9 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Pacific Grove: Bolt Handyman Services, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Monterey John's Repair, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.
Most-reviewed: Yates Property Maintenance, 20 Google reviews at 3.0★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #5.
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9 Pacific Grove handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 9 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bolt Handyman Services | 90 | 5.0★ (12) | Prince Edward, 3 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Monterey John's Repair | 87 | 4.0★ (6) | Seaside, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Wesohandy | 86 | 4.6★ (11) | Prunedale, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Your Trusted Handyguy | 85 | 5.0★ (5) | Monterey, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Yates Property Maintenance | 84 | 3.0★ (20) | Marina, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Fast Patch | 83 | 5.0★ (9) | Seaside, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | French Handyman Services | 81 | 5.0★ (7) | Alameda, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | CVL Home Repairs | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | Pacific Grove | — | — |
| 9 | Omar The Handyman | 78 | 5.0★ (8) | Seaside, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Monterey, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marina, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.0★ from 20 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (20).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Alameda, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pacific Grove
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaside, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Pacific Grove. 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 9 Pacific Grove 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 Pacific Grove 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 |