36 drywall contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Costa Mesa: Alan Smith Pool Plastering & Remodeling, CR Score 58/100; 4.6★ from 248 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Drywall & Stucco Pros Newport Beach, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 36.
Most-reviewed: Drywall Patch Guys, 82 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 36 ranked after Alan Smith Pool Plastering & Remodeling; ranked #3.
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36 Costa Mesa drywall contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alan Smith Pool Plastering & Remodeling | 58 | 4.6★ (248) | Orange, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Chris' Advanced Drywall Repair | 57 | 4.9★ (77) | Coto De Caza, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Drywall Patch Guys | 56 | 4.8★ (82) | Fountain Valley, 5 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Irvine Stucco & Drywall | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Costa Mesa | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Drywall & Stucco Pros Newport Beach | 55 | 4.6★ (5) | Costa Mesa | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Duarte’s Plastering | 55 | 5.0★ (39) | Garden Grove, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Patchwork's Plastering Co | 53 | 4.8★ (47) | Garden Grove, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Master Drywall | 52 | 4.3★ (6) | Costa Mesa | — | — |
| 9 | Stucco Superstars | 52 | 4.9★ (25) | Westminster, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Central OC Pools | 52 | 5.0★ (65) | Fountain Valley, 5 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 248 Google reviews, the most in Costa Mesa.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coto De Caza, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fountain Valley, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Costa Mesa
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Costa Mesa
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stucco contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garden Grove, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plasterer”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garden Grove, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 47 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Costa Mesa
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Westminster, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fountain Valley, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Garden Grove, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Costa Mesa
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Anaheim, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Ana, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington Beach, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anaheim, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aliso Viejo, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Ana, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Custom home builder”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fountain Valley, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anaheim, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irvine, 5 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anaheim, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Ana, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Drywall & Stucco Pros - Tustin | 47 | 4.3★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 27 | Fast Drywall: Drywall Texture Repair, Drywall Service Contractor Tustin CA | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 28 | Sunrise Drywall | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Kerry's Patching | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 8 mi |
| 30 | Dove Ceilings | 46 | 5.0★ (11) | 13 mi |
| 31 | AR Painting & Remodeling LLC | 46 | 5.0★ (9) | 11 mi |
| 32 | Thomas Painting And Drywall | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 33 | S&J Plastering Contractors, Inc. | 46 | 3.8★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 34 | Gar Drywall Co | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 15 mi |
| 35 | Vella Venetian Plaster | 45 | 4.7★ (6) | 13 mi |
| 36 | Dana's Above It All Ceilings and Drywall | 44 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Coastline DC | 5.0★ (13) | In Costa Mesa |
| Crank Waterproofing | 4.4★ (26) | In Costa Mesa |
| Creative Construction 360 Inc. | 4.9★ (67) | In Costa Mesa |
| Evolution contractors llc | 5.0★ (17) | In Costa Mesa |
| Fast Fair Fix | 5.0★ (11) | In Costa Mesa |
| Handyman Painting Orange County | 4.8★ (18) | In Costa Mesa |
| JRD Construction OC | 4.9★ (43) | In Costa Mesa |
| Lawless Handyman & Carpentry of OC | 4.8★ (15) | In Costa Mesa |
| Legacy Remodeling and Construction | 5.0★ (19) | In Costa Mesa |
| Mahaffey Electric | 5.0★ (54) | In Costa Mesa |
| MG Builders | 5.0★ (17) | In Costa Mesa |
| OC Tasker | 4.9★ (260) | In Costa Mesa |
| OC's Epic Dad Construction | 4.9★ (27) | In Costa Mesa |
| Reliable Handyman Services | 4.9★ (32) | In Costa Mesa |
| RL Remodeling | 5.0★ (13) | In Costa Mesa |
| Ron Romero & Son Painting | 4.4★ (38) | In Costa Mesa |
| SERVPRO of Costa Mesa | 5.0★ (50) | In Costa Mesa |
| Sharp's Painting LLC | 5.0★ (115) | In Costa Mesa |
| Veeto Painting | 5.0★ (16) | In Costa Mesa |
| Your Local SuperHandyMan | 4.6★ (18) | In Costa Mesa |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Costa Mesa. 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 36 Costa Mesa drywall contractors on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Costa Mesa data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |