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Best IT Consultants in Cheval, FL (2026)

231 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cheval: PC Recreated LLC, IFR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: ComputerXpress, 1,692 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 231 ranked; ranked #8.

Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

231 Cheval IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 86 open Saturdays and 50 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 231 rated IT firms.

Most of this list also appears on the IT consultants in Tampa ranking. See IT consultants in Tampa

Top 10 IT consultants in Cheval at a glance

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

Top 10 IT consultants in Cheval at a glance
RankBusinessIFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1PC Recreated LLC604.9★ (44)Elfers, 5 mi awaySatOverall
2SCOUT IT594.8★ (130)Tampa, 14 mi away——
3Pinellas Cyber - Managed IT Security Solutions594.5★ (144)Clearwater, 22 mi awaySat—
4Infotect Design Solutions Inc594.9★ (82)Tampa, 15 mi away——
5Tech Tripp, LLC574.8★ (23)Seminole, 28 mi awaySat · Sun—
6MIT Computers (New Tampa)574.8★ (805)Tampa, 9 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7ShowTech Solutions Inc - Managed IT Services574.7★ (44)Tampa, 14 mi away——
8ComputerXpress574.9★ (1,692)Lakeland, 36 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews
9Mall Digital 360565.0★ (40)Lakeland, 37 mi awaySat—
10Data-Tech564.8★ (132)Tampa, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 231 best IT consultants in Cheval, ranked

Ordered by IFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Cheval

    Based in Elfers, 5 mi away

    60/100IFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
  2. Based in Tampa, 14 mi away

    59/100IFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 130 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1911 N 19th St, Tampa, FL 33605
  3. Based in Seminole, 28 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    12992 Poinsettia Ave, Seminole, FL 33776
  4. Based in Tampa, 9 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 805 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 805 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–7 PM · Sat 11 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    17631 Bruce B Downs Blvd Ste B, Tampa, FL 33647
  5. Based in Lakeland, 36 mi away

    57/100IFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,692 Google reviews, the most in Cheval.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 1,692 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5303 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33813
  6. Based in Lakeland, 37 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1611 Crystal Lake Dr Unit C, Lakeland, FL 33801
  7. Based in Tampa, 9 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    7904 Hopi Pl, Tampa, FL 33634
  8. Based in Citrus Park, 16 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  9. Based in Clearwater, 20 mi away

    56/100IFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 129 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    1901 Ulmerton Rd Ste 425, Clearwater, FL 33762
  10. Based in Palm Harbor, 14 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    35095 US Hwy 19 N, Palm Harbor, FL 34684
  11. Based in Tarpon Springs, 15 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    123 E Tarpon Ave Ste 227, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689
  12. Based in Clearwater, 22 mi away

    55/100IFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    14100 US Hwy 19 N Ste 102, Clearwater, FL 33764
  13. Based in Tampa, 11 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 12 AM–12 AM
    Address
    13528 Prestige Pl Ste 105, Tampa, FL 33635
  14. Based in Tampa, 16 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 124 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    3112 W Empedrado St, Tampa, FL 33629
  15. Based in Gibsonton, 37 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  16. Based in Bloomingdale, 21 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
  17. Based in Hunters Creek, 41 mi away

    54/100IFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.

    Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 12 PM–4 PM · Sun closed

How we ranked Cheval IT consultants

We scored 231 Cheval IT consultants on nine factors, weighted as shown. An IT firm is ranked when its service is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. An IT firm 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 November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Sponsored businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

IFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Cheval data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Review volume15%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 supportMeasured
Service focus15%How clearly the firm does this service (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
Client reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an IT consultant

  1. Ask whether the consultant earns commissions or referral fees on products they recommend.
  2. Check experience with projects like yours, and ask for a sample deliverable.
  3. Agree the deliverables, timeline and price for each phase before work starts.
  4. Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
  5. Get the scope, response times and price in writing before you sign, including how you leave and get your data back.

Questions to ask an IT consultant

  • Do you receive commissions from any vendor you might recommend?
  • What will we receive at the end of the project?
  • Who will do the work, and what similar projects have they completed?
  • Do you bill hourly, per project or on retainer?
  • Will you work alongside our current IT provider?

Terms explained

MSP (managed service provider)
A firm that runs a business’s IT for a recurring fee: monitoring, patching, help desk, backups and security tools.
Co-managed IT
An arrangement where an outside firm supports an in-house IT person or team, sharing tools and tasks.
Break-fix
IT support paid per incident or per hour, with no monthly agreement.
SLA (service-level agreement)
The contract terms for response and resolution times, uptime and support hours.
Help desk
The support line staff call or email for IT problems.
RMM
Remote monitoring and management software that lets an IT firm watch, patch and fix computers remotely.
vCIO
A virtual chief information officer: part-time IT strategy and budgeting from an outside firm.
MSSP
A managed security service provider: a firm that monitors and manages security tools around the clock.
EDR / MDR
Endpoint detection and response software, and the managed service of people watching its alerts (managed detection and response).
MFA
Multi-factor authentication: a second proof of identity, such as an app prompt, on top of a password.
Penetration test
An authorised, simulated attack on your systems to find weaknesses before criminals do.
SOC 2
An independent auditor’s report (AICPA standard) on a service provider’s security controls.

IT consultants in Cheval: frequently asked questions

Who is the best IT consultant in Cheval?

By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Cheval, FL is PC Recreated LLC with an IFR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 44 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 2 PM. SCOUT IT (#2) and Pinellas Cyber - Managed IT Security Solutions (#3) follow. We ranked 231 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which IT consultants in Cheval work on weekends?

86 of 231 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 50 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are PC Recreated LLC (#1), Pinellas Cyber - Managed IT Security Solutions (#3) and Tech Tripp, LLC (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.

What Google rating do Cheval IT consultants have?

The median Google rating among 231 rated IT consultants in Cheval is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. ComputerXpress has the most, 1,692 reviews, and ranks #8. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ITFirmsRanked rank IT consultants?

Each IT consultant gets a 0–100 IFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), review volume (15%), service focus (15%) and recency (10%). An IT firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only IT firms with a confirmed service and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do IT consultants outside Cheval count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Cheval city center, our service radius for IT consultants. Each listing shows where the IT firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the IFR Score, so a nearby IT firm gets a small edge.

Can IT consultants pay to rank higher on ITFirmsRanked?

No. The IFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured IT firms may appear above the list, labelled Sponsored and showing their honest rank.

What does an IT consultant do?

IT consultants advise on technology plans and projects: system selection, cloud migrations, budgets, security and compliance programmes, often as a part-time or virtual CIO.

How are it consultants in Cheval ranked?

By IFR Score: Google rating and review volume, recent reviews, opening hours, how clearly the firm does IT consulting, distance, a claimed profile, our badge and verified client reviews. Sponsored placements never change the order.

When does a business need an IT consultant rather than an IT provider?

For decisions and projects rather than day-to-day support: choosing a new system, planning a cloud move, setting an IT budget, preparing for an audit or reviewing an existing IT provider.

How do IT consultants charge?

By the hour, by the project or on a monthly retainer for ongoing virtual CIO work. Ask for a fixed price or a capped estimate on defined projects.

Update log for Cheval

  1. November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 231 IT consultants serving Cheval.