14 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Live Oak: Teds Excellent Handyman Services, CR Score 89/100; 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: Marcelo Ruiz Handyman & Landscaping Service, 34 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #3.
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14 Live Oak handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 14 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 | 88 | 5.0★ (14) | Santa Cruz, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Marcelo Ruiz Handyman & Landscaping Service | 85 | 4.8★ (34) | Santa Cruz, 2 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Santa Cruz Handyman, Powerwash, Repairs, Upgrades & Help selling cars. | 81 | 4.9★ (24) | Aptos, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | FRG Handyman | 78 | 5.0★ (21) | Campbell, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Arana Home Repair | 77 | 5.0★ (8) | Santa Cruz, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Uncle John's Handyman | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Aptos, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Appliance Home Repair | 77 | 3.8★ (24) | Aptos, 3 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 9 | Handyman Co-Op | 77 | 4.7★ (3) | Capitola, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Jason's Maintenance and Handyman Services | 75 | 4.2★ (10) | Scotts Valley, 5 mi away | — | — |
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, 1 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 Santa Cruz, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Aptos, 1 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Campbell, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 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, 1 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Aptos, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Aptos, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 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 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Scotts Valley, 5 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Interlaken, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 1 mi away
Ranked #12 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, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in Prunedale, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Handyman Services | 1 mi | |
| Burkhardt Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Expert'ease Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Haydens Handyman Services | 2 mi | |
| Home Pro The | 2 mi | |
| Kenny gets it done | 1 mi | |
| Little Joe's Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Man With Tools | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Marvin Valle Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Michaels Handyman Service | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Miguel's Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Mr Cruz Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| MWT Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Ocean View Tree And Landscaping Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Pacific Construction and Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Santa Cruz Handyman Pro | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Skilled Trade Services LLC | 2 mi | |
| Soothing Science | 2 mi | |
| Timberland Construction 831 | 2 mi | |
| Tony's Residential Repairs & Improvements | 1 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Live Oak. 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 14 Live Oak 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 Live Oak 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 |