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Best overall in Ripon: Valley Handyman Services, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Jason's Handyman Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 42.
Most-reviewed: Evan's Handyman Co., 147 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 42 ranked; ranked #2.
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42 Ripon handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 25 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 42 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valley Handyman Services | 88 | 5.0★ (108) | Los Banos, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Evan's Handyman Co. | 86 | 4.9★ (147) | Modesto, 8 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 3 | Jason's Handyman Service | 86 | 5.0★ (11) | Manteca, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | Better Home Pros LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (17) | Modesto, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | 24/7 Plumbing & Handyman Services | 84 | 5.0★ (38) | Modesto, 12 mi away | Emergency | — |
| 6 | Project Complete | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Modesto, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Potter's Handyman Service | 84 | 4.9★ (42) | Manteca, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Handyman Joe | 83 | 4.0★ (4) | Modesto, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | ONE in all painting | 82 | 5.0★ (66) | Ceres, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | American C & M handyman Solutions | 81 | 4.2★ (5) | Modesto, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 147 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (147).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteca, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 2 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Manteca, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ceres, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 66 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Escalon, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in August, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Modesto, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Modesto, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Manteca, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Escalon, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lathrop, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dublin, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Ceres, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteca, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, 53 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Manteca, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Tracy, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Ceres, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Country Club, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lathrop, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Reese Appliance Repairs | 74 | 4.4★ (61) | 8 mi |
| 27 | I M Handyman | 74 | 5.0★ (8) | 15 mi |
| 28 | Modesto Handyman Services | 73 | 5.0★ (6) | 14 mi |
| 29 | J.C. Drywall & Handyman Services | 73 | 5.0★ (7) | 9 mi |
| 30 | Hodges Home Improvement | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 31 | L & Sons Concrete Handyman | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 32 | BAA Services | 73 | 5.0★ (4) | 6 mi |
| 33 | Frank's Maintenance and Repair | 71 | 4.2★ (5) | 9 mi |
| 34 | Cole Restorations | 71 | 4.8★ (17) | 4 mi |
| 35 | Grace Home Repair and Maintenance | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | 11 mi |
| 36 | Handy Apes - Junk Removal & Services | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 37 | L. P. Lawncare n ect. | 67 | 2.0★ (4) | 7 mi |
| 38 | James Lawn Care & Handyman | 67 | 2.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
| 39 | 5 Star Handyman Service | 66 | 2.3★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 40 | Jones handyman Services | 66 | 3.7★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 41 | R A M Construction | 65 | 4.6★ (10) | 14 mi |
| 42 | Majestic Cleaning Service | 62 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arch Base Handyman LLC | 3.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Cowan's Handyman | 4.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| handyman construction | In Ripon | |
| Handyman Hendee | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| HomeSmiles San Joaquin County | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Jenkins Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| JG Upgrades | In Ripon | |
| JJ Exterior Design | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Modesto Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Pro Handyman Services | In Ripon | |
| Quality Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Rams Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| RC Handyman Services | 3.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Roman's Handyman solution | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Roofing Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| S&K Management Services, Inc. | In Ripon | |
| Semko | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Soria’s Home Service | In Ripon | |
| Stewart Property Services, Inc. | 3.8★ (4) | In Ripon |
| Walsh Handyman Services | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ripon. 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 42 Ripon 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 Ripon 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 |