17 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Aptos: Teds Excellent Handyman Services, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): MZ Water Systems | Quality Water, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 17.
Most-reviewed: Marcelo Ruiz Handyman & Landscaping Service, 34 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #2.
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17 Aptos handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 17 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teds Excellent Handyman Services | 62 | 4.7★ (21) | Santa Cruz, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Marcelo Ruiz Handyman & Landscaping Service | 61 | 4.8★ (34) | Santa Cruz, 6 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Santa Cruz Handyman, Powerwash, Repairs, Upgrades & Help selling cars. | 60 | 4.9★ (24) | Aptos | — | — |
| 4 | Pedersen Home Enhancement - Handyman Services | 59 | 5.0★ (14) | Santa Cruz, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | All-in-One Hauling | 59 | 5.0★ (5) | Aptos | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Appliance Home Repair | 59 | 3.8★ (24) | Aptos | Evenings | — |
| 7 | FRG Handyman | 58 | 5.0★ (21) | Campbell, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Uncle John's Handyman | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Aptos | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Handyman Co-Op | 54 | 4.7★ (3) | Capitola, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Jason's Maintenance and Handyman Services | 54 | 4.2★ (10) | Scotts Valley, 6 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 trade focus: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, the most in Aptos.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aptos
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Interlaken, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
20 more handymen 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&J Handyman Service | In Aptos | |
| Aptos Plumbing | 4.6★ (89) | In Aptos |
| Ben's Handyman Services | In Aptos | |
| Burkhardt Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Contractors Today | In Aptos | |
| Guillermo Jr's Services | In Aptos | |
| Haydens Handyman Services | In Aptos | |
| John Fuchs Properties, Construction & Real Estate | 5.0★ (10) | In Aptos |
| Kelly Chumley Handyman services | In Aptos | |
| Michaels Handyman Service | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Mr Cruz Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Ocean View Tree And Landscaping Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Aptos |
| Pegasus Drywall | 3.0★ (4) | In Aptos |
| Santa Cruz Handyman Pro | 5.0★ (1) | In Aptos |
| Santa Cruz Handyman Services | In Aptos | |
| Seacliff Construction & Design | 5.0★ (3) | In Aptos |
| Talmadge Construction Inc | 5.0★ (42) | In Aptos |
| The Happy Home Cleaners | In Aptos | |
| Transformational Color | 5.0★ (12) | In Aptos |
| Vegas Handyman Services | In Aptos |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Aptos. 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 17 Aptos handymen 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 Aptos 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 |