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Best overall in San Luis Obispo: Matar Handyman Services, CR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A Little of This & That LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 35.
Most-reviewed: SLO Dryer Vent Cleaning, 216 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #4.
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35 San Luis Obispo handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 35 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Matar Handyman Services | 59 | 4.8★ (18) | Los Osos, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | SLO Handyman Service | 58 | 4.6★ (19) | San Luis Obispo | Sat | — |
| 3 | A Little of This & That LLC | 58 | 4.7★ (20) | Los Osos, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | SLO Dryer Vent Cleaning | 57 | 5.0★ (216) | San Luis Obispo | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Cody Runyon Remodeling | 56 | 4.8★ (16) | Morro Bay, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | San Luis Obispo Handyman | 56 | 5.0★ (30) | Los Osos, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Handiest Man | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Grover Beach, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | American Dreams Construction Company | 56 | 3.7★ (3) | Atascadero, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Handymancrackerjack | 55 | 5.0★ (4) | San Luis Obispo | Sat | — |
| 10 | Central Coast Handyman Service | 55 | 4.7★ (12) | Arroyo Grande, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
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: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 San Luis Obispo
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 216 Google reviews, the most in San Luis Obispo.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morro Bay, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grover Beach, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Atascadero, 1 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 San Luis Obispo
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Atascadero, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Atascadero, 13 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 4 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Maria, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guadalupe, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Luis Obispo
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Janitorial service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Atascadero, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Lamp repair service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Luis Obispo
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Plumber”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Osos, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Morro Bay, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arroyo Grande, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 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 #35, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Localboy Handyman Services LLC | 50 | 5.0★ (3) | 12 mi |
| 27 | Atwood Enterprises | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 28 | San Luis Obispo Remodeling | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | In San Luis Obispo |
| 29 | iwerks construction and professional handyman services | 49 | 4.9★ (8) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Coastal Handyman Service | 48 | 5.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 31 | Garcia Renovations | 48 | 5.0★ (3) | 5 mi |
| 32 | Beem Design & Construction | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 33 | Odd-jobs handyman | 46 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Central Coast WEED PULLERS | 46 | 5.0★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 35 | 5 Cities Mobile Screen and Home Services | 44 | 4.6★ (10) | 12 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 5 Star Electrical Services Inc | 5.0★ (128) | In San Luis Obispo |
| A.X. HANDYMAN SERVICES LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Artifex Industries | Additions, Remodels, New Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Charged Up EVs | 5.0★ (77) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Electricraft Inc | 4.5★ (16) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Finn Plumbing Inc. | 4.9★ (38) | In San Luis Obispo |
| HandymanCrackerjack | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Hartsten Construction | 5.0★ (13) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Holland Painting | 5.0★ (29) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Izzy Plumbing | 4.5★ (91) | In San Luis Obispo |
| J K Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Matarthehandyman | 5.0★ (1) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Nate's 48 Plumbing | 5.0★ (3) | In San Luis Obispo |
| PoorBoy Electric & Lighting | 5.0★ (27) | In San Luis Obispo |
| SLO Trenchless | 5.0★ (4) | In San Luis Obispo |
| THE Construction Company | 4.6★ (10) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Thoma Electric, Inc. | 4.7★ (18) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Total Plumbing Heating & Air | 4.4★ (71) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Wallace Plumbing | 4.8★ (35) | In San Luis Obispo |
| Wighton's Electric, Plumbing, Heating, and Air | 4.7★ (1,714) | In San Luis Obispo |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for San Luis Obispo. 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 35 San Luis Obispo 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 San Luis Obispo 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 |