92/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 461 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 461 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1113 S 43rd St, San Diego, CA 92113
Best Handymen in El Cajon, CA (2026)
139 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in El Cajon: Andre Handyman, CR Score 92/100; 5.0★ from 461 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): I Can Fix That, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 139.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Unstoppable Handyman, 496 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 139 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
139 El Cajon handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 87 open Saturdays and 56 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 139 rated businesses.
Top 10 handymen in El Cajon at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Andre Handyman | 92 | 5.0★ (461) | San Diego, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | I Can Fix That | 88 | 4.9★ (263) | San Diego, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. Handyman serving Inland San Diego | 88 | 4.9★ (291) | Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Unstoppable Handyman | 87 | 4.9★ (496) | Lemon Grove, 6 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | 24/7 handyman services | 87 | 4.9★ (114) | Chula Vista, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | HUGE Handyman | 87 | 5.0★ (201) | San Diego, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Cedrick the Handyman | 86 | 5.0★ (19) | El Cajon | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | San Diego Handyman | Express Services | 85 | 4.7★ (95) | San Diego, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | ANYTHING ANYTIME ANYWHERE HANDYMAN | 85 | 4.8★ (26) | Coronado, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Handyman Hank Pro | 85 | 4.8★ (19) | Bonita, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 139 best handymen in El Cajon, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in San Diego, 15 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 263 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 263 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 14430 Via Venezia, San Diego, CA 92129
Based in Casa de Oro-Mount Helix, 2 mi away
88/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 291 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.9★ from 291 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Wed 8 AM–6 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
Based in Lemon Grove, 6 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 496 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (496).
- 4.9★ from 496 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2873 Citronella Ave, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
Based in Chula Vista, 14 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 201 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 8170 Ronson Rd STE H, San Diego, CA 92111
Based in El Cajon
86/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Diego, 6 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.7★ from 95 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–11 PM · Sun 8 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 4881 Rolando Ct #79, San Diego, CA 92115
Based in Coronado, 9 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bonita, 8 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Chula Vista, 8 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in La Jolla, 9 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lemon Grove, 7 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 1232 Tangelos Pl, Lemon Grove, CA 91945
#14 Handy Mandy SD
Based in La Mesa, 2 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–9 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 5991 Howell Dr, La Mesa, CA 91942
Based in Poway, 11 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 325 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.9★ from 325 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 12356 McIvers Ct suite b1, Poway, CA 92064
#16 Rogue Remodeling
Based in La Mesa, 9 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#17 Aksestroy LLC
Based in El Cajon
84/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
#18 Honey Do Done
Based in Chula Vista, 12 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 53 Center St, Chula Vista, CA 91910
#19 JFB
Based in El Cajon
83/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 6 AM–5 PM
Based in National City, 9 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Diego, 15 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 283 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.6★ from 283 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6:30 PM
- Address
- 12396 World Trade Dr # 106, San Diego, CA 92128
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 424 15th St, San Diego, CA 92101
#23 JD Handyman
Based in Alpine, 8 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in San Diego, 14 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–8 PM
- Address
- New Salem Way, San Diego, CA 92126
Based in Santee, 4 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 10 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 8763 Mesa Rd, Santee, CA 92071
Handymen ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 139 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving El Cajon
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acrylic Improvements | 5.0★ (4) | In El Cajon |
| Aj Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In El Cajon |
| Art's Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Boudagh electrician handyman | 4.0★ (1) | In El Cajon |
| Carini Home Services | 4.8★ (196) | In El Cajon |
| East County Handyman | In El Cajon | |
| Eli's Elite Handyman Services | In El Cajon | |
| Gomez Handyman Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In El Cajon |
| Home Tech Services LLC | In El Cajon | |
| iFix It Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| IM Remodel | 5.0★ (1) | In El Cajon |
| J&P assembly services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Mark's Handyman Services | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Mauzy Cooling, Heating, Plumbing, and Electrical | 4.8★ (4,710) | In El Cajon |
| Moree Mechanical | 5.0★ (2) | In El Cajon |
| Reliable Appliance, Heating and Air | 4.6★ (3,124) | In El Cajon |
| Remedy Rooter | 5.0★ (294) | In El Cajon |
| The Christmas Light Pros | 1.0★ (1) | In El Cajon |
| Traveling Toolbox Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In El Cajon |
| White Rabbit Craftsman | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
How much do handymen cost in El Cajon?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for El Cajon. 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 El Cajon handymen
We scored 139 El Cajon 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 El Cajon 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 |
Handymen in El Cajon: frequently asked questions
Who is the best handyman in El Cajon?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in El Cajon, CA is Andre Handyman with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 5.0★ from 461 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. I Can Fix That (#2) and Mr. Handyman serving Inland San Diego (#3) follow. We ranked 139 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many handymen are there in El Cajon?
ContractorsRanked ranks 139 handymen serving El Cajon, CA. 5 of them are based in El Cajon; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which handymen in El Cajon are open 24/7?
23 ranked handymen in El Cajon post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Andre Handyman (#1), I Can Fix That (#2) and 24/7 handyman services (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which handymen in El Cajon work on weekends?
87 of 139 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 56 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Andre Handyman (#1), I Can Fix That (#2) and Mr. Handyman serving Inland San Diego (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in El Cajon?
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 El Cajon. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do El Cajon handymen have?
The median Google rating among 139 rated handymen in El Cajon is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Unstoppable Handyman has the most, 496 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank handymen?
Each handyman 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 handymen outside El Cajon count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the El Cajon city center, our service radius for handymen. 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.
Update log for El Cajon
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 139 handymen serving El Cajon.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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