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Best Handymen in Magalia, CA (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Magalia: Elite Home Solutions, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Paynefully Clean & Handy Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 14.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Chico Construction (formerly Chico Handyman), 19 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #10.

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

14 Magalia handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.

Most of this list also appears on the Handymen in Chico ranking. See Handymen in Chico

Top 10 handymen in Magalia at a glance

Top 10 handymen in Magalia at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Elite Home Solutions845.0★ (6)Durham, 12 mi away24/7Overall
2J2 Property Management and Repair824.7★ (10)Chico, 13 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Paynefully Clean & Handy Services LLC825.0★ (15)Chico, 15 mi away24/7Emergencies
4The Handy Swan795.0★ (9)Chico, 13 mi awaySat—
5M&A Sparkling Cleaning Service774.8★ (12)Chico, 13 mi away——
6A Liquid Color Painting774.9★ (10)Chico, 14 mi awaySat · Sun—
7Maintenance Plus753.5★ (8)Chico, 15 mi awaySat—
8Fryer's Home Service & Repair755.0★ (5)Chico, 15 mi awaySat—
9Fast Chico Handyman755.0★ (8)Chico, 13 mi away——
10Chico Construction (formerly Chico Handyman)754.9★ (19)Chico, 13 mi away—Most reviews

The 14 best handymen in Magalia, 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.

  4. #4 The Handy Swan

    Based in Chico, 13 mi away

    79/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for The Handy Swan(951) 303-7579

  7. #7 Maintenance Plus

    Based in Chico, 15 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1274 E Eaton Rd, Chico, CA 95973
    View profile for Maintenance Plus(530) 893-1051

  13. #13 TKO Construction

    Based in Chico, 13 mi away

    70/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for TKO Construction(530) 236-0010

How much do handymen cost in Magalia?

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

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

How we ranked Magalia handymen

We scored 14 Magalia 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 Magalia 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 Magalia: frequently asked questions

Who is the best handyman in Magalia?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Magalia, CA is Elite Home Solutions with a CR Score of 84/100. It has 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. J2 Property Management and Repair (#2) and Paynefully Clean & Handy Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 14 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

Which handymen in Magalia are open 24/7?

2 ranked handymen in Magalia post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Elite Home Solutions (#1) and Paynefully Clean & Handy Services LLC (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which handymen in Magalia work on weekends?

8 of 14 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Elite Home Solutions (#1), J2 Property Management and Repair (#2) and Paynefully Clean & Handy Services LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does drywall repair cost in Magalia?

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

What Google rating do Magalia handymen have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated handymen in Magalia is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Chico Construction (formerly Chico Handyman) has the most, 19 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Magalia count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Magalia 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.

Can handymen pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?

No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.

Update log for Magalia

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 handymen serving Magalia.
  2. October 2026: 2 duplicate listings merged.

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