Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, 11 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
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Best overall in Capitola: Godoy Plastering, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Most-reviewed: Watsonville Stucco & Plastering, 14 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #4.
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15 Capitola drywall contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 6 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 15 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Godoy Plastering | 84 | 5.0★ (11) | Aptos, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Moran Drywall | 82 | 4.2★ (5) | Soquel, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Santa Cruz Stucco & Plastering | 81 | 5.0★ (10) | Santa Cruz, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Watsonville Stucco & Plastering | 80 | 5.0★ (14) | Watsonville, 10 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Evolve Drywall | 79 | 4.8★ (14) | Aptos, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Progressive Stucco Solutions | 79 | 5.0★ (12) | Scotts Valley, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Pegasus Drywall | 78 | 3.0★ (4) | Aptos, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | A Better Plastering Co | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Capitola | Sat | — |
| 9 | Cordell Davis Plastering | 78 | 3.3★ (4) | Santa Cruz, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Ramsey Lath & Plaster, Inc. | 77 | 4.6★ (9) | Soquel, 1 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, 11 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Soquel, 1 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 10 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (14).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (14).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Capitola
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stucco contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Soquel, 1 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, 9 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 2 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watsonville, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more drywall contractors within 15 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| All Seasons Lawn Services | In Capitola | |
| Antony Homes | In Capitola | |
| Bay Plastering | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Bruce Olson Construction | In Capitola | |
| Caiazzo Construction Inc | In Capitola | |
| Fuse Architects Inc | 5.0★ (4) | In Capitola |
| General HandyMen Ramos Brothers | In Capitola | |
| Handyman Co-Op | 4.7★ (3) | In Capitola |
| Kirby Construction | In Capitola | |
| Leo Construction | In Capitola | |
| Lincoln West Builders Inc. | In Capitola | |
| Luna Painting Company | 5.0★ (4) | In Capitola |
| Man With Tools | 4.0★ (20) | In Capitola |
| Meschi Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | In Capitola |
| Mora Painting Inc. | 5.0★ (50) | In Capitola |
| Nolan Designs & Engineering | In Capitola | |
| Roy Horn Design & Construction | In Capitola | |
| Sunrise Electrical Contracting | 5.0★ (118) | In Capitola |
| Timberland Construction 831 | In Capitola | |
| Your Pro Installer | 5.0★ (7) | In Capitola |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Capitola. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall repair | $296 | $613 | $930 | Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
We scored 15 Capitola drywall contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Capitola data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |