21 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Scotts Valley: Teds Excellent Handyman Services, CR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Caspi Handyman, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #12 of 21.
Most-reviewed: SBA Handyman Services, 38 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #3.
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21 Scotts Valley handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 21 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Teds Excellent Handyman Services | 64 | 4.7★ (21) | Santa Cruz, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Marcelo Ruiz Handyman & Landscaping Service | 61 | 4.8★ (34) | Santa Cruz, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | SBA Handyman Services | 60 | 4.9★ (38) | San Jose, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Pedersen Home Enhancement - Handyman Services | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | Santa Cruz, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Santa Cruz Handyman, Powerwash, Repairs, Upgrades & Help selling cars. | 58 | 4.9★ (24) | Aptos, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Rent-A-Husband | 57 | 2.9★ (7) | Scotts Valley | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Jason's Maintenance and Handyman Services | 57 | 4.2★ (10) | Scotts Valley | — | — |
| 8 | Vantive | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Los Gatos, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Mr. Fix Bay | 56 | 4.9★ (12) | Los Gatos, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Appliance Home Repair | 56 | 3.8★ (24) | Aptos, 7 mi away | Evenings | — |
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, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Jose, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, the most in Scotts Valley.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Cruz, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 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, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Scotts Valley
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.9★ 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 Scotts Valley
Ranked #7 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 Los Gatos, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Los Gatos, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Aptos, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 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, 11 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 Los Gatos, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Capitola, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 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, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 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, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Saratoga, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Interlaken, 15 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Santa Cruz, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Capitola, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Santa Cruz, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Prunedale, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Omega Electric | 4.9★ (213) | In Scotts Valley |
| Burkhardt Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Coastline Handyman Service | 1 mi | |
| Craig's Handyman Service | 4 mi | |
| Expert'ease Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Harrah Construction | 4 mi | |
| Haydens Handyman Services | 3 mi | |
| Little Joe's Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Marvin Valle Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Michaels Handyman Service | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Midtown Handyman | In Scotts Valley | |
| Mr Cruz Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| MWT Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Ocean View Tree And Landscaping Services | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Pacific Construction and Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Peter Lyon General Contractor, Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Santa Cruz Handyman Pro | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Scotts Valley Handyman Services | In Scotts Valley | |
| Skilled Trade Services LLC | In Scotts Valley | |
| The Santa Cruz Repairman | In Scotts Valley |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Scotts Valley. 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 21 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley 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 |