224 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Ambler: Handyman Works, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): B2U Preventive Maintenance Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 224.
Most-reviewed: Groovy Hues Painting of Philadelphia, 899 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 224 ranked; ranked #10.
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224 Ambler handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 36 are open 24/7, 149 open Saturdays and 94 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 224 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handyman Works | 88 | 5.0★ (87) | Kulpsville, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mr. Handyman of Blue Bell and Doylestown | 88 | 4.9★ (398) | Montgomeryville, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | B2U Preventive Maintenance Services | 88 | 4.8★ (393) | Philadelphia, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | J.CANDELORE llc | 87 | 5.0★ (114) | Plymouth Meeting, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Handyman Local Service | 86 | 5.0★ (53) | Blue Bell, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Georges Home Improvement Services | 85 | 4.8★ (45) | Philadelphia, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Magic Hands Handyman | 85 | 4.8★ (79) | Drexel Hill, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Sam's Property & Rescue Services LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (134) | Philadelphia, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Handyman On The Hill | 85 | 5.0★ (34) | Philadelphia, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Groovy Hues Painting of Philadelphia | 85 | 5.0★ (899) | Philadelphia, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montgomeryville, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 398 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 393 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plymouth Meeting, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Blue Bell, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Drexel Hill, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 12 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 899 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (899).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Horsham, 4 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camden, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenside, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 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.
Based in Quakertown, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 305 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 11 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in King of Prussia, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ambler
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in King of Prussia, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 9 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hatboro, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ardmore, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester Springs, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#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 224 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Plus Fixtures | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Coloch Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | In Ambler |
| Duke Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Ambler |
| Golden Electrical Service | 5.0★ (219) | In Ambler |
| Grande Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Handi Boyz | 5.0★ (1) | In Ambler |
| Handi Boyz LLC Gutter- Siding - Deck Repair and Installation | 4.9★ (38) | In Ambler |
| Handyman Montco | 5.0★ (1) | In Ambler |
| Harth Builders | Philadelphia Home Remodeling | 4.9★ (41) | In Ambler |
| J.E. SMITH HOME IMPROVEMENTS | In Ambler | |
| Jackson Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Macman the Handyman | In Ambler | |
| Matt's Home Transformations LLC | In Ambler | |
| Militello Painting and Powerwashing | 4.9★ (299) | In Ambler |
| Miller Plumbing Inc. | 5.0★ (71) | In Ambler |
| On The Go Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| PlumbPRO Services | 4.9★ (1,048) | In Ambler |
| Robert Shaw Contracting and handyman service | In Ambler | |
| VDM Home Services | In Ambler | |
| Wayde C Craig LLC | In Ambler |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Ambler. 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 224 Ambler 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 Ambler 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 |