Zarazua Painting
“Jorge and his crew were good communicators and were meticulous with all of the details on an old house.”
Best Handyman Services in Durham, NC
15 companies listed · 8 in Durham · 1 open 24/7 · 7 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Fixify Home Repair
“Kevin was great to work with and solved my kitchen cabinet issues.”
Word
“Communication was clear they also went the extra mile to ensure the job was done right.”
Better Call Bernie
“Bernie and his team did a great job tiling our complicated backsplash and repairing some fairly extensive flood damage.”
Golden Rule Carpentry LLC
Corner2corner Services
“Got rid of black mold in our bathroom and repainted the whole thing.”
Listed for homeowners in and around Durham, NC, these 15 companies take on small repairs and odd jobs, the sort of work that fills an hour or a morning rather than a week. Details of what they take on, and what they refuse, are quoted from their own sites and from public reviews.
Area overview: Durham, NC
8 of the 15 companies we list are based in Durham; the other 7 serve Durham from Chapel Hill (8 mi), Hillsborough (9 mi) and Knightdale (14 mi). 14 of the companies on this page have a rating, from 4.4 to 5.0 across 967 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When customers rate these companies on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (91%) and quality (90%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the companies on this page are "price", "communication" and "estimates". 1 is open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. 2 show a license on their websites; 1 lists staff certifications (EPA) and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 7 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 1 offers emergency call-outs; 1 offers financing or payment plans; 5 give free estimates and 3 are family- or locally-owned. We count these figures across the companies on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the company before you book.
Which listed handyman companies work evenings or weekends?
Weekend hours are published by 7 of the 15 listings here, which matters more for this trade than for most, since somebody has to let them in. If you work weekdays, ask whether a Saturday costs the same rate, and whether the minimum is longer on a weekend.
Jubilee Creations
Oddjobz Home Repair and Maintenance
Trades
“I appreciate how thorough they are in inspecting the site to be worked on first to ensure that they have all of the tools ready when they come to your house to do the job.”
Helpful Hands and Repairs
“Steve did a fantastic job installing our new outlet and we will definitely do business again with him in the near future!”
Tradeworks Handyman Services
“They helped us transform our living room area, by walling in a corner to create a closet, installing shiplap, painting, and hanging a TV.”
TC TV Mounting & Home Services
“Soo kind and friendly; like having a neighbor stop by to help!!”
Sunrise Home Repair LLC
“He filled the gaps left in the door casings in our bathroom because the new floor is lower than the old; you'd never notice it after his repair.”
Craftsman Direct
“I needed to desperately renovate my kitchen and Craftsman Direct installed a new kitchen island and countertop.”
Salem's Handyman
“In my case they were able to come same day for a quick drywall repair and tackled one or two additional odd jobs while they were over.”
Why these companies made our list
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