89/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Handymen in Ankeny, IA (2026)
58 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Ankeny: Ace Essential Services, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Punch List Complete, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 58.
- 13
Most-reviewed: Prime Home Upkeep, 296 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #13.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
58 Ankeny handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 58 rated businesses.
Top 10 handymen in Ankeny at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ace Essential Services | 89 | 5.0★ (12) | Ankeny | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Punch List Complete | 87 | 4.6★ (21) | Clive, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | First Call Handyman | 84 | 4.9★ (53) | Des Moines, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Fix it Fox Ankeny Handyman | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Ankeny | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | BG Home Improvements LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (6) | Ankeny | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | M&S Appliance Installations LLC | 83 | 4.8★ (51) | Urbandale, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | The Neighborly Handyman | 83 | 5.0★ (95) | Ankeny | — | — |
| 8 | HoneyDO 2 HoneyDONE | 83 | 5.0★ (17) | Ankeny | Sat | — |
| 9 | C4 Handyman Services, Inc. | 82 | 4.8★ (22) | Ankeny | Sat | — |
| 10 | Seriously Focused LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (7) | Ankeny | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 58 best handymen in Ankeny, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Clive, 5 mi away
87/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 204 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Based in Ankeny
84/100CR ScoreRanked #4 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.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 535 SW 46th St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Based in Ankeny
84/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun 8:30 AM–8 PM
Based in Urbandale, 10 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 8909 Carole Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322
Based in Ankeny
83/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1011 N Ankeny Blvd #13, Ankeny, IA 50021
Based in Ankeny
83/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Ankeny
82/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 232 11th Ct NW, Bondurant, IA 50035
Based in Ankeny
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 2 PM–7 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–6 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
Based in Ankeny
81/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 102 SE 30th St Suite 2, Ankeny, IA 50021
Based in Ankeny
80/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in West Des Moines, 13 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (296).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1405 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Based in Johnston, 9 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 5781 NW 92nd Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
Based in Ankeny
80/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 PM–12 AM · Sat 12 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Clive, 11 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 233 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2175 NW 86th St # 6A, Clive, IA 50325
Based in Ankeny
78/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Ankeny
78/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Address
- 3106 NW 30th St, Ankeny, IA 50023
Based in Clive, 11 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Ankeny
77/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, 30 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Des Moines, 8 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Address
- Des Moines, IA 50310
Based in Des Moines, 10 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1300 NE 56th St #57636, Des Moines, IA 50317
#23 Handy Guy, LLC
Based in Des Moines, 14 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5712 SE 25th St, Des Moines, IA 50320
Based in Clive, 11 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2024 NW 92nd Ct, Clive, IA 50325
Based in Urbandale, 13 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 14410 Oakbrook Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323
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 58 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Ankeny
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Addington Advantage LLC | In Ankeny | |
| Ankeny Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Ankeny |
| Armor Electric | 4.8★ (80) | In Ankeny |
| DMX Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Ankeny |
| DMX Flooring | 5.0★ (1) | In Ankeny |
| Everything but the bagel dsm handy man services | 5.0★ (2) | In Ankeny |
| Five Nail Services | In Ankeny | |
| Heritage Craft Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | In Ankeny |
| Kaveman Hauling LLC | 4.9★ (213) | In Ankeny |
| Midwest Remodel and Repair | 4.9★ (20) | In Ankeny |
| Premier Plumbing Inc. | 4.3★ (80) | In Ankeny |
| Priority Plumbing | 4.7★ (38) | In Ankeny |
| Renomads | 4.8★ (32) | In Ankeny |
| Strother Built Construction | 4.9★ (28) | In Ankeny |
| TJ Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Ankeny |
| Todd Construction | 1.0★ (1) | In Ankeny |
| Top Tier Property Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Ankeny |
| True Quality Construction Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Ankeny |
| Tyler Walters Inc | 5.0★ (10) | In Ankeny |
| Wilson Contracting | In Ankeny |
How much do handymen cost in Ankeny?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ankeny. 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 Ankeny handymen
We scored 58 Ankeny 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 Ankeny 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 Ankeny: frequently asked questions
Who is the best handyman in Ankeny?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Ankeny, IA is Ace Essential Services with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Punch List Complete (#2) and First Call Handyman (#3) follow. We ranked 58 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many handymen are there in Ankeny?
ContractorsRanked ranks 58 handymen serving Ankeny, IA. 17 of them are based in Ankeny; 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 Ankeny are open 24/7?
4 ranked handymen in Ankeny post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ace Essential Services (#1) and Punch List Complete (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which handymen in Ankeny work on weekends?
24 of 58 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ace Essential Services (#1), Punch List Complete (#2) and First Call Handyman (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in Ankeny?
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 Ankeny. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Ankeny handymen have?
The median Google rating among 58 rated handymen in Ankeny is 5.0★, with a median of 10 reviews. Prime Home Upkeep has the most, 296 reviews, and ranks #13. 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 Ankeny count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Ankeny 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 Ankeny
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 58 handymen serving Ankeny.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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