85 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in University Place: Zehm TV Mounting Services LLC, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 842 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Southern Boyz General Contractor and Plumbing LLP, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 85.
Most-reviewed: Dans Handyman Service Co LLC, 124 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 85 ranked after Zehm TV Mounting Services LLC; ranked #5.
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85 University Place handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 46 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 85 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Zehm TV Mounting Services LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (842) | Lakewood, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Tacoma Handyman Pros | 60 | 4.9★ (55) | University Place | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Done Right Works | 59 | 4.9★ (76) | Tacoma, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Chris's Handyman Service, LLC | 59 | 4.9★ (67) | Tacoma, 1 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 5 | Dans Handyman Service Co LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (124) | Auburn, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | Most reviews |
| 6 | Southern Boyz General Contractor and Plumbing LLP | 58 | 4.7★ (14) | Tacoma, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Hunny-Do Handyman Services | 58 | 4.8★ (77) | Lacey, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | RDK Home Services | 58 | 5.0★ (37) | Gig Harbor, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Pro Touch Handyman LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (118) | Tacoma, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Handyman PNW | 56 | 4.2★ (5) | Tacoma, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 842 Google reviews, the most in University Place.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in University Place
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 1 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacey, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gig Harbor, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 118 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Federal Way, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Auburn, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Tacoma, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bonney Lake, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Federal Way, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Steilacoom, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 1 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lacey, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fife, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ 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 Gig Harbor, 7 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tacoma, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 85 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ahgotchu Childproofing & Safety Solutions | 4.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Berna's General Contractor LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Brobilt | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Dans Handyman Service Co. LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Emmanuel General Contractor LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In University Place |
| Handyman That Can | In University Place | |
| Harbor Builds | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Home MD Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Hunzinger Construction LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| JB Fergusons Field Services | In University Place | |
| JSL Home projects LLC | In University Place | |
| Just Fix It Handyman Mike | In University Place | |
| Just Right Home Repair and Improvements, LLC | In University Place | |
| McGrath home services/ Puyallup roof and gutter cleaning llc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| One Call Construction Services | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Petro the Handy man LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Randy Taylor General Contractor, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Sawyer Handyman Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| VAV Construction Services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| WHD Lakewood Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for University Place. 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 85 University Place 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 23, 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 University Place 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 |