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Best Handymen in Charleston, WV (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Charleston: Mr. Handyman of Kanawha Valley, CR Score 67/100; 4.7★ from 581 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: House Doctors of Kanawha Valley, WV, 74 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 19 ranked after Mr. Handyman of Kanawha Valley; ranked #7.

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

19 Charleston handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 19 rated businesses.

Top 10 handymen in Charleston at a glance

Top 10 handymen in Charleston at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Mr. Handyman of Kanawha Valley674.7★ (581)Charleston24/7Overall
2FixHer UpHer585.0★ (10)CharlestonSat · Sun · Evenings—
3JT Handyman Solutions, LLC564.6★ (10)CharlestonSat—
4Ace Handyman Services Kanawha Valley555.0★ (15)Charleston——
5Pinnacle Home Repair LLC555.0★ (20)Cross Lanes, 11 mi awaySat · Sun—
6BRIAN HANDYMAN544.1★ (28)Cross Lanes, 8 mi awaySat · Sun—
7House Doctors of Kanawha Valley, WV544.5★ (74)Dunbar, 6 mi away—Most reviews
8Handyman Of Charleston LLC545.0★ (10)Charleston——
9Larry Your Handyman LLC533.0★ (4)Charleston——
10Above & Beyond Property Maintenance LLC535.0★ (3)Cross Lanes, 1 mi awaySat—

The 19 best handymen in Charleston, ranked

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

  1. Based in Charleston

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 10 AM–10 PM
  2. Based in Cross Lanes, 11 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 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.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
  3. Based in Cross Lanes, 8 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
  4. Based in Charleston

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    898 Kanawha State Forest Dr, Charleston, WV 25314
  5. Based in Charleston

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Address
    1532 Virginia St E, Charleston, WV 25311
  6. Based in Shively, 7 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 7 AM–6 PM · Thu 7 AM–11 AM · Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–6 PM
  7. Based in Charleston

    53/100CR Score

    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.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  8. Based in Charleston

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  9. Based in Charleston

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1861 Chandler Dr, Charleston, WV 25387
  10. Based in Dunbar, 6 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1428 Ohio Ave, Dunbar, WV 25064
  11. Based in Cross Lanes, 10 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1601 MacCorkle Ave Ste B, St Albans, WV 25177
  12. Based in Nitro, 15 mi away

    47/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    703 Mountain Dr, St Albans, WV 25177

Also serving Charleston

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 Charleston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Plus PropertiesIn Charleston
A&P Plumbing LLC4.9★ (197)In Charleston
ADA Constructions LLC5.0★ (1)In Charleston
Al Marino Inc., Plumbing, Heating & Cooling4.1★ (219)In Charleston
At Your ServiceIn Charleston
Baldwin Construction5.0★ (6)In Charleston
Bossie Electric5.0★ (5)In Charleston
Daniels Electric Inc3.0★ (2)In Charleston
FixallIn Charleston
In A Pinch Handyman LLC5.0★ (2)In Charleston
Mr. Burke's Home Repairs L.L.C.In Charleston
Plumbing Services Charleston West Virginia5.0★ (4)In Charleston
PRO PLUS HOME REPAIR/REMOLDINGIn Charleston
Progressive Electric, Inc.5.0★ (3)In Charleston
Stepp & Sons Garage Doors4.8★ (42)In Charleston
t and r services of wvIn Charleston
T J's Handyman Services Llc3.0★ (2)12 mi
TC Handyman ServiceIn Charleston
Truslow Plumbing Service & Home Improvement LLC4.9★ (124)In Charleston
YREO Maintenance LLC4.0★ (2)8 mi

How much do handymen cost in Charleston?

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

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

How we ranked Charleston handymen

We scored 19 Charleston 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 23, 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 Charleston data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Handymen in Charleston: frequently asked questions

Who is the best handyman in Charleston?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Charleston, WV is Mr. Handyman of Kanawha Valley with a CR Score of 67/100. It has 4.7★ from 581 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. FixHer UpHer (#2) and JT Handyman Solutions, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 19 handymen on ten factors, last updated October 23, 2026.

How many handymen are there in Charleston?

ContractorsRanked ranks 19 handymen serving Charleston, WV. 10 of them are based in Charleston; 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 Charleston are open 24/7?

1 ranked handyman in Charleston posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Mr. Handyman of Kanawha Valley (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which handymen in Charleston work on weekends?

12 of 19 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mr. Handyman of Kanawha Valley (#1), FixHer UpHer (#2) and JT Handyman Solutions, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does drywall repair cost in Charleston?

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

What Google rating do Charleston handymen have?

The median Google rating among 19 rated handymen in Charleston is 4.6★, with a median of 10 reviews. Mr. Handyman of Kanawha Valley has the most, 581 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do handymen outside Charleston count in this ranking?

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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 handymen serving Charleston.