18 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Charlottesville: Welch Works Handyman Services, CR Score 94/100; 5.0★ from 80 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: J & A Painting, Inc., 171 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #7.
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18 Charlottesville handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Welch Works Handyman Services | 94 | 5.0★ (80) | Charlottesville | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | HarveyHandyman LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (17) | Charlottesville | Sat | — |
| 3 | HandyMike LLC | 80 | 4.6★ (55) | Charlottesville | — | — |
| 4 | Advantage Home Contracting | 80 | 4.3★ (114) | Charlottesville | — | — |
| 5 | Preservan Wood Rot Repair | 80 | 5.0★ (19) | Charlottesville | — | — |
| 6 | Amish Heritage Handyman Services L.L.C. | 79 | 5.0★ (6) | Charlottesville | Sat | — |
| 7 | J & A Painting, Inc. | 79 | 5.0★ (171) | Charlottesville | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | CvilleFix | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | Charlottesville | Sat | — |
| 9 | A to Z House Services | 78 | 5.0★ (7) | Lake Monticello, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | The Square Repair Handyman Services | 74 | 5.0★ (3) | Charlottesville | — | — |
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 80 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville
Ranked #5 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.
Based in Charlottesville
Ranked #6 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 Charlottesville
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 171 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (171).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Monticello, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville
Ranked #10 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 Charlottesville
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ 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 Charlottesville
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 52 Google reviews, 52 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville
Ranked #13 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 Charlottesville
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Monticello, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 27 Google reviews, 27 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlottesville
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Reliable Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Belmont Home Improvement, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Charlottesville |
| Brass Tacks Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Charlottesville |
| Bryant's Handyman Services | In Charlottesville | |
| Double A Enterprizes LLC | 1 mi | |
| Four Seasons Company | In Charlottesville | |
| Glide Contracting, LLC | In Charlottesville | |
| Handy Sandy n sons inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Charlottesville |
| James Can Fix It | In Charlottesville | |
| JAT Painting Service | In Charlottesville | |
| Jeff's Small Tree and Handyman Service | In Charlottesville | |
| Nextdoor Handyman | 14 mi | |
| Scottsville Handyman Services | 11 mi | |
| Seal Douglas F & Sons General Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Charlottesville. 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 18 Charlottesville 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 Charlottesville 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 |