA 92701

Number 5: Builder Well

5.0(61)out of 5, from 61 reviewson GoogleNewport Beach, CA

Builderwell is a Newport Beach design-build contractor specializing in large ADU construction across Orange County. It builds guest houses, multi-generational suites and rental units, and also takes on fire rebuild work in Los Angeles.

(949) 232-0555 220 Newport Center Dr #22, Newport Beach, CA 92660

Number 6: Greater Pacific Construction

5.0(12)out of 5, from 12 reviewson GoogleIrvine, CA

Greater Pacific Construction is an Irvine general contractor with separate residential and commercial divisions serving Orange County and the Inland Empire. Residential work covers home remodeling, room additions and ADUs, while commercial jobs include tenant improvements, retail spaces, warehouses, manufacturing facilities and offices.

(949) 565-2058 3943 Irvine Blvd #402, Irvine, CA 92602

Number 7: Construction Management & Consultants

5.0(5)out of 5, from 5 reviewson GoogleIrvine, CA

A construction management and consulting firm in Irvine, California, offering general contracting and house painting.

(714) 479-1022 2 Executive Cir #125, Irvine, CA 92614

Number 8: Tryangle Construction

5.0(4)out of 5, from 4 reviewson GoogleIrvine, CA

Tryangle Construction handles residential remodeling and renovation projects for Orange County homeowners from its base in Irvine. One team manages decisions and coordination on each renovation, from early planning to finished work.

(949) 885-8027 5151 California Ave #100, Irvine, CA 92617

Number 9: Vertical Construction

5.0(3)out of 5, from 3 reviewson GoogleIrvine, CA

Vertical Construction, Inc. is an Orange County general contractor offering construction management, design-build, pre-construction and general contracting. Its project types include cleanrooms, pharmaceutical facilities, schools, religious buildings, auto dealerships and self-storage.

(949) 770-5094 9955 Muirlands Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618

Number 10: Horizon Remodeling Inc

4.7(122)out of 5, from 122 reviewson GoogleFullerton, CA

Horizon Remodeling handles kitchen and bath remodels, whole-home renovations, ADUs, pools, backyards and outdoor living spaces across Orange County. Its Fullerton design center lets homeowners choose flooring, tile, cabinetry, countertops, fixtures and windows, which its crews then install.

(949) 775-1513 614 S Euclid St, Fullerton, CA 92832

What general contractors charge in Orange County

In Orange County, a single-room renovation typically costs $23,000 – $69,000. Remodeling labor in Orange County runs about 15% above the US median, which accounts for most of the difference from the same project elsewhere.

How to choose between them

  • Check the license yourself. Where California or Orange County licenses this work, the licensing board's own lookup confirms a license number in a minute. Do it before you sign, not after.
  • Get three bids on the same scope. Written down, split into labor, materials, allowances and anything structural. Most people compare a total against a total and end up choosing between two different projects.
  • Ask what is not included. Permits, debris removal, fixture and finish allowances, and repairs after demolition are the four that turn a cheap bid into an average one.
  • Never pay a large deposit up front. A deposit to order materials and hold a start date is normal. Half the total before anyone shows up is not.

How this list is ordered

These are the firms from Google's results for "general contractors orange county ca", with directories, chains and suppliers removed. They are ordered by Google rating weighted by review count, and the ratings shown are Google's. No firm pays to be listed or ranked. The list was last updated in October 2026.

General contractors in Orange County: common questions

How much deposit should a contractor ask for?

Some states cap it: California limits the down payment on home improvement work to 10% of the price or $1,000, whichever is less. Elsewhere, 10% to 30% is typical, with the rest paid against completed stages. A demand for half up front is a warning sign.

Fixed price or cost-plus?

Fixed price suits a fully drawn project with few unknowns. Cost-plus suits old houses where nobody knows what is behind the walls, but only with a cap or a detailed estimate and open books.