84/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Handymen in Back Mountain, PA (2026)
14 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Back Mountain: M&W Handyman Services, CR Score 84/100; 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): AQUA KING, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 14.
- 4
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Wilkes-Barre & Scranton, 66 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
14 Back Mountain handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 14 rated businesses.
Most of this list also appears on the Handymen in Wilkes-Barre ranking. See Handymen in Wilkes-Barre
Top 10 handymen in Back Mountain at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | M&W Handyman Services | 84 | 4.3★ (8) | Exeter, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | AQUA KING | 83 | 4.5★ (45) | Kingston, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Capital 7 Logistics, LLC | 79 | 4.8★ (16) | Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away | Sun | — |
| 4 | Ace Handyman Services Wilkes-Barre & Scranton | 79 | 4.5★ (66) | Exeter, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Cooper Home Services | 77 | 5.0★ (35) | Mountain Top, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Raymond Handyman Service | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Rafael The Handyman LLC | 76 | 4.0★ (7) | Exeter, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | JAG Handyman Services LLC | 76 | 5.0★ (27) | Mountain Top, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | E and A Hauling Inc. | 76 | 5.0★ (9) | Kingston, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Handyman5000 LLC | 76 | 4.9★ (45) | Kingston, 9 mi away | — | — |
The 14 best handymen in Back Mountain, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 AQUA KING
Based in Kingston, 7 mi away
83/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 279 Richard St, Kingston, PA 18704
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 46 Butler St, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18702
Based in Exeter, 8 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (66).
- 4.5★ from 66 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 323 Wyoming Ave, Wyoming, PA 18644
Based in Mountain Top, 12 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 9 mi away
77/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 45 Sunrise Dr, Wilkes-Barre, PA 18705
Based in Exeter, 13 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 922 Cherry St, Avoca, PA 18641
Based in Mountain Top, 14 mi away
76/100CR 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 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Kingston, 7 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
#10 Handyman5000 LLC
Based in Kingston, 9 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, 45 Google reviews.
- 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Kingston, 9 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Exeter, 9 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- N Main St, Plains, PA 18705
Based in Kingston, 8 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 4 PM–8:27 PM · Sat 9 AM–5:28 PM · Sun closed
Based in Exeter, 13 mi away
65/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 505 Pittston Ave FL 2, Avoca, PA 18641
How much do handymen cost in Back Mountain?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Back Mountain. 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 Back Mountain handymen
We scored 14 Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain 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 Back Mountain: frequently asked questions
Who is the best handyman in Back Mountain?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Back Mountain, PA is M&W Handyman Services with a CR Score of 84/100. It has 4.3★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. AQUA KING (#2) and Capital 7 Logistics, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 14 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
Which handymen in Back Mountain are open 24/7?
5 ranked handymen in Back Mountain post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are M&W Handyman Services (#1), AQUA KING (#2) and Raymond Handyman Service (#6). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which handymen in Back Mountain work on weekends?
8 of 14 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are M&W Handyman Services (#1), AQUA KING (#2) and Raymond Handyman Service (#6). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in Back Mountain?
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 Back Mountain. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Back Mountain handymen have?
The median Google rating among 14 rated handymen in Back Mountain is 5.0★, with a median of 9 reviews. Ace Handyman Services Wilkes-Barre & Scranton has the most, 66 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Back Mountain count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Back Mountain 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.
Can handymen pay to rank higher on ContractorsRanked?
No. The CR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured businesses may appear above the list, labelled Featured and showing their honest rank.
Update log for Back Mountain
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 handymen serving Back Mountain.
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