22 drywall contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Encinitas: Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Innovation Drywall Company, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 22.
Most-reviewed: A JF Drywall, 30 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 22 ranked after Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman; ranked #5.
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22 Encinitas drywall contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman | 87 | 4.9★ (79) | Carlsbad, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | North County Plaster and Stucco | 84 | 5.0★ (14) | Encinitas | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Dunn Drywall | 76 | 5.0★ (8) | Carlsbad, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Innovation Drywall Company | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | Bonita, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | A JF Drywall | 76 | 5.0★ (30) | Vista, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | AMG Drywall, Inc | 76 | 5.0★ (12) | Encinitas | — | — |
| 7 | West Coast Drywall & Paint | 74 | 5.0★ (6) | San Diego, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Oceanside Drywall | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | Carlsbad, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | THE BEST DRYWALL INC | 74 | 5.0★ (7) | Bonita, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Deluxe Drywall Inc | 73 | 5.0★ (10) | Carlsbad, 6 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Encinitas
Based in Carlsbad, 12 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (79).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, 30 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Encinitas
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stucco contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 12 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oceanside, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bostonia, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Stucco 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alliance Green Builders | 5.0★ (3) | In Encinitas |
| Burtech Plumbing | 4.7★ (160) | In Encinitas |
| California Coatings Painting Company Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| Canady Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| Encinitas Handyman | 5.0★ (12) | In Encinitas |
| Espana's Landscaping & Construction | 5.0★ (7) | In Encinitas |
| GAR Builders INC | 4.2★ (10) | In Encinitas |
| Golden State General Contractors | 5.0★ (2) | In Encinitas |
| Hossini Homes | 5.0★ (25) | In Encinitas |
| J.A. Bettencourt Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Encinitas |
| KDI Builders | 5.0★ (20) | In Encinitas |
| Premar Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Encinitas |
| Pro Home Improvement- Rancho Santa Fe | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| Russell Handy Painting | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| Schiefer Construction | 5.0★ (5) | In Encinitas |
| Sheiner Construction | 5.0★ (13) | In Encinitas |
| Stubbins Painting | 4.9★ (93) | In Encinitas |
| Tidal Contracting | 4.6★ (7) | In Encinitas |
| TRM Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | In Encinitas |
| Veterans Elite Contractors LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Encinitas |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Encinitas. 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 22 Encinitas 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 Encinitas 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 |