89/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Handymen in Alachua, FL (2026)
51 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Alachua: Big E's Handy Work LLC, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Gainesville Handyman, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 51.
- 33
Most-reviewed: Gainesville Turnover Specialists, 166 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 51 ranked; ranked #33.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
51 Alachua handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 51 rated businesses.
Top 10 handymen in Alachua at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Big E's Handy Work LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (10) | Alachua | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Gainesville Handyman | 87 | 4.4★ (7) | Alachua | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | A Handy Christian | 87 | 5.0★ (5) | Alachua | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Daniel Jacques of All Trades LLC | 86 | 4.8★ (20) | Gainesville, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Richards Pristine Services LLC | 85 | 3.5★ (13) | Alachua | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | CBE | 85 | 5.0★ (13) | Gainesville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Right Handy Man | 85 | 4.8★ (36) | Gainesville, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Southern Moose Restorations | 85 | 5.0★ (11) | Alachua | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Fred and Son Handywork LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (3) | Alachua | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Handyman Heroes | 82 | 4.2★ (5) | Alachua | 24/7 | — |
The 51 best handymen in Alachua, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Alachua
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Alachua
87/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Gainesville, 3 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
- Address
- 6120 NW 54th Terrace, Gainesville, FL 32653
Based in Alachua
85/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#6 CBE
Based in Gainesville, 8 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Gainesville, 8 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6:30 AM–7 PM
Based in Alachua
85/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue–Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri closed · Sat–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
Based in Alachua
83/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#10 Handyman Heroes
Based in Alachua
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Alachua
82/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
Based in Gainesville, 6 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Newberry, 9 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
#14 Strick Services
Based in Gainesville, 4 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
#15 Bob The Handyman
Based in Alachua
81/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–4 PM
- Address
- 14426 NW 118th Ave, Alachua, FL 32615
Based in Alachua
81/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
Based in Gainesville, 6 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 7733 W Newberry Rd b3, Gainesville, FL 32606
#18 Lechler Gutters
Based in Gainesville, 5 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 3516 NW 53rd Ter, Gainesville, FL 32606
Based in Alachua
80/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Gainesville, 7 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
Based in Gainesville, 9 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 214 W University Ave Suite H, Gainesville, FL 32601
Based in Alachua
79/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Alachua
79/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
Based in Alachua
78/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Alachua
78/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Handymen ranked #26 to #50
#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 51 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Alachua
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Baumgardners handy services | In Alachua | |
| DLR Property Solutions | In Alachua | |
| Elite Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Alachua |
| Father & Son Handy Men Services LLC | In Alachua | |
| First Magnitude Home Services | In Alachua | |
| Gaetano Fruscella LLC | In Alachua | |
| Handyman of gainesville florida | In Alachua | |
| Just a Hammer | In Alachua | |
| K-Elect LLC | 5.0★ (20) | In Alachua |
| Level Up Property Maintenance LLC | In Alachua | |
| MJ Handyman | In Alachua | |
| Mr. Bean's Do It All | In Alachua | |
| My Guys Home Repairs | In Alachua | |
| Noble Home Repairs and Services | In Alachua | |
| Smith Painting & Repair, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Alachua |
| Straight Line Construction - Kitchen & Bath Remodel (Gainesville / Alachua) | 4.3★ (27) | In Alachua |
| Tell's Handiworks | In Alachua | |
| The fyxer | In Alachua | |
| The Handyman Contractor | In Alachua | |
| Walter's Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Alachua |
How much do handymen cost in Alachua?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Alachua. 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 |
How we ranked Alachua handymen
We scored 51 Alachua handymen on 8 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. Unknown factors are left out of the score, 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 Alachua data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
Handymen in Alachua: frequently asked questions
Who is the best handyman in Alachua?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Alachua, FL is Big E's Handy Work LLC with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gainesville Handyman (#2) and A Handy Christian (#3) follow. We ranked 51 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many handymen are there in Alachua?
ContractorsRanked ranks 51 handymen serving Alachua, FL. 21 of them are based in Alachua; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which handymen in Alachua are open 24/7?
9 ranked handymen in Alachua post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Big E's Handy Work LLC (#1), Gainesville Handyman (#2) and A Handy Christian (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which handymen in Alachua work on weekends?
24 of 51 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Big E's Handy Work LLC (#1), Gainesville Handyman (#2) and A Handy Christian (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in Alachua?
Drywall repair typically costs $296 to $930, with $613 typical (Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Alachua. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Alachua handymen have?
The median Google rating among 51 rated handymen in Alachua is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Gainesville Turnover Specialists has the most, 166 reviews, and ranks #33. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank handymen?
Each handyman gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do handymen outside Alachua count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Alachua city center, our service radius for handymen. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Alachua
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 51 handymen serving Alachua.
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