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Best Handymen in Garner, NC (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Garner: Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc., CR Score 92/100; 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Handyman of NE Raleigh to Clayton Area, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 197.

  3. 14

    Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Greater Triangle and Johnston County, 1,290 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 197 ranked; ranked #14.

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

197 Garner handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 117 open Saturdays and 55 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 197 rated businesses.

Top 10 handymen in Garner at a glance

Top 10 handymen in Garner at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc.924.9★ (98)Garner24/7Overall
2Redline Powerwashing And Services LLC895.0★ (246)Apex, 4 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Mr. Handyman of NE Raleigh to Clayton Area884.9★ (294)Clayton, 13 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Gator Metal Roofing874.8★ (408)Garner24/7—
5Acosta Handyman Services LLC865.0★ (17)Fuquay-Varina, 6 mi away24/7—
6KWiK Property Services865.0★ (83)Fuquay-Varina, 13 mi away24/7—
7Handy Help'r Services855.0★ (65)Clayton, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Like Handy845.0★ (8)Clayton, 7 mi away24/7—
9Steve Winter Handyman Services845.0★ (9)Apex, 8 mi away24/7—
10KKJ Triangle Handyman845.0★ (34)Fuquay-Varina, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—

The 197 best handymen in Garner, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  8. #8 Like Handy

    Based in Clayton, 7 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Like Handy(559) 493-9320

  12. #12 Tools in Hand LLC

    Based in Fuquay-Varina, 7 mi away

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 155 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Tools in Hand LLC(919) 491-5783

  17. #17 Capital Installations

    Based in Raleigh, 5 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9121 Lord Anson Dr, Raleigh, NC 27615
    View profile for Capital Installations(919) 999-6686

  23. #23 AssembleXpress

    Based in Apex, 12 mi away

    82/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    View profile for AssembleXpress(919) 819-6980

Handymen ranked #26 to #50

#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 197 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.

handymen in Garner, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Perfix Repair815.0★ (11)7 mi
27The Raleigh Handyman814.9★ (190)8 mi
28Handy Worx - Home Restoration and Handyman Services815.0★ (5)9 mi
29Cole's Handyman Services LLC815.0★ (3)8 mi
30Always Up Moving Company LLC814.6★ (15)In Garner
31Clearview Maintenance and Hauling815.0★ (11)In Garner
32Shore Choice Handyman & Lawn Care Services LLC805.0★ (5)14 mi
33C Craftsmen Handyman805.0★ (5)11 mi
34Rex Construction LLC805.0★ (96)5 mi
35STL SERVICES LLC804.9★ (38)6 mi
36Home Services at The Home Depot794.0★ (17)8 mi
37Homework by Dave794.9★ (61)14 mi
38Jado customz795.0★ (8)In Garner
39That 1 Painter Raleigh795.0★ (46)11 mi
40Best Skill, LLC795.0★ (9)In Garner
41Jr Tv mounting service794.7★ (71)7 mi
42Clark HomeWorks795.0★ (10)12 mi
43ZafarHandymanLLC794.8★ (20)14 mi
44Handyman Bravo LLC795.0★ (24)9 mi
45AJ Custom Services, LLC795.0★ (35)In Garner
46Billy's Handyman Service, LLC794.6★ (11)12 mi
47CGB Enterprise LLC Home improvement and Handyman Services795.0★ (4)In Garner
48DG Handymanservice nc LLC784.9★ (30)7 mi
49Precise Services Group LLC785.0★ (6)In Garner
50Surv Raleigh784.9★ (222)8 mi

Also serving Garner

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 Garner
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Accent Handyman ServicesIn Garner
American Plumbing3.4★ (21)In Garner
Andrew’s landscaping and handyman services1.0★ (1)In Garner
Darrell's Home Improvement4.5★ (2)In Garner
Dghandymanservice5.0★ (3)In Garner
Eubanks Painting CompanyIn Garner
Experts Choice A-Z Home Repairs5.0★ (2)In Garner
Handyman Full Service5.0★ (1)In Garner
Handyman Turnover LLC5.0★ (1)In Garner
Harrison Handyman4.5★ (2)In Garner
Jim Cannady Plumbing5.0★ (5)In Garner
Katira Painting & Handyman1.0★ (1)In Garner
Lucky Dog Renovations LLC.5.0★ (1)In Garner
Milly All in 1 LLCIn Garner
New Life Construction NC LLC5.0★ (1)In Garner
Preferred Home Services1.0★ (1)In Garner
Pro Fix Home Remodeling & Services5.0★ (1)In Garner
Spencer For HireIn Garner
tree removal. Amaya handyman llc5.0★ (2)In Garner
W and W Residential Services5.0★ (6)In Garner

How much do handymen cost in Garner?

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

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

How we ranked Garner handymen

We scored 197 Garner 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Garner data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Handymen in Garner: frequently asked questions

Who is the best handyman in Garner?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Garner, NC is Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc. with a CR Score of 92/100. It has 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Redline Powerwashing And Services LLC (#2) and Mr. Handyman of NE Raleigh to Clayton Area (#3) follow. We ranked 197 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many handymen are there in Garner?

ContractorsRanked ranks 197 handymen serving Garner, NC. 10 of them are based in Garner; 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 Garner are open 24/7?

20 ranked handymen in Garner post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc. (#1), Mr. Handyman of NE Raleigh to Clayton Area (#3) and Gator Metal Roofing (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which handymen in Garner work on weekends?

117 of 197 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 55 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc. (#1), Redline Powerwashing And Services LLC (#2) and Mr. Handyman of NE Raleigh to Clayton Area (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does drywall repair cost in Garner?

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

What Google rating do Garner handymen have?

The median Google rating among 197 rated handymen in Garner is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Ace Handyman Services Greater Triangle and Johnston County has the most, 1,290 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do handymen outside Garner count in this ranking?

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

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 197 handymen serving Garner.
  2. October 2026: 3 duplicate listings merged.

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