59/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews, the most in Waukee.
- 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1405 Fuller Rd, West Des Moines, IA 50265
Best Handymen in Waukee, IA (2026)
49 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Waukee: Prime Home Upkeep, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews.
- 7
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Punch List Complete, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 49.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services West Des Moines, 233 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 49 ranked after Prime Home Upkeep; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
49 Waukee handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 49 rated businesses.
Top 10 handymen in Waukee at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Prime Home Upkeep | 59 | 4.9★ (296) | West Des Moines, 9 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | M&S Appliance Installations LLC | 59 | 4.8★ (51) | Urbandale, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Ace Handyman Services West Des Moines | 59 | 4.8★ (233) | Clive, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | TruBlue Home Service Ally | 58 | 4.8★ (112) | Clive, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | The Fix-It Man | 58 | 4.7★ (18) | Waukee | Sat | — |
| 6 | First Call Handyman | 57 | 4.9★ (53) | Des Moines, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Punch List Complete | 57 | 4.6★ (21) | Clive, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Express Handyman | 55 | 5.0★ (27) | Urbandale, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Pierpont Painting of Des Moines | 55 | 4.9★ (57) | Urbandale, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Dallas County Handyman | 54 | 5.0★ (27) | Clive, 8 mi away | — | — |
The 49 best handymen in Waukee, 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.
Based in Urbandale, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.8★ from 51 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 8909 Carole Cir, Urbandale, IA 50322
Based in Clive, 8 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 233 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.8★ from 233 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2175 NW 86th St # 6A, Clive, IA 50325
Based in Clive, 4 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.8★ from 112 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Waukee
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.7★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1405 SE Florence Dr, Waukee, IA 50263
Based in Des Moines, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 204 12th St, Des Moines, IA 50309
Based in Clive, 12 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Urbandale, 7 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3051 104th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Based in Urbandale, 4 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 14410 Oakbrook Dr, Urbandale, IA 50323
Based in Clive, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Johnston, 8 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–9 PM
- Address
- 5781 NW 92nd Ct, Johnston, IA 50131
Based in Clive, 7 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2024 NW 92nd Ct, Clive, IA 50325
Based in Ankeny, 11 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Clive, 6 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #14 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–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Ankeny, 12 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #15 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 8:30 AM–8 PM · Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun 8:30 AM–8 PM
Based in Clive, 8 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Urbandale, 10 mi away
53/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 4414 65th St, Urbandale, IA 50322
Based in Waukee
53/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1565 6th St, Waukee, IA 50263
Based in Winterset, 4 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Ankeny, 10 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Clive, 15 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Ankeny, 7 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in West Des Moines, 8 mi away
52/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Perry, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Urbandale, 7 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 3800 Mary Lynn Dr, Urbandale, IA 50322
All 49 handymen
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #49, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Waukee
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Boyers Handyman Services | 4.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Brown's Landscape and Handyman Service | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Bryan's Carpentry & Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Waukee |
| Built By Bill | 2.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Chase Can Do That | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| DMX Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Drew Adams Painting and Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Everything but the bagel dsm handy man services | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Fix It And Forget It | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Handyworx LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Hansman Woodworking | In Waukee | |
| IC Handymen Services | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Krk handyman services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Mr Handy Michael | In Waukee | |
| Needham reno | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Pocket handyman services | In Waukee | |
| Technic House Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Waukee |
| TMR General Maintenance Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Waddill Services LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Wright Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | In Waukee |
How much do handymen cost in Waukee?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waukee. 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 Waukee handymen
We scored 49 Waukee 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Waukee 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 |
Handymen in Waukee: frequently asked questions
Who is the best handyman in Waukee?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Waukee, IA is Prime Home Upkeep with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 296 Google reviews. M&S Appliance Installations LLC (#2) and Ace Handyman Services West Des Moines (#3) follow. We ranked 49 handymen on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many handymen are there in Waukee?
ContractorsRanked ranks 49 handymen serving Waukee, IA. 2 of them are based in Waukee; 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 Waukee are open 24/7?
3 ranked handymen in Waukee post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Punch List Complete (#7) and East Village Handyman and Aging In Place Iowa (#16). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which handymen in Waukee work on weekends?
21 of 49 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are M&S Appliance Installations LLC (#2), The Fix-It Man (#5) and First Call Handyman (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in Waukee?
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 Waukee. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Waukee handymen have?
The median Google rating among 49 rated handymen in Waukee is 5.0★, with a median of 8 reviews. Prime Home Upkeep has the most, 296 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 Waukee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Waukee 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 Waukee
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 49 handymen serving Waukee.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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