18 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Van Buren: Mr. Handyman of Fort Smith, CR Score 81/100; 4.8★ from 143 Google reviews.
Most-reviewed: Southern Professional Painting, 65 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 18 ranked after Mr. Handyman of Fort Smith; ranked #7.
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18 Van Buren handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 18 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Handyman of Fort Smith | 81 | 4.8★ (143) | Fort Smith, 8 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Precision Renovations | 80 | 5.0★ (20) | Van Buren | — | — |
| 3 | Tip Top Handyman Service | 78 | 4.0★ (4) | Fort Smith, 2 mi away | Sun | — |
| 4 | Scooby's Mobile Services | 77 | 4.6★ (18) | Fort Smith, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Noah's Painting & Remodeling LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (19) | Greenwood, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Mid-South Steam Boiler & Engineering | 77 | 4.1★ (12) | Van Buren | — | — |
| 7 | Southern Professional Painting | 76 | 4.9★ (65) | Fort Smith, 10 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 8 | Medlin Construction | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Fort Smith, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Domino Services | 74 | 4.3★ (3) | Alma, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Glen Kelly the Handyman | 73 | 3.7★ (3) | Fort Smith, 8 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 143 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (143).
Based in Van Buren
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Fort Smith, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Fort Smith, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Greenwood, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based in Van Buren
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Fort Smith, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, 65 Google reviews.
Based in Fort Smith, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Alma, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Fort Smith, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Fort Smith, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Fort Smith, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Alma, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Poteau, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Fort Smith, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based in Greenwood, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Fort Smith, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 10 PM.
Based in Fort Smith, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ammo Outfitters | 4 mi | |
| Andy’s Handyman And Lawn Care Service | 7 mi | |
| Arturo Handyman Service | 6 mi | |
| Chris McGill | 6 mi | |
| Constancio Cleaning LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Cornerstone Handyman Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Credence Handyman Services | 10 mi | |
| D&B Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Donerite handyman | 6 mi | |
| Handyman By Chance | 8 mi | |
| Hardin's Home Improvements LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Van Buren |
| Hedunnit | 5 mi | |
| Hiz & Herz Handyman Services | 2.5★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Icman Cleaning and Handyman Services | 6 mi | |
| J & J Handyman Services Fort Smith | 6 mi | |
| J.E.M'S remodeling and construction, inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| JTR CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Mark My Handyman | 6 mi | |
| Nate's handymanservices | 8 mi | |
| RS1 | In Van Buren |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Van Buren. 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 18 Van Buren 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 Van Buren 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 |