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Best Handymen in Fortuna, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Fortuna: Jaques of All Trades, CR Score 60/100; 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Humboldt Renovation and Design, 18 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 5 ranked after Jaques of All Trades; ranked #2.

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

5 Fortuna handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 5 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Handymen in Eureka ranking. See Handymen in Eureka

Top 5 handymen in Fortuna at a glance

Top 5 handymen in Fortuna at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Jaques of All Trades604.8★ (91)Eureka, 14 mi awaySat · SunOverall
2Humboldt Renovation and Design524.8★ (18)Fortuna—Most reviews
3Nichols Handy Work - General Handyman Home Repair Services, Fencing Services in Eureka CA515.0★ (8)Eureka, 13 mi awayEvenings—
4Eric's Home Services & Remodeling495.0★ (6)Arcata, 15 mi away——
5Honest Handyman494.3★ (6)Arcata, 14 mi away——

The 5 best handymen in Fortuna, ranked

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

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Fortuna

    #1 Jaques of All Trades

    Based in Eureka, 14 mi away

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews, the most in Fortuna.

    • 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun 1 PM–5 PM
    Address
    1609 Dean St, Eureka, CA 95501
    View profile for Jaques of All Trades(707) 834-3933

  3. #3 Nichols Handy Work - General Handyman Home Repair Services, Fencing Services in Eureka CA

    Based in Eureka, 13 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2821 Pine St, Eureka, CA 95501
    View profile for Nichols Handy Work - General Handyman Home Repair Services, Fencing Services in Eureka CA(707) 502-0405

  5. #5 Honest Handyman

    Based in Arcata, 14 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Honest Handyman(707) 834-2932

How much do handymen cost in Fortuna?

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

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

How we ranked Fortuna handymen

We scored 5 Fortuna 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 Fortuna 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 Fortuna: frequently asked questions

Who is the best handyman in Fortuna?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Fortuna, CA is Jaques of All Trades with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.8★ from 91 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Humboldt Renovation and Design (#2) and Nichols Handy Work - General Handyman Home Repair Services, Fencing Services in Eureka CA (#3) follow. We ranked 5 handymen on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many handymen are there in Fortuna?

ContractorsRanked ranks 5 handymen serving Fortuna, CA. 1 of them is based in Fortuna; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which handymen in Fortuna work on weekends?

1 of 5 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Jaques of All Trades (#1). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does drywall repair cost in Fortuna?

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

What Google rating do Fortuna handymen have?

The median Google rating among 5 rated handymen in Fortuna is 4.8★, with a median of 8 reviews. Jaques of All Trades has the most, 91 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 Fortuna count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Fortuna 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.

Can handymen pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Fortuna

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 handymen serving Fortuna.

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