17 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Merced: The Soriano Company – Junk Removal & Handyman, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): RockStrong Handyman Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 17.
Most-reviewed: Robert Vega Handyman Services, 83 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #5.
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17 Merced handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 10 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 | The Soriano Company – Junk Removal & Handyman | 67 | 5.0★ (50) | Merced | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Frey's Handyman Services | 62 | 4.8★ (43) | Atwater, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | RockStrong Handyman Services | 62 | 4.9★ (38) | Merced | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Just-in-Time Sprinkler Repair and Handy Man Service | 61 | 4.7★ (37) | Merced | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Robert Vega Handyman Services | 60 | 4.7★ (83) | Atwater, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Curtice Home Repair | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Merced | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | the whole 9 yards handyman & landscaping | 57 | 4.6★ (9) | Merced | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Angel's Touch Handyman Service | 57 | 5.0★ (6) | Merced | Sat | — |
| 9 | Jesse The Handyman | 57 | 4.9★ (27) | Modesto, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Gibson's Home Improvements | 55 | 4.2★ (5) | Atwater, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 5.0★ 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 Atwater, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 37 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews, the most in Merced.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #6 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 Merced
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Atwater, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Atwater, 10 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 1 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atwater, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chowchilla, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Merced
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Property maintenance”.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| ARMENTA CONSTRUCTION & DEMOLITION | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Best Electric | 4.6★ (11) | In Merced |
| Calor Air HVAC | 5.0★ (7) | In Merced |
| Ed Sewer and Drain | In Merced | |
| Fox Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Merced |
| Grandbay Gutters & Cleaning | 10 mi | |
| Honeydews Professional Home Services | 1 mi | |
| J and A Home Pro Construction and Painting | 4.9★ (36) | In Merced |
| JPC Construction & Handyman | 2.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Julius Prevention Company | 3.8★ (4) | In Merced |
| Just-In-Time Handyman | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Lou Dawgs finish carpentry & construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Merced |
| Melendez Concrete & Handyman | 3.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Ochoa’s Heating & Air | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| PRINCE HANDYMAN AND HARDSCAPES | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Robbins landscaping & handyman services | 2.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Senior Home Repair | In Merced | |
| the whole 9 yards handyman & landscaping | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Tri-Phase Electric | 5.0★ (7) | In Merced |
| Vasquez Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | In Merced |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Merced. 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 Merced 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 Merced 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 |