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General contractors in San Diego

The 2 general contractors from Google's results for San Diego, California, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Single-room renovation
$22,000 – $66,500strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$111,000 – $388,500typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$167 – $440per sq ft
San Diego vs US
+11%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: Silver Ado Builders Inc

5.0(7)out of 5, from 7 reviewson GoogleSpring Valley, CA

Based in Spring Valley, Silverado Building & Restoration offers design-build and general contracting across the San Diego metro. It handles new construction, remodeling and renovation, along with disaster remediation and the reconstruction that follows property damage.

(800) 417-6901 2820 Via Orange Way Ste J, Spring Valley, CA 91978

Number 2: JDC Build

4.7(13)out of 5, from 13 reviewson GoogleSan Diego, CA

JDC Build Construction & Remodeling works on whole-home remodels and commercial construction in San Diego. It offers design-build service for residential projects and also takes on commercial remodeling and building jobs.

(619) 800-3205 2640 Financial Ct A, San Diego, CA 92117

What general contractors charge in San Diego

In San Diego, a single-room renovation typically costs $22,000 – $66,500. Remodeling labor in San Diego runs about 11% 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 San Diego 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 san diego", 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 San Diego: 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.