Home services in Santa Cruz, CA: 2026 report
2,721 ranked entriesUpdated 28 trade lists
The 28 trade lists for Santa Cruz, CA hold 2,721 ranked entries. Roofers have the most, with 311. 17.5% of ranked entries post 24/7 hours.
Key numbers for Santa Cruz
Shares use ranked businesses as their base. A business in two trade lists counts in both.
2,721
ranked entries by CR Score, in 28 trade lists
5,697
trade listings serving the city; a business counts once per trade
5.0
median of the trades’ median Google ratings
17.5%
of ranked entries post 24/7 hours (475)
Contractor trades in Santa Cruz, by ranked businesses
| Trade | Ranked | Serving the city | Median rating | Median reviews | 24/7 share | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Roofers | 311 | 637 | 4.9 | 15 | 15.4% | |
| Home builders | 251 | 550 | 5.0 | 10 | 5.2% | |
| General contractors | 242 | 712 | 5.0 | 7 | 6.2% | |
| Water damage restoration companies | 189 | 302 | 5.0 | 19 | 59.3% | |
| Plumbers | 180 | 269 | 4.9 | 24 | 37.8% | |
| Electricians | 161 | 302 | 5.0 | 15 | 24.2% | |
| HVAC contractors | 159 | 217 | 4.9 | 21 | 27% | |
| Kitchen remodelers | 143 | 257 | 5.0 | 13 | 7.7% | |
| Solar installers | 142 | 270 | 4.9 | 16 | 14.1% | |
| Bathroom remodelers | 131 | 256 | 5.0 | 13 | 9.2% | |
| Window installers | 127 | 214 | 4.8 | 19 | 4.7% | |
| Tree services | 105 | 168 | 4.9 | 12 | 23.8% | |
| Concrete contractors | 89 | 216 | 5.0 | 8 | 5.6% | |
| Flooring contractors | 70 | 163 | 4.9 | 17 | 5.7% | |
| Garage door repair companies | 48 | 67 | 5.0 | 20 | 39.6% | |
| Gutter installers | 44 | 95 | 5.0 | 16 | 13.6% | |
| Landscapers | 43 | 128 | 4.9 | 10 | 4.7% | |
| Foundation repair companies | 40 | 82 | 4.9 | 21 | 5% | |
| Fence contractors | 39 | 80 | 5.0 | 13 | 7.7% | |
| Masonry contractors | 38 | 97 | 5.0 | 11 | 13.2% | |
| Painters | 33 | 125 | 5.0 | 12 | 0% | |
| Siding contractors | 29 | 90 | 5.0 | 19 | 6.9% | |
| Deck builders | 28 | 91 | 5.0 | 10 | 7.1% | |
| Demolition contractors | 25 | 50 | 5.0 | 8 | 4% | |
| Insulation contractors | 16 | 43 | 5.0 | 10 | 43.8% | |
| Handymen | 15 | 72 | 4.9 | 13 | 13.3% | |
| Drywall contractors | 13 | 70 | 5.0 | 5 | 0% | |
| Tile installers | 10 | 74 | 5.0 | 8 | 30% |
Method and basis
- Serving counts are active, de-duplicated businesses within each trade’s service radius of Santa Cruz, as of October 22, 2026.
- Ranked businesses have a confident trade match and 3 or more Google reviews, or a claimed profile.
- Median rating, median reviews and the shares are measured over ranked businesses.
- 24/7 share counts those whose posted hours say they are open around the clock.
- Figures are recalculated with each weekly data update. This page shows the latest figures for the year in its title.
Cite this report: ContractorsRanked, “Home Services in Santa Cruz, CA: 2026 Report”, https://www.contractorsranked.com/reports/santa-cruz-ca-home-services-2026, data as of October 22, 2026.
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