16 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Oak Island: Holden Beach Handyman, LLC, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): All Pro Painting of Oak Island & Southport, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 16.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Wilmington and Cape Fear, 155 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 16 ranked; ranked #6.
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16 Oak Island handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 16 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Holden Beach Handyman, LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (105) | Oak Island | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Premier Handyman Services LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (38) | Oak Island | Sat | — |
| 3 | Tool Heads Construction LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (23) | Boiling Spring Lakes, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Cornerstone Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (5) | Oak Island | Sat | — |
| 5 | Superior Services | 56 | 5.0★ (13) | Memphis, 1 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Mr. Handyman of Wilmington and Cape Fear | 56 | 4.7★ (155) | Conway, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 7 | Salty Fix | 55 | 5.0★ (7) | Boiling Spring Lakes, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | All Pro Painting of Oak Island & Southport | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Oak Island | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 9 | Exterior Solutions and Handyman Services | 52 | 5.0★ (4) | Kings Grant, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Drew's Roofing & Home Repair | 51 | 4.7★ (62) | Boiling Spring Lakes, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Island
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Island
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Memphis, 1 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conway, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 155 Google reviews, the most in Oak Island.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 11 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oak Island
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kings Grant, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 62 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 11 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Carolina Beach, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denton, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 8 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boiling Spring Lakes, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 & R Home Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| American Builders Pro | 5.0★ (2) | In Oak Island |
| Bryan The Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Captain Kirk Universal Handyman | 8 mi | |
| Don Taylor's Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Dr. Fix It | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Epting Carpentry and Handyman Services, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Fix It Fellows | 5.0★ (1) | In Oak Island |
| Friedrich Home Services | 2 mi | |
| Handyman | 7 mi | |
| Instant Colors Painting | In Oak Island | |
| J5 Home Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Level Line | In Oak Island | |
| Mr Handy Randy | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Pelican Enterprises Southport | 5 mi | |
| Robies home improvements | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Screws Loose Handyman & Carpentry Services | 8 mi | |
| SOS Home Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| The BSL Handyman & Home Renovations | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Witt Works, Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | In Oak Island |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Oak Island. 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 16 Oak Island handymen on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Oak Island data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |