Best Home Builders near San Mateo, CA
1 of these contractors is based in San Mateo; the others serve San Mateo from towns including San Francisco (16 mi), San Carlos (4 mi) and San Jose (31 mi).
1 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · all 10 rated 4.5+ · 5 show a license
Data verified October 15, 2026
BNO Builders
Villa
AYA Homes LLC
Eagle Peak Builders
Innovative Custom Builders
Listed for people planning a new house in and around San Mateo, CA, these 10 contractors build on land you own or on lots they control. A card reflects the way that builder describes its own work, its plans and its service area; the ratings beside it come from public reviews.

Area overview: San Mateo, CA
The 10 contractors on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 166 reviews. When customers rate these contractors on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), quality (85%) and responsiveness (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the contractors on this page are "communication" and "price". 1 is open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 5 show a license on their websites and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 35 years. 1 offers emergency call-outs; 1 offers financing or payment plans; 5 give free estimates; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 10 of the contractors on this page; all 10 publish a contact page; 9 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the contractors on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the contractor before you book.
What should I look for on a builder's site?
Websites are listed for all 10 builders on this page. Look for houses finished years ago rather than renderings, a named list of the plans they build, and a clear statement of which counties they work in. A gallery with no addresses and no plans is a portfolio you cannot check.