132 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in El Cerrito: NBH Lock Services, CR Score 62/100; 4.7★ from 50 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): handyman Yacoub Sadan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 132.
Most-reviewed: Honey Homes, 431 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 132 ranked; ranked #7.
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132 El Cerrito handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 83 open Saturdays and 45 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 132 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | NBH Lock Services | 62 | 4.7★ (50) | Bay Point, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | R8Works | 59 | 5.0★ (27) | Daly City, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | handyman Yacoub Sadan | 59 | 4.9★ (55) | San Francisco, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Kaminskiy Care and Repair Handyman Services | 59 | 4.8★ (283) | Walnut Creek, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Westman's TV Mounting And Handyman Services | 59 | 4.9★ (207) | Alameda, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Mr. Handyman Serving Walnut Creek and San Ramon Valley | 59 | 4.9★ (91) | Walnut Creek, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Honey Homes | 59 | 4.9★ (431) | Lafayette, 11 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Dan's Home and Yard | 58 | 4.9★ (45) | Alameda, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Karma Handy - Handyman Services | 58 | 5.0★ (17) | Albany, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Diaz handyman services | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | El Cerrito | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Daly City, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walnut Creek, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 283 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alameda, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walnut Creek, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lafayette, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 431 Google reviews, the most in El Cerrito.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alameda, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in El Cerrito
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkeley, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 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 San Pablo, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Alameda, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Benicia, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 156 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkeley, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hercules, 9 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Clara, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Richmond, 3 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Daly City, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Oakland, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dixon, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Walnut Creek, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 132 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| APT Maintenance Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| CAT Construction | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| G&K Handyman Services | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Handyman Flores | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Handyman Herrera | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| ICS Multiple Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Jay's local landscape | In El Cerrito | |
| Mazariegos Building | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| MGL Mongolian Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mike's Home and Business Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Oakland Hills Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Perfect Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| PHS Painting & Handyman service's | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Richard Elliott Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| SBG Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| SP CONSTRUCTION CO | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| T3chy | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| The Handyjew | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| WEH General Housework | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Wit da BuiZz / GoOd HanD's | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for El Cerrito. 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 132 El Cerrito 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 El Cerrito 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 |