17 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rapid City: My Craftsman Black Hills, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Handyman Chris Auwerter, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 17.
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Rapid City, 106 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 17 ranked; ranked #5.
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17 Rapid City handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 17 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | My Craftsman Black Hills | 90 | 5.0★ (36) | Rapid City | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Abock Services | 86 | 5.0★ (28) | Rapid City | Sat | — |
| 3 | Handyman of Rapid City LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (6) | Rapid City | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | The Handyman Chris Auwerter | 83 | 3.6★ (21) | Rapid City | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Ace Handyman Services Rapid City | 83 | 4.5★ (106) | Rapid City | — | Most reviews |
| 6 | Handy-Mack Fix-It Services | 83 | 5.0★ (3) | Rapid City | — | — |
| 7 | Repair, Construction & Maintenance Services, LLC | 83 | 4.4★ (30) | Rapid City | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Dakota Accuracy Construction | 78 | 4.6★ (11) | Rapid City | — | — |
| 9 | Handy Helper | 78 | 5.0★ (9) | Rapid City | — | — |
| 10 | Black Hills Handyman | 77 | 2.3★ (3) | Rapid City | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 106 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (106).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tile contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid Valley, 2 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rapid City
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2Morrows Rapid Repair | 1.0★ (2) | In Rapid City |
| A.C.E. | 3.7★ (3) | In Rapid City |
| Al Sutton Electric Inc | 5.0★ (2) | In Rapid City |
| American Electric Inc | 4.6★ (19) | In Rapid City |
| Blue Ladder Construction | 5.0★ (3) | In Rapid City |
| Buck's Electric Inc | 4.8★ (9) | In Rapid City |
| Duckota Shower & Bath | 5.0★ (26) | In Rapid City |
| EZ Home Repair | 5.0★ (2) | In Rapid City |
| Filipino Handyman Services, LLC | 4.5★ (2) | In Rapid City |
| Freeman's Electric Service Inc | 4.2★ (13) | In Rapid City |
| H/N Electric Inc | 5.0★ (6) | In Rapid City |
| Lighting Maintenance Co. | 4.8★ (4) | In Rapid City |
| Loyal Plumbing Heating and Cooling | 4.9★ (1,745) | In Rapid City |
| Midwest Home Improvement | 3.1★ (33) | In Rapid City |
| Muellenberg Electric | 4.2★ (17) | In Rapid City |
| Rapid Rooter | 4.8★ (149) | In Rapid City |
| Reimer Construction & Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Rapid City |
| SoDak Plumbing | 4.9★ (50) | In Rapid City |
| Swiftec Inc. | 4.6★ (20) | In Rapid City |
| Ty Construction | 4.9★ (84) | In Rapid City |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rapid 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 17 Rapid 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 Rapid 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 |