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Best overall in Bret Harte: Evan's Handyman Co., CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 6 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Better Home Pros LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 34.
Most-reviewed: Dynamic Handyman Solutions, 199 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #5.
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34 Bret Harte handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 34 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Evan's Handyman Co. | 63 | 4.9★ (147) | Modesto, 4 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Pro Mend Experts | 61 | 5.0★ (116) | Turlock, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Better Home Pros LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (17) | Modesto, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | 24/7 Plumbing & Handyman Services | 60 | 5.0★ (38) | Modesto, 4 mi away | Emergency | — |
| 5 | Dynamic Handyman Solutions | 59 | 4.9★ (199) | Turlock, 11 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 6 | Alex's Handyman Service | 58 | 5.0★ (20) | Ceres, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Handyman Joe | 57 | 4.0★ (4) | Modesto, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | American C & M handyman Solutions | 56 | 4.2★ (5) | Modesto, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Big A’s handyman llc | 56 | 5.0★ (9) | Modesto, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | HandyMannyO | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Keyes, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 116 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Turlock, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 199 Google reviews, the most in Bret Harte.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Keyes, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Patterson, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 3 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escalon, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 3 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Concrete contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 6 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hughson, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | BAA Services | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | 6 mi |
| 27 | Handyman Armas’s painting and renovation | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | 7 mi |
| 28 | Reese Appliance Repairs | 51 | 4.4★ (61) | 8 mi |
| 29 | TC & J Construction | 50 | 4.7★ (7) | 10 mi |
| 30 | R A M Construction | 48 | 4.6★ (10) | 2 mi |
| 31 | Preferred Construction Plumbing & Drains | 48 | 3.0★ (10) | 11 mi |
| 32 | Cole Restorations | 47 | 4.8★ (17) | 8 mi |
| 33 | 5 Star Handyman Service | 45 | 2.3★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 34 | Zacks Handyman & Construction | 45 | 3.6★ (8) | 13 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4C's Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| All Around Installations LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Better call Jim | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Brauer Home Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| David's All Construction & Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Galand, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Handy Randy | 2.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| J A V Services | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Jenkins Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| JJ Exterior Design | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Larry's Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Modesto Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| One call Handyman, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Phillips Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Roman's Handyman solution | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Roofing Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| RS Home Renavitions & Handyman Srvs | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Semko | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| SG Fix - Local Handyman Repair Service in Oakdale, CA | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| ZW West Carpet & Upholstery Cleaning Services | 4.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Bret Harte. 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 34 Bret Harte handymen on ten 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. A business 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 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 Bret Harte data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (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 business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |