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Best Handymen in Salem, OR (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Salem: Ace Handyman Services Salem, CR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 348 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Your Salem Handyman, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 42.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Patriot Hauling and Junk Removal, 241 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 42 ranked after Ace Handyman Services Salem; ranked #2.

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

42 Salem handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 27 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 42 rated businesses.

Top 10 handymen in Salem at a glance

Top 10 handymen in Salem at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Ace Handyman Services Salem684.9★ (348)Salem24/7Overall
2Patriot Hauling and Junk Removal635.0★ (241)SalemEveningsMost reviews
3Your Salem Handyman625.0★ (20)Salem24/7Emergencies
4Recycling Relief Junk Cleanup & More615.0★ (213)Four Corners, 11 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Handyman State LLC615.0★ (83)Four Corners, 3 mi awaySat—
6Handyman Steve604.7★ (22)SalemSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Salem Dan Handyman595.0★ (6)Salem24/7—
8A1 Maintenance & Repair594.2★ (10)Four Corners, 1 mi away24/7—
9Calvin's Handymans Services LLC594.2★ (5)Salem24/7—
10Handy Grandpa574.8★ (32)Salem——

The 42 best handymen in Salem, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  3. #3 Your Salem Handyman

    Based in Salem

    62/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    420 High St SE ave, Salem, OR 97302
    View profile for Your Salem Handyman(503) 551-2972

  5. #5 Handyman State LLC

    Based in Four Corners, 3 mi away

    61/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–3 PM · Thu–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Handyman State LLC(971) 599-1966

  6. #6 Handyman Steve

    Based in Salem

    60/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 4.7★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    4190 Sunnyview Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305
    View profile for Handyman Steve(503) 734-5341

  7. #7 Salem Dan Handyman

    Based in Salem

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    482 Powderhorn Ct SE, Salem, OR 97317
    View profile for Salem Dan Handyman(971) 209-8038

  8. #8 A1 Maintenance & Repair

    Based in Four Corners, 1 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for A1 Maintenance & Repair

  10. #10 Handy Grandpa

    Based in Salem

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3725 Cordon Rd NE, Salem, OR 97305
    View profile for Handy Grandpa(503) 390-0100

  13. #13 JJU Maintenance LLC

    Based in Salem

    57/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    4381 Webb Ave NE, Salem, OR 97305
    View profile for JJU Maintenance LLC(971) 217-7135

  17. #17 Mtz Junk Removal

    Based in Independence, 10 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1380 Picture St, Independence, OR 97351
    View profile for Mtz Junk Removal(503) 983-8131

  19. #19 PDX HandyWorks

    Based in Salem

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #19 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3468 Livingston St NE Conference Room, Salem, OR 97301
    View profile for PDX HandyWorks(971) 300-5509

  23. #23 AESTHETIC WORK LLC

    Based in Albany, 13 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    View profile for AESTHETIC WORK LLC(541) 979-5512

  25. #25 Rusty and Bubba's

    Based in Dallas, 13 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1531 SE Greening Dr, Dallas, OR 97338
    View profile for Rusty and Bubba's(971) 465-9755

All 42 handymen

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

handymen in Salem, ranks 26 to 42
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Salem Home Remodeling515.0★ (4)In Salem
27Chris Szulecki Handyman Services515.0★ (12)8 mi
28Kaufman Specialties Handyman Services505.0★ (7)7 mi
29Damn Good Handyman Services LLC505.0★ (12)6 mi
30Squatch Cleaners505.0★ (7)9 mi
31Firefighter Handyman Epoxy Floors505.0★ (16)12 mi
32Corvallis Handyman Service, LLC495.0★ (3)14 mi
33Handy Dandy Pro495.0★ (3)3 mi
34Newton Painting & Property Maintenance Inc.484.9★ (16)5 mi
35A Stroke Above Painting and Construction, LLC485.0★ (6)1 mi
36Remodeling by Classic Homes Inc474.3★ (14)3 mi
37C5 Home Solutions475.0★ (6)11 mi
38Pacific Northwest Handyman LLC465.0★ (5)14 mi
39Best Painting and Home Repair465.0★ (8)15 mi
40Straight Edge Painting and Remodeling LLC CCB#231846465.0★ (24)13 mi
413 Inch Construction444.7★ (12)13 mi
42Tile With A Smile444.8★ (4)8 mi

Also serving Salem

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.

Unranked handymen serving Salem
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
3Rs Construction & Remodeling4.4★ (113)In Salem
503 Remodeling LLC5.0★ (1)In Salem
Adams Exterior Maintenance4.6★ (26)In Salem
Andy's Handy Services5.0★ (1)In Salem
Deens Home Services LLC5.0★ (41)In Salem
Eden Homes Inc5.0★ (14)In Salem
Genesis Home Improvements5.0★ (1)In Salem
Happy House Works3.7★ (19)In Salem
Herb's Handyman Services4.5★ (2)In Salem
Imperial Construction Services, LLC5.0★ (18)In Salem
Judson's Inc.3.6★ (111)In Salem
Kaufman's Home Maintenance4.9★ (37)In Salem
Leupitz Contractors Inc5.0★ (50)In Salem
Millsap and Sons Contracting LLC5.0★ (1)In Salem
On Top Home Services LLC5.0★ (57)In Salem
Oregon Trusted Tradesman5.0★ (2)In Salem
Oregon Trusted Tradesman LLC5.0★ (2)In Salem
Q&R Construction Services Inc4.8★ (25)In Salem
renovations inc4.8★ (9)In Salem
Standard Utility Contractors5.0★ (1)In Salem

How much do handymen cost in Salem?

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

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

How we ranked Salem handymen

We scored 42 Salem 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Salem data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Handymen in Salem: frequently asked questions

Who is the best handyman in Salem?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Salem, OR is Ace Handyman Services Salem with a CR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 348 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Patriot Hauling and Junk Removal (#2) and Your Salem Handyman (#3) follow. We ranked 42 handymen on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many handymen are there in Salem?

ContractorsRanked ranks 42 handymen serving Salem, OR. 13 of them are based in Salem; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which handymen in Salem are open 24/7?

7 ranked handymen in Salem post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Ace Handyman Services Salem (#1), Your Salem Handyman (#3) and Salem Dan Handyman (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which handymen in Salem work on weekends?

27 of 42 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Ace Handyman Services Salem (#1), Your Salem Handyman (#3) and Recycling Relief Junk Cleanup & More (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does drywall repair cost in Salem?

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

What Google rating do Salem handymen have?

The median Google rating among 42 rated handymen in Salem is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Ace Handyman Services Salem has the most, 348 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do handymen outside Salem count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Salem 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 Salem

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 42 handymen serving Salem.

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