Local Pros / California / San Mateo
General Contractors in San Mateo, CA
24 local general contractors serving San Mateo and the surrounding area. San Mateo is a smaller city where most pros also serve nearby towns. See typical California costs and a free DIY-or-hire breakdown before you reach out. We never sell your info and never take kickbacks.
Population
~103,536
Pros within 35 mi
24
Nearest listed
1 mi
Typical general contracting cost in California: hiring runs $78,000–$216,000, DIY about $59,000–$171,100. Calibrate it to San Mateo before you call.
General Contractors near San Mateo
Moal Coachbuilders
General Contractor · Oakland, California · 17 mi
Ideal Landscape & Concrete
Masonry · San Mateo, California · 1 mi
Five Or Free Electrical Heating & Air Solutions
Electrician · San Mateo, California · 1 mi
Spotlight Roofing Inc
Roofer · San Mateo, California · 1 mi
Malakai Concrete & Demolition | Concrete Contractor
Masonry · San Mateo, California · 2 mi
Rock Bay Construction & Remodeling
Kitchen Remodel · Redwood City, California · 5 mi
R&S Erection of San Mateo
Electrician · South San Francisco, California · 8 mi
A-1 SERVICES
Electrician · Redwood City, California · 8 mi
Atherton Appliance & Kitchens
Kitchen Remodel · Redwood City, California · 8 mi
A+ Room Addition Contractor Palo Alto
Siding · Palo Alto, California · 12 mi
ROOFWORX Inc.
Roofer · San Francisco, California · 12 mi
El Camino General Engineering Inc
Masonry · Palo Alto, California · 12 mi
Permits & rules in California
Permit rules for general contracting vary by city and county in California. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the California guide for specifics. Varies by municipality California general contracting costs are calibrated from the national average using California's regional price parity (1.18) and local labor index (1.22).
See California permit details →General Contractors in San Mateo: common questions
How much does it cost to hire a general contractor in San Mateo, California?
In California, general contracting typically runs $78,000 to $216,000 when you hire a pro, and about $59,000 to $171,100 if you do it yourself. San Mateo prices track the California range, with larger metros toward the high end. Size it to your own home with our free calculator.
Do I need a permit for general contracting in California?
Permit rules for general contracting vary by city and county in California. Most structural, electrical, plumbing, or mechanical work needs a permit and an inspection. Confirm with your local building department, or see the California guide for specifics. Varies by municipality Always confirm with the San Mateo or California building department before work begins.
Should I DIY or hire a general contractor in San Mateo?
General contracting is rated moderate for a DIYer. Doing it yourself can save the gap between $59,000 to $171,100 and $78,000 to $216,000, but general contractors bring tools, permits, and a warranty. For a large or time-sensitive job, a local pro in San Mateo is usually the safer call. Our free DIY-or-hire calculator walks through it.
How many general contractors serve San Mateo?
We currently list 24 general contractors within about 35 miles of San Mateo, the nearest about 1 miles out. We never sell your information and never take kickbacks.