24 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Durham: Blue Chip Construction, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Elite Home Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.
Most-reviewed: Chico Construction (formerly Chico Handyman), 19 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 24 ranked after Blue Chip Construction; ranked #20.
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24 Durham handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 24 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Blue Chip Construction | 90 | 5.0★ (31) | Chico, 8 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Elite Home Solutions | 88 | 5.0★ (6) | Durham | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | 499 or Less Handyman Services, | 84 | 5.0★ (14) | Durham | — | — |
| 4 | Paynefully Clean & Handy Services LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (15) | Chico, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Handyman Services | 83 | 5.0★ (14) | Chico, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | J2 Property Management and Repair | 83 | 4.7★ (10) | Chico, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Jesus’ Handyman services | 81 | 4.9★ (9) | South Oroville, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | The Handy Swan | 80 | 5.0★ (9) | Chico, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Fryer's Home Service & Repair | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | Chico, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Emerson’s Handyman Services | 79 | 5.0★ (15) | Orland, 5 mi away | — | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (31).
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Durham
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Chico, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Chico, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orland, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Durham
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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 13 mi away
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 Chico, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Oroville, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Chico, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 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 Chico, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chico, 3 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Chico, 5 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Chico, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Red Bluff, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alex Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| B T Handyman | 3.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Birkes Construction & Home | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| C & G Handyman Services LLC | 5 mi | |
| Charlie Siegl Construction Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Durham |
| CollegeWorks Painting | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Dependable Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Fix it Flores | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| George The Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Handyman Hero 530 | 5 mi | |
| Handyman in Chico, CA/Sam's Handymen Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Hired Handyman | In Durham | |
| Jonathan Foster Home Repairs | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Kremer's Handyman | 3 mi | |
| Neverest LLC | 3 mi | |
| O'Gara's Master Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Property Line Restorations | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Smart Home Handyman | 6 mi | |
| Smith Maintenance and Repair | 3 mi | |
| We Can Handyman | 7 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Durham. 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 24 Durham 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 Durham 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 |