The Best Handymen
We graded 18 companies on seven things customers actually report: satisfaction, reliability, workmanship, value, momentum, track record and how owners handle complaints.
From 1,726 Google reviews of 18 top-rated handymen nationwide. Updated October 25, 2026.
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Best handymen for drywall repair
Clear ✕Job match = this company’s ★ on reviews Google tagged “Drywall repair” (shrunk toward the category average when there are few), how many such jobs it has done, and its overall Experts Score.
What customers said about drywall repair
As a realtor, I am always searching for a handyman to "get the job done".......Champion is my go-to service....Clean, reliable, talented, and polite!!! I could go on and on about their work!!
Extremely professional, and well-oiled business. Everyone is super nice, respectful, and communicative. We had a semi-mount light that needed installed, and the old fan light removed. We also had the lights in the bathroom swapped out. Not only did it all go perfectly, but the Handyman fixed a few things that he…
Very professional did what he said did it well! I would recommend One and Done to anyone!
Dan does great work and has excellent communication. Clear rates upfront and no minimums. He's also very kind and patient to my two young kids who demand to hover over him while he works 😂 I've used him for small repairs drywall, and furniture mounting. I'll be calling Mediocre Handyman for all my needs around the…
Professional, courteous, reliable and punctual. Brian has been extremely reliable and efficient in helping me with multiple household(s) and issues (electrical, plumbing, patching, windows.... Etc). Great communication and did I already mention punctual and reliable? I highly recommend Brian for your Handyman needs.
Ceiling Repair Jerry and Sebastian repaired my bathroom ceiling, which had to be open by the plumber due to a leak. They did a very fine job, for a competitive price. They were on time for all visits, and did a good job cleaning up the worksite after each visit. Jerry is an excellent communicator - a quality that…
Overall ratings
Experts Score 0–100 and a letter grade per factor (A = top 20% of handymen).
| # | Company | Grade | Satis · Relia · Craft · Value · Momen · Track · Accou | ★ | Typical bill |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | B 76 | AAFABBB | 4.98 | — | |
| 2 | B 73 | AA––CFD | 5.00 | — | |
| 3 | B 72 | AB–CBBB | 4.97 | — | |
| 4 | B 71 | BBAADAD | 4.97 | — | |
| 5 | B 68 | AABCBCF | 4.97 | — | |
| 6 | B 60 | CDAB–DB | 4.88 | — | |
| 7 | C 58 | CCBBCCD | 4.97 | — | |
| 8 | C 55 | BC–DCFD | 5.00 | — | |
| 9 | C 49 | BC–FDCB | 4.97 | — | |
| 10 | C 46 | FBCBABA | 4.78 | — | |
| 11 | C 42 | DA–FFCC | 4.86 | — | |
| 12 | D 38 | DC––AFF | 4.64 | — |
What jobs cost
What customers paid, from the price Google asks reviewers to report.
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Price verdicts by year
Share calling it great / reasonable / overpriced.
How we grade
Satisfaction (35%) — Recency-weighted star average (2-year half-life), shrunk toward the category mean by review volume.
Reliability (15%) — How rarely jobs go badly: share of 1–2★ reviews in the last 24 months (fewer = better).
Craft & service (20%) — Google review highlights: Quality, Professionalism, Responsiveness, Punctuality — net praise per review.
Value (10%) — Customers’ own price verdicts (Great / Reasonable vs Overpriced) and Value highlights.
Momentum (8%) — Last 12 months vs lifetime average — improving or slipping.
Track record (7%) — Review volume and years with reviews.
Accountability (5%) — Owner replies to 1–3★ reviews.