58 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Forestdale: Scout Home Services - Birmingham, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DDS Handyman service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 58.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Birmingham, 408 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 58 ranked; ranked #4.
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58 Forestdale handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 35 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 58 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Scout Home Services - Birmingham | 61 | 4.9★ (337) | Bessemer, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | DDS Handyman service | 60 | 4.8★ (28) | Birmingham, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Tunj Control Moving and Installation | 60 | 4.8★ (144) | Birmingham, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mr. Handyman of Birmingham | 59 | 4.9★ (408) | Mountain Brook, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Preservan Wood Rot Repairs | 58 | 5.0★ (72) | Fairfield, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Kambel Services & Construction | 57 | 5.0★ (15) | Bessemer, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Ace Handyman Services Birmingham NE | 57 | 4.9★ (303) | Birmingham, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Turner Service Repair LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (4) | Pleasant Grove, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | 1st Sergeant F.R.O.G.G.Y. Handyman Service | 56 | 5.0★ (41) | Alabaster, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Knox Home Services | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | Birmingham, 4 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mountain Brook, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 408 Google reviews, the most in Forestdale.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fairfield, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 303 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pleasant Grove, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 4 mi away
Ranked #11 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.
Based in Alabaster, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grayson Valley, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 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.
Based in Bessemer, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 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.
Based in Calera, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 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.
Based in Grayson Valley, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 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.
Based in Bessemer, 3 mi away
Ranked #19 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.
Based in Birmingham, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 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.
Based in Bessemer, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 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.
Based in Birmingham, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 58 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 3 Guys Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| AllBoutFamily remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| CB Services | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Coosa Craftsmen LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| D&J Home Helpers | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Daniels Roofing Company | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Deck Stainers | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Dr. Fixit, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Handyman Dan | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Handyman in Birmingham | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| just a handyman and roadside | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| K & V Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Magic City Home Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| New Start | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Novo Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Solid Home Repair Handywoman LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Super Handyman Fencing and Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Task Tackle Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Unifirm Handyman and Home Repair Services | 3 mi | |
| Woodscape Designs | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Forestdale. 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 58 Forestdale 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 Forestdale 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 |