65/100IFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Best IT Consultants in Lemon Grove, CA (2026)
140 IT consultants ranked by IFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Lemon Grove: Skyriver IT, IFR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Tech 2U, 902 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 140 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. IT providers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
140 Lemon Grove IT consultants are ranked here by IFR Score, from nine published factors. 54 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 140 rated IT firms.
Top 10 IT consultants in Lemon Grove at a glance
Ranked by IFR Score from public data. Sponsored placements are labelled and never change the order.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skyriver IT | 65 | 4.9★ (116) | San Diego, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Coast Techs Consulting | 60 | 5.0★ (14) | San Diego, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | 247PcTech | 60 | 4.9★ (393) | Chula Vista, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Tech 2U | 60 | 4.9★ (902) | La Mesa, 3 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | AUTOMATES | 59 | 5.0★ (177) | National City, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | TechHub Direct | 58 | 5.0★ (234) | Lakeside, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | TeQ I.Q. Computer Repair | 58 | 3.0★ (4) | La Mesa, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Purely Cloud | 58 | 3.7★ (9) | San Diego, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | EJ's IT Consulting | 58 | 5.0★ (53) | Bonita, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | FIT Solutions | 58 | 5.0★ (634) | San Diego, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 140 best IT consultants in Lemon Grove, 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.
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #2 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.
#3 247PcTech
Based in Chula Vista, 10 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 393 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#4 Tech 2U
Based in La Mesa, 3 mi away
60/100IFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 902 Google reviews, the most in Lemon Grove.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#5 AUTOMATES
Based in National City, 7 mi away
59/100IFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakeside, 10 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 234 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa, 2 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#8 Purely Cloud
Based in San Diego, 15 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and service focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonita, 22 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer repair service”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#10 FIT Solutions
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 634 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Coronado, 22 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 189 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#12 Dispatch Tech
Based in San Diego, 5 mi away
58/100IFR ScoreRanked #12 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.
Based in San Diego, 4 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 161 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa, 2 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in La Jolla, 16 mi away
57/100IFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 202 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
#16 Lawgistics
Based in Carlsbad, 30 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Chula Vista, 9 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 5 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 243 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in Costa Mesa, 14 mi away
56/100IFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 388 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa, 3 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and service focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#23 Worksters
Based in San Diego, 8 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and service focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Computer consultant”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; recency and availability not yet collected.
#24 centrexIT
Based in Poway, 14 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
55/100IFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 225 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 9 factors; recency not yet collected.
IT consultants ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in IFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 140 ranked IT consultants here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | IFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Network Antics IT Support & Consultants | 55 | 5.0★ (35) | 8 mi |
| 27 | Easy Computer Solutions | 54 | 4.9★ (240) | 9 mi |
| 28 | San Diego Computer Consulting | 54 | 4.9★ (59) | 13 mi |
| 29 | DigiModels | 54 | 4.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 30 | ComNetPros | 54 | 5.0★ (8) | 46 mi |
| 31 | DC Computers | 54 | 4.5★ (184) | 7 mi |
| 32 | Cre8tive Technology & Design | 54 | 3.9★ (8) | 12 mi |
| 33 | Outback Cyber | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | 12 mi |
| 34 | M&E Computers | 54 | 4.9★ (106) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Palecek Consulting Group | 54 | 4.3★ (6) | 12 mi |
| 36 | PC Repair Center | 53 | 4.7★ (193) | 35 mi |
| 37 | G Squared Computing | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | 13 mi |
| 38 | Corporate Technologies | 53 | 4.7★ (40) | 19 mi |
| 39 | eIS Business Solutions | 53 | 5.0★ (7) | 22 mi |
| 40 | AMA Networks | 53 | 5.0★ (18) | 9 mi |
| 41 | Orange Cat Computing | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | 35 mi |
| 42 | System Connected | 53 | 4.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| 43 | Computer Masters | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | 30 mi |
| 44 | Matrix Computing Technology | 53 | 5.0★ (91) | 22 mi |
| 45 | Strata Information Group (SIG) | 53 | 3.7★ (3) | 6 mi |
| 46 | South Bay IT Solutions | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 47 | TechiT Services | 53 | 5.0★ (119) | 14 mi |
| 48 | Capybara Computers | 53 | 4.9★ (62) | 25 mi |
| 49 | Boot Networks Global Support Inc. | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | 6 mi |
| 50 | Xonicwave | 53 | 5.0★ (84) | 6 mi |
Also serving Lemon Grove
20 more IT consultants within 50 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a service we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bole cart | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Brackin Technical Consulting | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| CDR Services | 5.0★ (2) | 32 mi |
| DDS Rescue | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| I Create And Manage | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Intersectis | 5.0★ (2) | 30 mi |
| ITPRO, Inc. | In Lemon Grove | |
| MME Consulting, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Mr Hookup Networks & Computers | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Network Resources Inc | 3.0★ (2) | 27 mi |
| Ping IT, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Repair X | 5.0★ (66) | In Lemon Grove |
| S D Computer Specialists | 4.5★ (2) | 22 mi |
| SD IT Service | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Solution Effect | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| South Bay PC Services | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Stratus10 Cloud Computing Services, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| TekNimble Computer & IT Services | 5.0★ (2) | 28 mi |
| TLA Computer Services | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| VectorUSA | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
How we ranked Lemon Grove IT consultants
We scored 140 Lemon Grove 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Lemon Grove data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Review volume | 15% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed IT firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday and 24/7 support | Measured |
| Service focus | 15% | How clearly the firm does this service (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 firm has claimed its IT Firms Ranked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The firm links to IT Firms Ranked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| Client reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by IT Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an IT consultant
- Ask whether the consultant earns commissions or referral fees on products they recommend.
- Check experience with projects like yours, and ask for a sample deliverable.
- Agree the deliverables, timeline and price for each phase before work starts.
- Ask for two or three references from clients of your size and industry, and call them.
- 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 Lemon Grove: frequently asked questions
Who is the best IT consultant in Lemon Grove?
By IFR Score, the highest-ranked IT consultant in Lemon Grove, CA is Skyriver IT with an IFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 116 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Coast Techs Consulting (#2) and 247PcTech (#3) follow. We ranked 140 IT consultants on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many IT consultants are there in Lemon Grove?
ITFirmsRanked ranks 140 IT consultants serving Lemon Grove, CA. Another 20 within 50 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which IT consultants in Lemon Grove work on weekends?
54 of 140 ranked IT consultants post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Skyriver IT (#1), Coast Techs Consulting (#2) and 247PcTech (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms also run an after-hours support line for contract clients.
What Google rating do Lemon Grove IT consultants have?
The median Google rating among 140 rated IT consultants in Lemon Grove is 5.0★, with a median of 14 reviews. Tech 2U has the most, 902 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Lemon Grove count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 50 mi of the Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove 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 Lemon Grove
- November 2026: IFR Scores recalculated for 140 IT consultants serving Lemon Grove.
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