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5 Best General Contractor Firms in San Diego (2026)

Ranked by real Google ratings and review volume · How we chose

Brad Smith
By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Updated · 8 min read

We compared 17 general contractor firms in San Diego on Google Maps · 5 listed · How we rank

"General contractor" covers everything from a faucet fix to a ground-up dental office, so the name on the door tells you very little. The general contractor firms in San Diego below hold more than 220 Google reviews between them, all rated 4.9 or higher, with review counts that stay under 70, and the reviews show very different kinds of work: whole-home remodels, ADUs, property repairs, restoration and commercial fit-outs.

Short answer: South Coast Builders - Design & Build is rated 5.0 from more than 60 reviews, and its reviewers describe kitchen, bathroom and full-home remodels. Kanna Construction & Remodeling (4.9) is the one with ADU and whole-house reviews, while All World Construction (5.0) handles smaller repairs. No prices are published here.
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What Each General Contractor Builds

# Business Rating Reviews Best for
1 South Coast Builders - Design & Build 5.0 ★ 62 Kitchen, bath and whole-home remodels View ›
2 All World Construction 5.0 ★ 53 Repairs and small projects View ›
3 Kanna Construction & Remodeling 4.9 ★ 54 ADUs and whole-house remodels View ›
4 Ace Group Ki construction 5.0 ★ 30 Commercial and healthcare build-outs View ›
5 Fadox Construction & Restoration 4.9 ★ 31 Restoration and repair after damage View ›
5 Best General Contractor Firms in San Diego (2026)

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#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

South Coast Builders - Design & Build

5.062 Google reviews

South Coast Builders - Design & Build is a general contractor with an office listed as Unit 3910 at 702 Broadway in San Diego. Its site lists kitchen and bathroom remodeling, custom ADUs, room additions and full home remodeling, and its title names La Jolla, Del Mar and Carlsbad. Google lists hours seven days a week.

What people praise

  • One reviewer had a full home remodel with a kitchen, two bathrooms, flooring, drywall and painting, and praises the communication
  • One customer came back for wood flooring after a kitchen remodel years earlier
  • An out-of-state property owner says projects were easy to manage remotely
  • Reviewers praise responsiveness and attention to detail

Worth knowing

  • Its site title names La Jolla, Del Mar and Carlsbad, so check coverage for your street
  • All of its Google ratings are five stars, resting on a modest review base
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating5 / 5
Review volume62 · 97th
Confidenceearly
Recency5 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A strong first call for a kitchen, bathroom or full-home remodel, with the largest review base on this page and a perfect rating. Its site also lists custom ADUs and room additions.

702 Broadway Unit 3910, San Diego, CA 92101

All World Construction logo
#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

All World Construction

5.053 Google reviews

All World Construction is a general contractor that Google lists with carpenter, drywall, painter, plumber, stucco and waterproofing categories. Its site is titled for San Diego property repairs and covers stucco, drywall, balcony and deck repair, plumbing-related repairs, concrete repair and property maintenance, including work for property managers. Google shows no street address.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe punctual, neat crews and early arrivals
  • One reviewer had a bathroom renovation done on time
  • Reviewers mention a plumbing repair, replacing angle stops and hoses, and a wall hole repair
  • One reviewer says the cause of a plumbing problem was explained clearly

Worth knowing

  • The reviews describe repairs and small jobs rather than large builds
  • No street address is listed
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating5 / 5
Review volume53 · 85th
Confidenceearly
Recency4 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Suits repairs, patches and property upkeep. For a major remodel, ask to see comparable projects.

Kanna Construction & Remodeling logo
#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Kanna Construction & Remodeling

4.954 Google reviews

Kanna Construction & Remodeling is a general contractor on Rosecrans St in San Diego. Its site describes residential construction and remodeling, including ADU construction, whole-home remodels with design and construction management, bathroom and kitchen work, landscaping and hardscaping. Google also tags it as a custom home builder and home builder.

What people praise

  • Reviewers describe an ADU above a garage and a full house remodel with a second-floor ADU
  • Two reviewers describe bathroom remodels with crews that arrived on schedule and cleaned up
  • Reviewers say the owner, Sean, visits the job and checks the finished work
  • One reviewer called the bid competitive, neither the cheapest nor the most expensive

Worth knowing

  • One reviewer says early questions about outlet and fixture placement were missed, so some work was redone before communication improved
  • Google lists hours Monday to Friday
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume54 · 91st
Confidenceearly
Recency6 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown98% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A fit for ADUs and larger residential remodels, with owner involvement on site. Agree on fixture and outlet layouts in writing before work starts.

3555 Rosecrans St, San Diego, CA 92110

Ace Group Ki construction logo
#4🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Ace Group Ki construction

5.030 Google reviews

Ace Group Ki construction is a design-build contractor whose site focuses on healthcare and commercial spaces, including dental offices, surgery centers and medical clinics. It lists no street address on Google. Reviewers also describe condo renovations, a patio remodel and safeguard work at a hotel.

What people praise

  • One dentist describes a custom marble reception desk, cabinetry and LED wall in a new dental office
  • Reviewers describe condo renovations finished within the timeline
  • One reviewer says the owner inspected the site regularly
  • One reviewer says the contractor sourced materials locally and passed savings on

Worth knowing

  • No street address is listed
  • Its site is aimed at commercial and healthcare clients
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating5 / 5
Review volume30 · 74th
Confidenceearly
Recency10 months ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown100% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The pick for a dental or medical office build-out or a commercial space. Reviewers also describe condo renovations and a patio remodel.

Fadox Construction & Restoration logo
#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Fadox Construction & Restoration

4.931 Google reviews

Fadox Construction & Restoration is a licensed general contractor and water damage restoration firm at 702 Broadway in San Diego. Its site lists water damage repair, fire damage, mold remediation and flood cleanup alongside kitchen and bathroom remodeling, and says it works with insurance claims. Google lists it as open 24 hours.

What people praise

  • One reviewer says the team coordinated with a mitigation company and contacted the insurer about coverage
  • One reviewer had restoration work followed by a dining room and bathroom remodel
  • Reviewers say the team kept them updated and kept the site clean
  • One reviewer says the work finished on time and within budget

Worth knowing

  • Its site leads with water damage restoration, with remodeling listed after it
Reputation scorecardrank in San Diego
Rating4.9 / 5
Review volume31 · 79th
Confidenceearly
Recency2 weeks ago
Info completenesssite · phone · hours
Rating breakdown97% 5-star
✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: The most natural call after a leak, flood or fire when repairs and a remodel need to be handled together.

702 Broadway, San Diego, CA 92101

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How to read the scorecards

Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume is how many customers have rated the business, compared with other San Diego contractors. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 5.0 from a few dozen people carries less weight than the same score from hundreds. Recency reflects how recently customers are still leaving reviews.

What drives general contractor costs in San Diego

No prices are published here. A general contractor’s bid depends on the scope of the work, the materials you choose, whether permits or design are included, access to the site and how many trades the job needs. Ask for a written scope, a payment schedule and a start date.

Where these contractors are based

South Coast Builders, Kanna Construction & Remodeling and Fadox Construction & Restoration list San Diego street addresses. All World Construction and Ace Group Ki construction list no street address. South Coast Builders’ site names La Jolla, Del Mar and Carlsbad. Searching for a general contractor near me? Each listing shows a phone number and directions where an address exists.

Questions to ask before you sign with a contractor

  • How are change orders priced and approved?
  • Is the bid fixed or does it change with the work?
  • Who is the project manager, and will the same crew be on site each day?
  • Do you handle permits and design, or only construction?
  • What does the payment schedule look like?
  • Can I see a recent project like mine?

Frequently asked questions

Which general contractor in San Diego builds ADUs?

Kanna Construction & Remodeling lists ADU construction on its site, and reviewers describe an ADU above a garage and a second-floor ADU added during a full remodel. South Coast Builders also lists custom ADUs and room additions.

Who should I call for a water damage repair in San Diego?

Fadox Construction & Restoration lists water damage repair, fire damage and mold remediation, and reviewers describe leak repairs coordinated with insurance. It is also listed as open 24 hours on Google.

Do any of these contractors handle small repairs?

All World Construction does. Reviewers describe a wall hole repair, replacing angle stops and hoses, and a plumbing repair, and its site lists drywall, stucco, deck and concrete repair.

Which of these contractors builds dental or medical offices?

Ace Group Ki construction presents itself as a healthcare and commercial design-build firm on its site, and one dentist describes a new dental office with a custom marble reception desk, cabinetry and an LED wall.

Choosing your contractor

Match the firm to the job: South Coast Builders or Kanna for remodels and ADUs, Fadox after water or fire damage, All World for repairs, and Ace Group Ki for commercial and dental spaces. Get the scope, the payment schedule and the start date in writing first.

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