87/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Handymen in Wake Forest, NC (2026)
100 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Wake Forest: JAKES Renovations, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 100.
- 8
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Greater Triangle and Johnston County, 1,290 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 100 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
100 Wake Forest handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 29 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 100 rated businesses.
Top 10 handymen in Wake Forest at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | JAKES Renovations | 87 | 5.0★ (10) | Wake Forest | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc. | 86 | 4.9★ (98) | Garner, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | NuAgain | 84 | 5.0★ (10) | Wake Forest | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Billy's Handyman Service, LLC | 84 | 4.6★ (11) | Wake Forest | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Rb pro Handyman service NC | 82 | 5.0★ (60) | Apex, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Artur's Fix-It-All | 82 | 5.0★ (42) | Wake Forest | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Handy Help'r Services | 81 | 5.0★ (65) | Clayton, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Ace Handyman Services Greater Triangle and Johnston County | 81 | 4.9★ (1,290) | Raleigh, 12 mi away | Evenings | Most reviews |
| 9 | Like Handy | 81 | 5.0★ (8) | Clayton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Rise Up Renovations | 81 | 5.0★ (151) | Henderson, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
The 100 best handymen in Wake Forest, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Garner, 13 mi away
86/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
#3 NuAgain
Based in Wake Forest
84/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 11845 Retail Dr, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Based in Wake Forest
84/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Based in Apex, 11 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wake Forest
82/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Based in Clayton, 15 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,290 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (1,290).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 1,290 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1818 St Albans Dr Ste 103A, Raleigh, NC 27609
#9 Like Handy
Based in Clayton, 13 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Henderson, 5 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 151 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 7 AM–9:30 PM · Tue–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun 7 AM–7 PM
Based in Cary, 12 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Shoreline, 11 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Raleigh, 7 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–10 PM · Sun 10 AM–10 PM
- Address
- 3800 Mitchell Mill Rd, Raleigh, NC 27616
Based in Wake Forest
80/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
Based in Raleigh, 12 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 190 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 5345 Sahalee Way, Raleigh, NC 27604
Based in Henderson, 15 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 247 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 247 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Brushy Creek, 10 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wake Forest
79/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Rolesville, 13 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
Based in Wake Forest
79/100CR ScoreRanked #20 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.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Based in Apex, 14 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wake Forest
79/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 13121 Bold Run Hill Rd #27587, Wake Forest, NC 27587
Based in Raleigh, 8 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Address
- 8512 Council Ct, Raleigh, NC 27615
#24 ZafarHandymanLLC
Based in Carrboro, 14 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
Based in Rolesville, 6 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
Handymen ranked #26 to #50
#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 100 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Wake Forest
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 |
|---|---|---|
| "That Guy" Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| All-Pro Painting of the Triangle- Wake Forest | 5.0★ (3) | In Wake Forest |
| Allis Home Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Wake Forest |
| Capital UpKeep LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Cow Dog Electric | 5.0★ (97) | In Wake Forest |
| DO For You Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Wake Forest |
| Eliel's services LLC | 4.9★ (7) | In Wake Forest |
| Handyman-Earl | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Handyman919 | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Hebert Plumbing Co | 4.3★ (16) | In Wake Forest |
| Home Maintenance By KO | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| JCDM Painting & Domestic Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | In Wake Forest |
| JCI Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Langley Renovations | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Lifetime Roofing And Exteriors | 4.9★ (76) | In Wake Forest |
| Mighty Dog Roofing of North Raleigh | 4.9★ (30) | In Wake Forest |
| New Light Services | 4.3★ (71) | In Wake Forest |
| Raleigh's Handyman Guru | 5.0★ (1) | In Wake Forest |
| Renovations "R" Us | 5.0★ (24) | In Wake Forest |
| Sincere Property Services | 5.0★ (40) | In Wake Forest |
How much do handymen cost in Wake Forest?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Wake Forest. 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 |
How we ranked Wake Forest handymen
We scored 100 Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest 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 |
Handymen in Wake Forest: frequently asked questions
Who is the best handyman in Wake Forest?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Wake Forest, NC is JAKES Renovations with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc. (#2) and NuAgain (#3) follow. We ranked 100 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many handymen are there in Wake Forest?
ContractorsRanked ranks 100 handymen serving Wake Forest, NC. 15 of them are based in Wake Forest; 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 Wake Forest are open 24/7?
11 ranked handymen in Wake Forest post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are JAKES Renovations (#1), Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc. (#2) and Rb pro Handyman service NC (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which handymen in Wake Forest work on weekends?
59 of 100 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 29 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are JAKES Renovations (#1), Helpful Hands and Repairs, Inc. (#2) and NuAgain (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in Wake Forest?
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 Wake Forest. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Wake Forest handymen have?
The median Google rating among 100 rated handymen in Wake Forest is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Ace Handyman Services Greater Triangle and Johnston County has the most, 1,290 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do handymen outside Wake Forest count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Wake Forest 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 Wake Forest
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 100 handymen serving Wake Forest.
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