86/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Handymen in Kill Devil Hills, NC (2026)
5 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Kill Devil Hills: HandymanOBX.com, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Outer Banks, 409 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 5 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
5 Kill Devil Hills handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 5 rated businesses.
Top 5 handymen in Kill Devil Hills at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HandymanOBX.com | 86 | 5.0★ (3) | Kill Devil Hills | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ace Handyman Services Outer Banks | 85 | 4.9★ (409) | Kill Devil Hills | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | Happy House Home Improvements | 73 | 5.0★ (4) | Elizabeth City, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Em & J Projects Llc | 71 | 5.0★ (16) | Kill Devil Hills | — | — |
| 5 | Em & J Projects Llc | 69 | 5.0★ (6) | Kill Devil Hills | — | — |
The 5 best handymen in Kill Devil Hills, 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 Kill Devil Hills
85/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 409 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (409).
- 4.9★ from 409 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 4112 N Croatan Hwy, Kitty Hawk, NC 27949
Based in Elizabeth City, 15 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Kill Devil Hills
71/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Property maintenance”.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Kill Devil Hills
69/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Property maintenance”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 701 Harbour View Dr, Kill Devil Hills, NC 27948
How much do handymen cost in Kill Devil Hills?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Kill Devil Hills. 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 Kill Devil Hills handymen
We scored 5 Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills: frequently asked questions
Who is the best handyman in Kill Devil Hills?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Kill Devil Hills, NC is HandymanOBX.com with a CR Score of 86/100. It has 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ace Handyman Services Outer Banks (#2) and Happy House Home Improvements (#3) follow. We ranked 5 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many handymen are there in Kill Devil Hills?
ContractorsRanked ranks 5 handymen serving Kill Devil Hills, NC. 4 of them are based in Kill Devil Hills; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which handymen in Kill Devil Hills are open 24/7?
1 ranked handyman in Kill Devil Hills posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is HandymanOBX.com (#1). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which handymen in Kill Devil Hills work on weekends?
2 of 5 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are HandymanOBX.com (#1) and Happy House Home Improvements (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in Kill Devil Hills?
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 Kill Devil Hills. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Kill Devil Hills handymen have?
The median Google rating among 5 rated handymen in Kill Devil Hills is 5.0★, with a median of 6 reviews. Ace Handyman Services Outer Banks has the most, 409 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 Kill Devil Hills count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Kill Devil Hills 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 Kill Devil Hills
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 5 handymen serving Kill Devil Hills.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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