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General contractors in San Jose

The 6 general contractors from Google's results for San Jose, California, ordered by Google rating weighted by review count. No firm pays to be listed or ranked.

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Single-room renovation
$25,500 – $77,000strip back and rebuild
Whole-home renovation
$128,000 – $448,000typical 2,000 sq ft house
Gut renovation
$192 – $510per sq ft
San Jose vs US
+28%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: Stepup Construction

5.0(104)out of 5, from 104 reviewson GoogleSan Jose, CA

Step Up Construction remodels homes in Sunnyvale, Santa Clara, San Jose and nearby Bay Area cities. Its residential work includes kitchen and bathroom renovations, accessory dwelling units, roofing and custom home construction.

(408) 609-3932 398 Bay St, San Jose, CA 95123

Number 2: Top Home Builders Inc

5.0(93)out of 5, from 93 reviewson GoogleSan Jose, CA

In San Jose, Top Home Builders takes on home remodeling with a design-led process that shows clients the planned result before construction begins. Projects include kitchen updates, bathroom renovations and custom home builds.

(669) 282-0906 5450 Thornwood Dr E, San Jose, CA 95123

Number 3: Fine General Construction

5.0(11)out of 5, from 11 reviewson GoogleSan Jose, CA

Fine General Construction works in San Jose and the wider Bay Area on bathroom and kitchen remodeling, accessory dwelling units, framing, and plumbing and electrical work. It also takes on general repair and installation jobs around the home.

(408) 832-6107 12390 Mabury Rd, San Jose, CA 95133

Number 4: General Contractors San Jose

5.0(8)out of 5, from 8 reviewson GoogleSan Jose

San Jose General Contractors provides general contracting and home remodeling, including kitchen projects, in San Jose, California.

(408) 549-8543

Number 5: Bay Builders

4.9(59)out of 5, from 59 reviewson GoogleSan Jose, CA

Bay Builders & Remodeling is a general contractor serving San Mateo and Santa Clara counties along with sections of the East Bay. The firm carries home building and remodeling projects from the initial concept through construction.

(408) 583-6797 800 Charcot Ave #100, San Jose, CA 95131

Number 6: Wise Builders

4.8(151)out of 5, from 151 reviewson GoogleSan Jose, CA

Wise Builders is a design-build remodeling company in San Jose that works with homeowners across the Bay Area. It handles full home renovations, with design and construction managed by one team from planning to completion.

(408) 650-2432 2355 Paragon Dr Ste E, San Jose, CA 95131

What general contractors charge in San Jose

In San Jose, a single-room renovation typically costs $25,500 – $77,000. Remodeling labor in San Jose runs about 28% 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 Jose 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 jose", 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 Jose: 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.