63/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, the most in Columbus.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 5:30 AM–8 PM
Best Handymen in Columbus, GA (2026)
19 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Columbus: John's Home Services, CR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Handyman USA, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Semsem Home Repairs, 61 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 19 ranked after John's Home Services; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
19 Columbus handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 19 rated businesses.
Top 10 handymen in Columbus at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | John's Home Services | 63 | 4.9★ (119) | Phenix City, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | The Handyman USA | 57 | 4.3★ (33) | Phenix City, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Semsem Home Repairs | 56 | 5.0★ (61) | Phenix City, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Home Worx paint & handyman LLC | 56 | 4.7★ (19) | Phenix City, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Valley Home & Lawn | 55 | 4.9★ (15) | Phenix City, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Pioneer woman and associates LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Columbus | — | — |
| 7 | All Things Home Handyman Columbus, Ga | 53 | 4.3★ (6) | Phenix City, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Spruce & Refine Home Improvement | 53 | 5.0★ (12) | Phenix City, 13 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | HANDYMAN AT UR SERVICE | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Phenix City, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Smith Gray Electric Co Inc. | 53 | 4.4★ (29) | Phenix City, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 19 best handymen in Columbus, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Phenix City, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 33 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Phenix City, 6 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 12 AM–6 PM
Based in Phenix City, 8 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Phenix City, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 2806 1st Ave, Phenix City, AL 36867
Based in Columbus
54/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4826 Miller Rd, Columbus, GA 31909
Based in Phenix City, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8 AM–5:30 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12:30 PM · Sun closed
Based in Phenix City, 13 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Phenix City, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 3982 Sandfort Rd #10, Phenix City, AL 36867
Based in Phenix City, 9 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 29 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Phenix City, 2 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #11 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–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Columbus
52/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 300 Acres of Shade Dr Lot I1, Cataula, GA 31804
Based in Phenix City, 4 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1511 Melanie Ln, Phenix City, AL 36867
Based in Phenix City, 7 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Phenix City, 7 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Phenix City, 2 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Mechanic”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 10 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2006 6th Ave, Phenix City, AL 36867
Based in Phenix City, 10 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 332 Lee Rd 425, Phenix City, AL 36870
Based in Columbus
48/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.8★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5734 Windsor Dr Suite 4B, Columbus, GA 31909
Based in Phenix City, 8 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
Also serving Columbus
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 Sons Customs and Handyman Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| A Local Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Bold Painting | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Carter's Handyman & Installation | 3.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Columbus Reliable Painters LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Dreams Unlimited Construction, LLC | In Columbus | |
| Good Deal Handyman Services | 5 mi | |
| I Can Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Inside-Out Home Services, Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Jason's handyman service | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| K&K Remodel and RepaIr. | 5 mi | |
| Lance of All Trades | 3 mi | |
| Man Up Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| McBride Home Improvements | 3.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Nate's can-do | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Right hand man handyman service Llc | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| River City Services | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Royal Treatment Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | In Columbus |
| Supreme Service Company | 4.9★ (51) | In Columbus |
| Tc's Remodeling | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
How much do handymen cost in Columbus?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Columbus. 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 |
How we ranked Columbus handymen
We scored 19 Columbus 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Columbus data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
Handymen in Columbus: frequently asked questions
Who is the best handyman in Columbus?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Columbus, GA is John's Home Services with a CR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. The Handyman USA (#2) and Semsem Home Repairs (#3) follow. We ranked 19 handymen on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many handymen are there in Columbus?
ContractorsRanked ranks 19 handymen serving Columbus, GA. 3 of them are based in Columbus; 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 Columbus are open 24/7?
4 ranked handymen in Columbus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Handyman USA (#2), Valley Home & Lawn (#5) and HANDYMAN AT UR SERVICE (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which handymen in Columbus work on weekends?
10 of 19 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are John's Home Services (#1), The Handyman USA (#2) and Semsem Home Repairs (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in Columbus?
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 Columbus. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Columbus handymen have?
The median Google rating among 19 rated handymen in Columbus is 4.9★, with a median of 15 reviews. John's Home Services has the most, 119 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 Columbus count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Columbus 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 Columbus
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 19 handymen serving Columbus.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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