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Best Handymen in Chico, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Chico: Blue Chip Construction, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Home Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 22.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: Chico Construction (formerly Chico Handyman), 19 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked after Blue Chip Construction; ranked #13.

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

22 Chico handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.

Top 10 handymen in Chico at a glance

Top 10 handymen in Chico at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Blue Chip Construction665.0★ (31)Chico—Overall
2Handyman Services635.0★ (14)ChicoSat · Sun · Evenings—
3J2 Property Management and Repair624.7★ (10)ChicoSat · Sun—
4Elite Home Solutions605.0★ (6)Durham, 4 mi away24/7Emergencies
5The Handy Swan605.0★ (9)ChicoSat—
6M&A Sparkling Cleaning Service594.8★ (12)Chico——
7Paynefully Clean & Handy Services LLC595.0★ (15)Chico24/7—
8Emerson’s Handyman Services595.0★ (15)Orland, 4 mi away——
9Maintenance Plus583.5★ (8)ChicoSat—
10Phil's Home Repair583.7★ (15)Chico——

The 22 best handymen in Chico, ranked

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

  2. #2 Handyman Services

    Based in Chico

    63/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    View profile for Handyman Services(916) 886-9882

  4. #4 Elite Home Solutions

    Based in Durham, 4 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Elite Home Solutions(530) 444-9111

  5. #5 The Handy Swan

    Based in Chico

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for The Handy Swan(951) 303-7579

  9. #9 Maintenance Plus

    Based in Chico

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1274 E Eaton Rd, Chico, CA 95973
    View profile for Maintenance Plus(530) 893-1051

  10. #10 Phil's Home Repair

    Based in Chico

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3154 Aloha Ln, Chico, CA 95973
    View profile for Phil's Home Repair(530) 342-9078

  12. #12 Fast Chico Handyman

    Based in Chico

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Fast Chico Handyman(530) 433-9807

  15. #15 A Liquid Color Painting

    Based in Chico

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1681 10 th st 1681 10th street Oroville, Chico, CA 95928
    View profile for A Liquid Color Painting(530) 282-8136

  18. #18 TKO Construction

    Based in Chico

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for TKO Construction(530) 236-0010

  20. #20 Billy's Handyman Services

    Based in South Oroville, 10 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Billy's Handyman Services(530) 353-9189

  21. #21 Zak of All Trades

    Based in Durham, 12 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #21 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Zak of All Trades(530) 567-9549

Also serving Chico

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 Chico
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Able Plumbing4.9★ (989)In Chico
Alex Painting5.0★ (1)In Chico
Attaboy Plumbing, Drains, & Water Heater Specialists4.5★ (763)In Chico
Birkes Construction & Home3.0★ (2)In Chico
Butte Valley Pump & Electric, Inc.5.0★ (10)In Chico
CollegeWorks Painting3.0★ (2)In Chico
Earl's Performance Plumbing4.8★ (4,610)In Chico
Experts In Your Home4.1★ (51)In Chico
Green Team Property Preservation4.0★ (4)In Chico
Handyman in Chico, CA/Sam's Handymen Solutions5.0★ (2)In Chico
Hooker Oak Plumbing Services5.0★ (2)In Chico
Jackson Electric Inc.5.0★ (23)In Chico
MFY Construction DBA: Chico Cabinet5.0★ (27)In Chico
O'Gara's Master Handyman Service5.0★ (2)In Chico
Pioneer Engineering & Construction4.2★ (26)In Chico
PMS Remodeling4.7★ (10)In Chico
Pro Garage Doors5.0★ (45)In Chico
Property Line Restorations3.0★ (2)In Chico
R W Electric5.0★ (29)In Chico
Whelchel Construction5.0★ (2)In Chico

How much do handymen cost in Chico?

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

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

How we ranked Chico handymen

We scored 22 Chico 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 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 Chico 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 Chico: frequently asked questions

Who is the best handyman in Chico?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Chico, CA is Blue Chip Construction with a CR Score of 66/100. It has 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews. Handyman Services (#2) and J2 Property Management and Repair (#3) follow. We ranked 22 handymen on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many handymen are there in Chico?

ContractorsRanked ranks 22 handymen serving Chico, CA. 16 of them are based in Chico; 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 Chico are open 24/7?

2 ranked handymen in Chico post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Elite Home Solutions (#4) and Paynefully Clean & Handy Services LLC (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which handymen in Chico work on weekends?

10 of 22 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Handyman Services (#2), J2 Property Management and Repair (#3) and Elite Home Solutions (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does drywall repair cost in Chico?

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

What Google rating do Chico handymen have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated handymen in Chico is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Blue Chip Construction has the most, 31 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 Chico count in this ranking?

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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 handymen serving Chico.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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