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The 3 Best General contractors in Salt Lake City

2027 Edition

Three general contractors in Salt Lake City worth calling first, chosen from 3 local companies on their public record. Here is why each one made it.

Updated By the Local Three editors How we select

Editor's Pick

Jacobsen Construction Co

4.3 from 48 reviews

Based in
Salt Lake City
Coverage
Based in Salt Lake City

Why we picked them

The strongest overall record of the 3 general contractors we reviewed in Salt Lake City: rating, review volume, recent activity and years in business, taken together.

Checked Oct 2026
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At a glance

The three, side by side

Comparison of the selected general contractors in Salt Lake City
01Okland Construction02Jacobsen Construction Co03Hogan & Associates Construction
Best forReader FavoriteEditor's Pick–
Rating4.3 · 18 reviews4.3 · 48 reviews4.4 · 18 reviews
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LicenseNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yetNot confirmed yet
Based inSalt Lake CitySalt Lake CityCenterville

Methodology

How we selected these businesses

Three is a deliberately small number. It forces us to leave out good companies.

Read the full methodology

  1. We start with everyone.3 general contractors in Salt Lake City, from public listings and review platforms.
  2. We remove the risky.No working phone, too few genuine reviews or a weak rating.
  3. We read the record.Review volume and recency, years in business and the record checks we could confirm.
  4. Editors keep three.And write down who each one suits best.

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Local facts · Salt Lake

Salt Lake City, by the numbers

Public records tell you how busy the trade is and what the rules ask of every job. Read them before you call.

Land area
110.9 sq mi
U.S. Census Bureau, 2025 Gazetteer files · 2025
Salt Lake City residents
218,428
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · July 1, 2025
Population change since 2020: from 199,726 (April 2020 base)
+9.4%
U.S. Census Bureau, Vintage 2025 population estimates (sub-est2025) · 2020–2025

Public sources, checked November 5, 2026.

Local guide

Hiring general contractors in Salt Lake City: what to know first

Check the license

Look the company up on your state’s license search, and ask for insurance papers sent by the insurer.

Compare written quotes

Three quotes for the same work, each listing what is not included.

Ask about the warranty

In writing, clear about what it covers, and transferable if you sell.

Pay in stages

Pay for finished, inspected stages, not dates. More in our Salt Lake City cost guide.

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Questions

Questions about general contractors in Salt Lake City

How did the editors choose these general contractors in Salt Lake City?
Editors shortlist businesses with strong ratings and enough reviews, check their records, and choose the final picks against the published criteria. We compared 3 general contractors for Salt Lake City.
Which of these general contractors in Salt Lake City has the best reviews?
Hogan & Associates Construction has a 4.4 rating from 18 public reviews, the highest on this page.
Which of these general contractors has the most reviews?
Jacobsen Construction Co, with 48 public reviews. A long review history shows how a business handles many jobs.
Are these general contractors licensed?
3 of the 3 businesses here had their state license checked against public records. Each profile shows the source and the date of the check.
How many quotes should I get for general contractors in Salt Lake City?
Get at least three. Use the quote form on this page: only the businesses you tick receive your request.

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