87/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Handymen in Hickory, NC (2026)
42 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Hickory: KC’s trade services, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 4
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): General Service & Maintenance, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 42.
- 2
Most-reviewed: N-Home Furniture Repair, 350 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
42 Hickory handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 42 rated businesses.
Top 10 handymen in Hickory at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | KC’s trade services | 87 | 5.0★ (5) | Hickory | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | N-Home Furniture Repair | 86 | 5.0★ (350) | Hickory | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | CN Handyman Services | 85 | 5.0★ (46) | Hickory | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | General Service & Maintenance | 85 | 5.0★ (4) | Conover, 1 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | The American Dream Handyman Services | 84 | 5.0★ (10) | Lenoir, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Quality Property Service, LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Hickory | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Hickory Fix It LLC | 83 | 4.9★ (32) | Hickory | Sat | — |
| 8 | Lake Hickory Handyman | 82 | 5.0★ (15) | Hickory | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | A CHRISTIAN TOUCH SERVICES | 82 | 4.3★ (55) | Hickory | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Ken Home Improvement LLC | 82 | 4.3★ (58) | Hickory | Sat | — |
The 42 best handymen in Hickory, 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.
Based in Hickory
86/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (350).
- 5.0★ from 350 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Hickory
85/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Conover, 1 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Lenoir, 9 mi away
84/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Hickory
84/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 5 AM–10 PM · Tue 5 AM–10 AM · Wed–Sun 5 AM–10 PM
Based in Hickory
83/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.9★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
Based in Hickory
82/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Based in Hickory
82/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.3★ from 55 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 926 Lenoir Rhyne Blvd SE, Hickory, NC 28602
Based in Hickory
82/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in Hickory
80/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 115 23rd St NW, Hickory, NC 28601
Based in Conover, 2 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Hickory
79/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#14 Right Handy LLC
Based in Lenoir, 13 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
Based in Hickory
78/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Hickory
78/100CR ScoreRanked #16 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–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Conover, 9 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 5884 Winebarger St, Conover, NC 28613
Based in Newton, 4 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 3523 Matthews St, Newton, NC 28658
Based in Conover, 2 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in Hickory
76/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Hickory
76/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–9 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#22 Dunrite Services
Based in Lincolnton, 11 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #22 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–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Hickory
76/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
- 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Conover, 7 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
Based in Morganton, 8 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
All 42 handymen
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Dandy South Solutions | 76 | 4.9★ (65) | 14 mi |
| 27 | Dr. Fix-it Handyman Services | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | In Hickory |
| 28 | Smiths Handyman Service | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 29 | Kast Property Services LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | In Hickory |
| 30 | Bill Pope's painting and remodeling | 74 | 5.0★ (20) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Dudley DoRight Home Improvements | 73 | 3.8★ (16) | In Hickory |
| 32 | The Hickory Handyman LLC | 72 | 5.0★ (4) | 6 mi |
| 33 | Home Remedies Handyman Services & Construction | 72 | 5.0★ (5) | 9 mi |
| 34 | Gene Handyman Plumbing | 72 | 4.5★ (8) | 14 mi |
| 35 | David Flowers Handyman | 71 | 4.7★ (12) | 2 mi |
| 36 | One Time Gutter & Handyman Services | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | In Hickory |
| 37 | TaylorMade Remodeling LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 mi |
| 38 | CH Property Solutions | 69 | 5.0★ (8) | 10 mi |
| 39 | Shallow Creek Home Improvements | 69 | 5.0★ (3) | 7 mi |
| 40 | TCB Construction | 69 | 4.0★ (22) | 3 mi |
| 41 | Shuman's Home Projects & Landscaping | 68 | 5.0★ (4) | 9 mi |
| 42 | RENOscapes LLC | 67 | 5.0★ (8) | 7 mi |
Also serving Hickory
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A&B Plumbing | 5.0★ (352) | In Hickory |
| Affordable Home Improvement Services | 5.0★ (6) | In Hickory |
| Afordable Electric Pro | 3.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| All County Plumbing | 4.7★ (88) | In Hickory |
| Allen's Home Services | 4.0★ (4) | In Hickory |
| Cooper Designs Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Eneco Inc. Quality Since 1977 | 4.8★ (317) | In Hickory |
| H & R remodeling and Home Repairs | 3.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Hire A Friend | 3.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Home Pro Handyman | 1.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| J&A Professional Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Kirk's Handy Work | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| McCarpentry Construction | 3.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Mitchell Services | 4.8★ (6) | In Hickory |
| Nothin' To It Repairs | 5.0★ (17) | In Hickory |
| Oliver Landscaping/Handyman services | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Overcash Home & Handy Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Pennell Home Improvement, LLC | 1.0★ (2) | In Hickory |
| Simmons Lawncare & Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | In Hickory |
| Wize Home Services | 4.7★ (194) | In Hickory |
How much do handymen cost in Hickory?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Hickory. 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 |
How we ranked Hickory handymen
We scored 42 Hickory 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 Hickory 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 |
Handymen in Hickory: frequently asked questions
Who is the best handyman in Hickory?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Hickory, NC is KC’s trade services with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. N-Home Furniture Repair (#2) and CN Handyman Services (#3) follow. We ranked 42 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many handymen are there in Hickory?
ContractorsRanked ranks 42 handymen serving Hickory, NC. 19 of them are based in Hickory; 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 Hickory are open 24/7?
4 ranked handymen in Hickory post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are KC’s trade services (#1), General Service & Maintenance (#4) and The American Dream Handyman Services (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which handymen in Hickory work on weekends?
29 of 42 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are KC’s trade services (#1), CN Handyman Services (#3) and General Service & Maintenance (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in Hickory?
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 Hickory. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Hickory handymen have?
The median Google rating among 42 rated handymen in Hickory is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. N-Home Furniture Repair has the most, 350 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Hickory count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Hickory 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 Hickory
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 42 handymen serving Hickory.
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