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Best Handymen in Cary, NC (2026)

200 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Cary: Vanderhart Furniture Assembly, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 200.

  3. 27

    Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Greater Triangle and Johnston County, 1,290 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 200 ranked; ranked #27.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

200 Cary handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 118 open Saturdays and 59 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 200 rated businesses.

Top 10 handymen in Cary at a glance

Top 10 handymen in Cary at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Vanderhart Furniture Assembly895.0★ (82)Camp Pendleton South, 7 mi away24/7Overall
2Gary The Handyman884.8★ (163)CarySat · Sun—
3Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc.884.9★ (98)Garner, 8 mi away24/7Emergencies
4All-Pro Painting & Contracting- Cary Painters864.9★ (187)Cary24/7—
5Mick's Handyman Services LLC864.8★ (41)CarySat · Sun—
6Steve Winter Handyman Services865.0★ (9)Apex, 4 mi away24/7—
7Homework by Dave864.9★ (61)CarySat · Sun—
8Redline Powerwashing And Services LLC865.0★ (246)Apex, 12 mi awaySat · Sun—
9AssembleXpress855.0★ (39)Apex, 4 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Handy Help'r Services855.0★ (65)Clayton, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

The 200 best handymen in Cary, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  2. #2 Gary The Handyman

    Based in Cary

    88/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 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.

    • 4.8★ from 163 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1142 Alston Rdg Ct, Cary, NC 27519
    View profile for Gary The Handyman(919) 414-7941

  7. #7 Homework by Dave

    Based in Cary

    86/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    145 Swan Quarter Dr, Cary, NC 27519
    View profile for Homework by Dave(984) 203-1417

  9. #9 AssembleXpress

    Based in Apex, 4 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    View profile for AssembleXpress(919) 819-6980

  10. #10 Handy Help'r Services

    Based in Clayton, 7 mi away

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    View profile for Handy Help'r Services(919) 421-1935

  14. #14 Kaminskiy Care and Repair Handyman Services

    Based in Raleigh, 3 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6:30 PM
    Address
    5540 Centerview Dr Ste 204K, Raleigh, NC 27606
    View profile for Kaminskiy Care and Repair Handyman Services(919) 585-1114

  16. #16 Like Handy

    Based in Clayton, 9 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Like Handy(559) 493-9320

  17. #17 Handyman Warriors LLC

    Based in Cary

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1950 Grisdale Ln, Cary, NC 27513
    View profile for Handyman Warriors LLC(919) 971-5217

  20. #20 Clark HomeWorks

    Based in Durham, 4 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    View profile for Clark HomeWorks(919) 238-9336

  21. #21 Resi Tech Pro

    Based in Raleigh, 2 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1900 Medfield Rd, Raleigh, NC 27607
    View profile for Resi Tech Pro(919) 302-5881

  22. #22 Perfix Repair

    Based in Apex, 4 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    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.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    View profile for Perfix Repair(919) 371-6062

  24. #24 The Happy Handyman

    Based in Apex, 8 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    View profile for The Happy Handyman(864) 483-2658

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 200 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.

handymen in Cary, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Soggy Frog Services825.0★ (14)11 mi
27Ace Handyman Services Greater Triangle and Johnston County824.9★ (1,290)10 mi
28KKJ Triangle Handyman825.0★ (34)8 mi
29Wake Handyman Services - North Raleigh825.0★ (11)In Cary
30ZafarHandymanLLC824.8★ (20)7 mi
31Tools in Hand LLC825.0★ (155)10 mi
32Handyman Bravo LLC825.0★ (24)2 mi
33Ensysta Build - Home Services815.0★ (7)5 mi
34Honey Done Home Improvement815.0★ (3)10 mi
35The Dependable Handyman814.9★ (160)10 mi
36Son of a Handyman LLC814.9★ (34)3 mi
37C Craftsmen Handyman815.0★ (5)10 mi
38Capital Installations815.0★ (76)8 mi
39Freedom Focused Handyman Services815.0★ (20)10 mi
40Rent A Guy Now LLC815.0★ (55)7 mi
41Local Handyman Cary805.0★ (20)4 mi
42TLC Home Maintenance, LLC804.4★ (7)5 mi
43Effortless Home Services LLC805.0★ (11)9 mi
44Billy's Handyman Service, LLC804.6★ (11)8 mi
45All-Pro Painting & Contracting- Apex & Holly Springs Painters804.8★ (51)7 mi
46Quick Care Home Repair804.9★ (217)7 mi
47Mr. Handyman of Western Wake County804.9★ (658)3 mi
48That 1 Painter Raleigh805.0★ (46)10 mi
49STL SERVICES LLC804.9★ (38)7 mi
50Bull City Handyman805.0★ (12)10 mi

Also serving Cary

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.

Unranked handymen serving Cary
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
B&S Tradeworks5.0★ (1)In Cary
Boulden Home Repair and RenovationsIn Cary
Carolina Fix MastersIn Cary
Carolina Home Remodeling & Painting1.0★ (1)In Cary
Christopher’s Decks and Screen Porch’sIn Cary
Craftsman Direct, Handyman Home Improvement Inc.3.0★ (2)5 mi
Dad's Home Services, LLC.In Cary
DDJ HOME IMPROVEMENT5.0★ (2)In Cary
Frankie's home maintenance and Repair5.0★ (1)In Cary
Frankie’s home maintenance and repair serviceIn Cary
John of All Trades Cary,NCIn Cary
Kattermann T J5.0★ (1)In Cary
Master Handyman, LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
Mike's Maintenance Solutions5.0★ (2)7 mi
mr.jwhandywork5.0★ (2)4 mi
Patton General ContractingIn Cary
RAM-Z Services LLC5.0★ (20)In Cary
RROG Home RepairsIn Cary
Stu Dill Handyman Services5.0★ (2)In Cary
Stu Dill Handyman ServicesIn Cary

How much do handymen cost in Cary?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cary. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do handymen cost in Cary?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Drywall repair$296$613$930Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Cary handymen

We scored 200 Cary 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Cary data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Handymen in Cary: frequently asked questions

Who is the best handyman in Cary?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Cary, NC is Vanderhart Furniture Assembly with a CR Score of 89/100. It has 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gary The Handyman (#2) and Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc. (#3) follow. We ranked 200 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many handymen are there in Cary?

ContractorsRanked ranks 200 handymen serving Cary, NC. 8 of them are based in Cary; 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 Cary are open 24/7?

22 ranked handymen in Cary post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Vanderhart Furniture Assembly (#1), Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc. (#3) and All-Pro Painting & Contracting- Cary Painters (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which handymen in Cary work on weekends?

118 of 200 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 59 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Vanderhart Furniture Assembly (#1), Gary The Handyman (#2) and Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does drywall repair cost in Cary?

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 Cary. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Cary handymen have?

The median Google rating among 200 rated handymen in Cary is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Ace Handyman Services Greater Triangle and Johnston County has the most, 1,290 reviews, and ranks #27. 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 Cary count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Cary 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 Cary

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 200 handymen serving Cary.
  2. October 2026: 5 duplicate listings merged.

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