17 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ben Lomond: Teds Excellent Handyman Services, CR Score 89/100; 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Caspi Handyman, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 17.
Most-reviewed: Marcelo Ruiz Handyman & Landscaping Service, 34 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #4.
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17 Ben Lomond handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 7 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 | 89 | 4.7★ (21) | Santa Cruz, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Pedersen Home Enhancement - Handyman Services | 84 | 5.0★ (14) | Santa Cruz, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | San Lorenzo Valley Handyman, Repairs, Powerwashing & more | 83 | 5.0★ (13) | Ben Lomond | Sat | — |
| 4 | Marcelo Ruiz Handyman & Landscaping Service | 82 | 4.8★ (34) | Santa Cruz, 9 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Caspi Handyman | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | Los Gatos, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Vantive | 82 | 5.0★ (11) | Los Gatos, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Mr. Fix Bay | 81 | 4.9★ (12) | Los Gatos, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | TVMounty LLC - Same Day TV Mounting Services | 80 | 5.0★ (9) | Cupertino, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Santa Cruz Handyman, Powerwash, Repairs, Upgrades & Help selling cars. | 78 | 4.9★ (24) | Aptos, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | R & U Saratoga Handyman & Remodeling | 76 | 5.0★ (9) | Saratoga, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 availability: 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 9 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ben Lomond
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (34).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cupertino, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Saratoga, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, 8 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Santa Cruz, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews, 20 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burkhardt Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Coastline Handyman Service | In Ben Lomond | |
| Craig's Handyman Service | 8 mi | |
| Expert'ease Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Harrah Construction | 8 mi | |
| Haydens Handyman Services | 8 mi | |
| HomeWise Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | In Ben Lomond |
| Kelly Chumley Handyman services | 8 mi | |
| Little Joe's Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Marvin Valle Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Michaels Handyman Service | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Mr Cruz Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| MWT Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Ocean View Tree And Landscaping Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Pacific Construction and Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Ben Lomond |
| Peter Lyon General Contractor, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Santa Cruz Handyman Pro | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Scotts Valley Handyman Services | 3 mi | |
| The Plumber | 5.0★ (2) | In Ben Lomond |
| The Santa Cruz Repairman | 8 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ben Lomond. 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 Ben Lomond handymen 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 Ben Lomond 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 |