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Best overall in Helena: Surv Birmingham, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Tunj Control Moving and Installation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 44.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Birmingham, 408 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 44 ranked; ranked #11.
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44 Helena handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 44 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Surv Birmingham | 90 | 5.0★ (83) | Birmingham, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Tunj Control Moving and Installation | 88 | 4.8★ (144) | Birmingham, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Scout Home Services - Birmingham | 87 | 4.9★ (337) | Bessemer, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Nay Home Services LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (62) | Hoover, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | DDS Handyman service | 82 | 4.8★ (28) | Birmingham, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Duckett Renovations | 82 | 5.0★ (6) | Alabaster, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | J.E.M. Handyman Services | 81 | 4.9★ (62) | Alabaster, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Whaley's Essential Pressure Washing. | 81 | 4.9★ (93) | Hoover, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | House Doctors of South Birmingham & Shelby County | 80 | 5.0★ (6) | Alabaster, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Bobby Lawley Tree and Fence | 80 | 4.6★ (5) | Alabaster, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 144 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 337 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoover, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 1 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Alabaster, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoover, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, 93 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 6 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mountain Brook, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 408 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (408).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bessemer, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 303 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alabaster, 11 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Birmingham, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Calera, 9 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brook Highland, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Montevallo, 12 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelsea, 11 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grayson Valley, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Birmingham, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vestavia Hills, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hoover, 3 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Handyman Extraordinaire | 75 | 5.0★ (12) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Next Chapter Handyman Services | 75 | 5.0★ (9) | 5 mi |
| 28 | Forge Home Services | 74 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Handy Dudes | 74 | 5.0★ (20) | 11 mi |
| 30 | Watts Paint & Remodeling LLC | 74 | 5.0★ (6) | 2 mi |
| 31 | Epic Home Repair | 73 | 5.0★ (12) | 4 mi |
| 32 | Humphrey's Handyman Services, LLC | 73 | 4.7★ (10) | 15 mi |
| 33 | Andy OnCall | 71 | 2.6★ (5) | 3 mi |
| 34 | EverSolutions LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (7) | 7 mi |
| 35 | Patterson Builds, LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 36 | FIXit Residential Home Maintenance Repair, LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (6) | 5 mi |
| 37 | Redline Home Services | 70 | 5.0★ (14) | 12 mi |
| 38 | Koala Home Services | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| 39 | Parker Appliance Repair, LLC | 69 | 3.9★ (9) | 14 mi |
| 40 | Orange Design | 69 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 41 | Homewood Handyman | 68 | 3.7★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 42 | Hands for Hire, LLC | 68 | 3.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 43 | Color me mine painting & home repairs | 68 | 5.0★ (9) | 12 mi |
| 44 | Southern Property Management Group, LLC | 65 | 2.9★ (55) | 14 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| AVC Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Birmingham Home Improvements | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| CB Services | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Chris Peasley Enterprises, Inc. | In Helena | |
| Deck Stainers | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Dr. Fixit, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| DRS Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Front Door Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Funky Plumbing | 4.8★ (17) | In Helena |
| Handyman in Birmingham | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Handyman Services by Greg | 4.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Heritage Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Imms Industrial Coatings, Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | In Helena |
| Jimsco LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Helena |
| Just Perfect Services LLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Helena |
| mclure services | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Most Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Super Handyman Fencing and Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| The Hoover Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Tysons Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Helena. 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 44 Helena 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 Helena 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 |