84/100CR Score
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
Best Drywall Contractors in Rio Del Mar, CA (2026)
17 drywall contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Rio Del Mar: Godoy Plastering, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Most-reviewed: Watsonville Stucco & Plastering, 14 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
17 Rio Del Mar drywall contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 7 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 17 rated businesses.
Top 10 drywall contractors in Rio Del Mar at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Godoy Plastering | 84 | 5.0★ (11) | Aptos, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Watsonville Stucco & Plastering | 81 | 5.0★ (14) | Watsonville, 7 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Moran Drywall | 80 | 4.2★ (5) | Soquel, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Evolve Drywall | 79 | 4.8★ (14) | Aptos, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Santa Cruz Stucco & Plastering | 79 | 5.0★ (10) | Santa Cruz, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Pegasus Drywall | 78 | 3.0★ (4) | Aptos, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Progressive Stucco Solutions | 77 | 5.0★ (12) | Scotts Valley, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Oliveira Plastering | 76 | 4.6★ (5) | Watsonville, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ramsey Lath & Plaster, Inc. | 76 | 4.6★ (9) | Soquel, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | A Better Plastering Co | 76 | 5.0★ (3) | Capitola, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
The 17 best drywall contractors in Rio Del Mar, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Watsonville, 7 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #2 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.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1938 Main St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Based in Soquel, 4 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #3 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.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Address
- 2541 S Rodeo Gulch Rd STE 1, Soquel, CA 95073
Based in Aptos, 10 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
- 4.8★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Santa Cruz, 7 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #5 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.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 6 Squid Row, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Based in Aptos, 1 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #6 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.
- 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Address
- 108 Long Leaf Ln, Aptos, CA 95003
Based in Scotts Valley, 9 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #7 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.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 230 Mt Hermon Rd #25, Scotts Valley, CA 95066
Based in Watsonville, 9 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
- 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews
- Address
- 209 Locust St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Based in Soquel, 2 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #9 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.
- 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2901 Park Ave # C4, Soquel, CA 95073
Based in Capitola, 3 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in Santa Cruz, 6 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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.
- 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews
- Address
- 606 Market St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
Based in Prunedale, 15 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
Based in Aptos, 1 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #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.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 14 Primrose St, Aptos, CA 95003
Based in Santa Cruz, 6 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 334 Chilverton St, Santa Cruz, CA 95062
#15 MZ’s DRYWALL
Based in Watsonville, 8 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 49 Blanca Ln #621, Watsonville, CA 95076
Based in Watsonville, 7 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 125 Hangar Way STE 210, Watsonville, CA 95076
Based in Watsonville, 14 mi away
67/100CR ScoreRanked #17 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.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 234 Live Oak Rd APT B, Watsonville, CA 95076
Also serving Rio Del Mar
18 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & F Drywall | 12 mi | |
| Bay Plastering | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Brad West Drywall | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Castle Plastering | 4 mi | |
| Christensen's Drywall Enterprises | 8 mi | |
| Drywall Authority | 7 mi | |
| Esco Plastering | 3.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Golden State Plastering | 4.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Jamie Jones Drywall | 8 mi | |
| Jeff Bronack Drywall | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Lochner Drywall | 7 mi | |
| LOZOYA DRYWALL INC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Luengas Lath & Plaster | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| MDG Painting | In Rio Del Mar | |
| MSD Drywall | 6 mi | |
| RG Hammerness Drywall | 15 mi | |
| Valencia Plastering | 9 mi | |
| Workhouse Plastering | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
How much do drywall contractors cost in Rio Del Mar?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rio Del Mar. 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 |
How we ranked Rio Del Mar drywall contractors
We scored 17 Rio Del Mar 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 Rio Del Mar 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 |
Drywall contractors in Rio Del Mar: frequently asked questions
Who is the best drywall contractor in Rio Del Mar?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked drywall contractor in Rio Del Mar, CA is Godoy Plastering with a CR Score of 84/100. It has 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Watsonville Stucco & Plastering (#2) and Moran Drywall (#3) follow. We ranked 17 drywall contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many drywall contractors are there in Rio Del Mar?
ContractorsRanked ranks 17 drywall contractors serving Rio Del Mar, CA. Another 18 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which drywall contractors in Rio Del Mar work on weekends?
7 of 17 ranked drywall contractors post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Godoy Plastering (#1), Watsonville Stucco & Plastering (#2) and Evolve Drywall (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in Rio Del Mar?
Drywall repair typically costs $296 to $930, with $613 typical (Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Rio Del Mar. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Rio Del Mar drywall contractors have?
The median Google rating among 17 rated drywall contractors in Rio Del Mar is 5.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. Watsonville Stucco & Plastering has the most, 14 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank drywall contractors?
Each drywall contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do drywall contractors outside Rio Del Mar count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Rio Del Mar city center, our service radius for drywall contractors. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Can drywall contractors pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Rio Del Mar
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 17 drywall contractors serving Rio Del Mar.
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