55 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Valley Center: Skyline TV Mounting, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 190 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 55.
Most-reviewed: Rapid Repair Handyman, 185 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 55 ranked after Skyline TV Mounting; ranked #5.
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55 Valley Center handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 38 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 55 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skyline TV Mounting | 66 | 5.0★ (190) | Escondido, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Goldie Mount Service | 61 | 5.0★ (108) | Sorrento Valley, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Pro Handyman | 60 | 5.0★ (102) | Carlsbad, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Blady's Drywall Repair and Painting Services - Handyman | 59 | 4.9★ (79) | Carlsbad, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Rapid Repair Handyman | 59 | 4.9★ (185) | Carlsbad, 10 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Guy on a Ladder Handyman | 59 | 5.0★ (40) | Carlsbad, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Shaffer Home Improvement | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | Camp Pendleton South, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Joe's Home Services | 58 | 4.7★ (43) | Escondido, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | My North County Handyman | 57 | 4.2★ (5) | Escondido, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | SJS Handyman | 56 | 5.0★ (20) | Carlsbad, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 190 Google reviews, the most in Valley Center.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sorrento Valley, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton South, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Escondido, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Escondido, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Carlsbad, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Carlsbad, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Marcos, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camp Pendleton North, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Temecula, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Camp Pendleton South, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Vista, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Vista, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Escondido, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carlsbad, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Carlsbad, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escondido, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Escondido, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 55 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Handyman Pros | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Adrian Quality HANDYMAN | In Valley Center | |
| Bellamy Daffe – Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Cowart Innovative Solutions, Inc | 3.7★ (3) | In Valley Center |
| Greg Wanket Construction | In Valley Center | |
| Handy by Al | In Valley Center | |
| Handyman Mike | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Henderson's Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| JTG Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| La Costa Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Marchand's Bob Home Improvement's | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mendoza Handyman | In Valley Center | |
| Niemela WoodCraft & Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| PMR - Property Maintenance & Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Rosas handyman services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| RSF Property Services & Handyman Repairs | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Saddleback Carpentry | In Valley Center | |
| The Fixologist | 5.0★ (2) | In Valley Center |
| unique builds | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Vista Home Repair & Power washing | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Valley Center. 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 55 Valley Center 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 Valley Center 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 |