14 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in South Suffolk: B & D Handyman Services, CR Score 89/100; 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Drill Sergeant Handyman Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
Most-reviewed: Hampton Roads Contracting Services Of Virginia, LLC, 71 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 14 ranked after B & D Handyman Services; ranked #7.
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14 South Suffolk handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B & D Handyman Services | 89 | 4.8★ (136) | Chesapeake, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Drill Sergeant Handyman Services | 86 | 5.0★ (22) | Chesapeake, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ask Us Charlie Services LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (14) | Suffolk, 2 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 4 | A-Handyman | 79 | 4.8★ (38) | Suffolk, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | KMR HANDYMAN SERVICES | 77 | 5.0★ (6) | Norfolk, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | SALT SERVICES LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | Chesapeake, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Hampton Roads Contracting Services Of Virginia, LLC | 72 | 4.9★ (71) | Suffolk, 10 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 8 | Chesapeake Handyman and wood solutions | 70 | 5.0★ (19) | Chesapeake, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Adams Remodel and Repair | 69 | 5.0★ (13) | Virginia Beach, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | LEECO LLC Home Improvement Specialists | 68 | 4.5★ (16) | Chesapeake, 15 mi away | 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 review volume: 4.8★ from 136 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (136).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 14 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Suffolk, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Suffolk, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Chesapeake, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Suffolk, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, 71 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Virginia Beach, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, 16 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portsmouth, 15 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Chesapeake, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Church of Christ”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesapeake, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Beyond Expectations LLC | 13 mi | |
| BIRDIE PRO SERVICES | 10 mi | |
| Fair Price Contractors LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| First Impressions | 3.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| First Impressions LLC | 9 mi | |
| General Repairs LLC | 14 mi | |
| Horton's Home Improvements & Handyman Services | 12 mi | |
| Mildred's Castle Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| My Guy Handyman & Painting Services, LLC | 14 mi | |
| Pro Handyman Services Inc | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Ramsey Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Reids Contracting | 12 mi | |
| SO-BE-IT Handyman Services | 14 mi | |
| Steve Copeland Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Suffolk Home Services | 5 mi | |
| Supa Low Services | 14 mi | |
| The Home Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| The Unbrella Service Group | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Tidewater Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Tidewater Property Care LLC | 14 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Suffolk. 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 14 South Suffolk 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 South Suffolk 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 |