12 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Calera: Poe's services, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Bobby Lawley Tree and Fence, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 12.
Most-reviewed: J.E.M. Handyman Services, 62 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #4.
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12 Calera handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Poe's services | 88 | 5.0★ (13) | Montevallo, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | MBS Paint & Repair | 86 | 5.0★ (20) | Calera | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Dave the Carpet Man | 83 | 5.0★ (11) | Montevallo, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | J.E.M. Handyman Services | 83 | 4.9★ (62) | Alabaster, 13 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 5 | Servants Hands | 83 | 5.0★ (4) | Calera | — | — |
| 6 | Bobby Lawley Tree and Fence | 81 | 4.6★ (5) | Alabaster, 9 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | House Doctors of South Birmingham & Shelby County | 81 | 5.0★ (6) | Alabaster, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Assembly Doctor | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | Bessemer, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Epic Home Repair | 77 | 5.0★ (12) | Calera | Sat | — |
| 10 | Home Services at The Home Depot | 72 | 4.8★ (4) | Pelham, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calera
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montevallo, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 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.
Based in Alabaster, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (62).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calera
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 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.
Based in Calera
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pelham, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 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.
Based in Alabaster, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aces handyman | 8 mi | |
| Alabaster Handyman | 8 mi | |
| Auvie’s Home Services | 13 mi | |
| AVC Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Calera |
| B&C Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Birmingham Home Improvements | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Blanton's Home Improvements | 9 mi | |
| DRS Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Flex Services LLC | 10 mi | |
| Handy Hammers | In Calera | |
| Jimsco LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Jon Knight Plumbing | 3.6★ (25) | In Calera |
| Lovelady Construction | 5.0★ (56) | In Calera |
| mclure services | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Minor's Home Repair | 13 mi | |
| MOJO | 13 mi | |
| Sanchez Construction Remodeling and Services | 5.0★ (5) | In Calera |
| The Door Shop | 12 mi | |
| Tysons Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Calera |
| Vogel Services | 4 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Calera. 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 12 Calera 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 Calera 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 |