10 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Albemarle: Smiths Enterprises, CR Score 90/100; 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Surefire Construction Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 10.
Most-reviewed: LETUS Maintenance, 39 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 10 ranked; ranked #4.
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10 Albemarle handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 10 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Smiths Enterprises | 90 | 4.8★ (19) | Albemarle | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Surefire Construction Group | 87 | 5.0★ (16) | Albemarle | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Southern Belle Home Solutions | 86 | 4.9★ (7) | Albemarle | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | LETUS Maintenance | 83 | 5.0★ (39) | Albemarle | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Gregg Home Solutions | 83 | 4.9★ (38) | Albemarle | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Potter Custom WoodWorks LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | Albemarle | Sat | — |
| 7 | Scott's Handywork | 82 | 5.0★ (3) | Albemarle | — | — |
| 8 | MRI Handyman Services | 79 | 5.0★ (7) | Albemarle | — | — |
| 9 | A Cut Above Carpentry | 76 | 5.0★ (6) | Albemarle | Sat | — |
| 10 | Brother's Keeper Handyman Service | 73 | 5.0★ (5) | Concord, 14 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (39).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, 38 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
Ranked #7 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.
Based in Albemarle
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albemarle
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Concord, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Big Fox Diversified | In Albemarle | |
| Brothers Company Multiservices, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Bryan Maples Builder | In Albemarle | |
| Bryan's Home Improvement | In Albemarle | |
| Dependable Doors, LLC. | 5.0★ (35) | In Albemarle |
| Double B Handyman Services, LLC | In Albemarle | |
| Hunny-Do Home Improvement Repairs | In Albemarle | |
| Jelhvac Services | 12 mi | |
| Mabry’s Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Albemarle |
| NEW IMAGE ROOFING-REMODELING-INSULATING | 3.0★ (2) | In Albemarle |
| Richard's Painting of Albemarle | 5.0★ (45) | In Albemarle |
| Seth's Home Remodeling and Handyman Services | 1.0★ (2) | In Albemarle |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Albemarle. 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 10 Albemarle 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 Albemarle 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 |