18 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in James City: Mr. Handyman of New Bern and Jacksonville, CR Score 94/100; 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Your Maintenance Tech LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 18.
Most-reviewed: Top Notch Painting, 51 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked after Mr. Handyman of New Bern and Jacksonville; ranked #3.
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18 James City handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Handyman of New Bern and Jacksonville | 94 | 4.9★ (81) | New Bern, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Your Maintenance Tech LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (3) | James City | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Top Notch Painting | 84 | 4.8★ (51) | James City | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Laser Property Solutions | 83 | 5.0★ (8) | New Bern, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Handyman Mike LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (11) | James City | — | — |
| 6 | Elite Handyman Solutions | 78 | 5.0★ (16) | New Bern, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Land & Sea Service Co | 77 | 5.0★ (38) | New Bern, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | A Beary Handyman | 77 | 5.0★ (7) | New Bern, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | *Master Baths & Tile* | 75 | 3.7★ (3) | James City | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Neuse Handyman Services, LLC | 73 | 5.0★ (9) | New Bern, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
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.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (81).
Based in James City
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in James City
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, 51 Google reviews.
Based in New Bern, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in James City
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in New Bern, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in New Bern, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, 38 Google reviews.
Based in New Bern, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in James City
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in New Bern, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based in James City
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Piney Green, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Ayden, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Havelock, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based in James City
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in James City
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based in New Bern, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Greenville, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for James City. 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 18 James City 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 James City 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 |