15 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Santa Cruz: Teds Excellent Handyman Services, CR Score 66/100; 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A2Z Home Repairs Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 15.
Most-reviewed: Marcelo Ruiz Handyman & Landscaping Service, 34 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #2.
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15 Santa Cruz handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 15 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teds Excellent Handyman Services | 66 | 4.7★ (21) | Santa Cruz | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Marcelo Ruiz Handyman & Landscaping Service | 64 | 4.8★ (34) | Santa Cruz | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Pedersen Home Enhancement - Handyman Services | 63 | 5.0★ (14) | Santa Cruz | — | — |
| 4 | Santa Cruz Handyman, Powerwash, Repairs, Upgrades & Help selling cars. | 60 | 4.9★ (24) | Aptos, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | A2Z Home Repairs Service | 59 | 5.0★ (3) | Santa Cruz | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Appliance Home Repair | 57 | 3.8★ (24) | Aptos, 6 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | FRG Handyman | 56 | 5.0★ (21) | Campbell, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Jason's Maintenance and Handyman Services | 55 | 4.2★ (10) | Scotts Valley, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Handyman Co-Op | 54 | 4.7★ (3) | Capitola, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Uncle John's Handyman | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | Aptos, 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: 4.7★ 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 Santa Cruz
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, the most in Santa Cruz.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 3 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #5 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 Aptos, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Campbell, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Scotts Valley, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Capitola, 5 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aptos, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Santa Cruz
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Capitola, 1 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Interlaken, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Prunedale, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Angelo Roofing | 5.0★ (6) | In Santa Cruz |
| Alpha Omega Electric | 4.9★ (120) | In Santa Cruz |
| Burkhardt Construction | 3.0★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
| Character Electric Llc | 5.0★ (3) | In Santa Cruz |
| Cypress Construction Services, Inc. | 4.3★ (4) | In Santa Cruz |
| Expert'ease Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| Gym Handyman Install or Repair | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| J M Construction, building Santa Cruz since 1989 | 5.0★ (6) | In Santa Cruz |
| Little Joe's Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| M.Tapia Plumbing | 5.0★ (6) | In Santa Cruz |
| Marvin Valle Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| Michaels Handyman Service | 3.0★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
| Mr Cruz Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
| Mr. Rooter Plumbing of Santa Cruz | 4.9★ (719) | In Santa Cruz |
| Rosenthal Plumbing | 4.8★ (661) | In Santa Cruz |
| Santa Cruz Green Builders | 5.0★ (11) | In Santa Cruz |
| Spectrum Painting | 5.0★ (2) | In Santa Cruz |
| The Grout Expert Santa Cruz | 5.0★ (7) | In Santa Cruz |
| VB BUILD | 4.0★ (1) | In Santa Cruz |
| Warehouse Direct Flooring Outlet | 4.9★ (128) | In Santa Cruz |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Santa Cruz. 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 15 Santa Cruz 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 Santa Cruz 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 |