65 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Carrboro: ZafarHandymanLLC, CR Score 86/100; 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Handyman in Chapel Hill, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 65.
Most-reviewed: Zarazua Painting, 622 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #45.
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65 Carrboro handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 36 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 65 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | ZafarHandymanLLC | 86 | 4.8★ (20) | Carrboro | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Bull City Handyman | 85 | 5.0★ (12) | Carrboro | — | — |
| 3 | NHN Homes | 85 | 5.0★ (219) | Carrboro | — | — |
| 4 | Handyman in Chapel Hill | 84 | 4.0★ (8) | Chapel Hill, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Gary The Handyman | 84 | 4.8★ (163) | Cary, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | The Handy Briton Handyman Services | 84 | 5.0★ (8) | Carrboro | — | — |
| 7 | JV Unlimited Home Services | 83 | 4.8★ (20) | Hillsborough, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Affordable Handyman Business LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (7) | Carrboro | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | The Dependable Handyman | 83 | 4.9★ (160) | Rolesville, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Salem's Handyman | 83 | 4.9★ (31) | Chapel Hill, 2 mi away | Sat · 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 trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Carrboro
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 219 Google reviews, 219 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chapel Hill, 1 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cary, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hillsborough, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro
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 Rolesville, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chapel Hill, 2 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chapel Hill, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 112 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wells Branch, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 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.
Based in Carrboro
Ranked #17 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.
Based in Carrboro
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chapel Hill, 3 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chapel Hill, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Durham, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 266 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carrboro
Ranked #22 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 Carrboro
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 266 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hillsborough, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 65 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 4 Brothers Handyman LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Carrboro |
| B&G Home Improvement | 4.4★ (16) | In Carrboro |
| Drain Express, Inc | 4.7★ (48) | In Carrboro |
| Fig's Property Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Carrboro |
| Halsey Handyman Service Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Carrboro |
| J Lewis Handyman & Maintenance Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Carrboro |
| KS Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | In Carrboro |
| Lazarus Repairs and Maintenance LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Carrboro |
| Mallett Made Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | In Carrboro |
| Morgan Paint Company | 5.0★ (2) | In Carrboro |
| North Chatham Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Carrboro |
| Omar's Property Preservation | 1.0★ (2) | In Carrboro |
| Rice's Glass Company | 4.9★ (894) | In Carrboro |
| Richard's Handyman NC | 5.0★ (2) | In Carrboro |
| Rivas Renovation | 4.5★ (2) | In Carrboro |
| Rozo Solution LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Carrboro |
| Salem's Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | In Carrboro |
| Sparrow & Sons Plumbing | 4.0★ (58) | In Carrboro |
| Triangle Repairs LLC | 5.0★ (22) | In Carrboro |
| YJ Property Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Carrboro |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Carrboro. 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 65 Carrboro 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 Carrboro 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 |