48 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Bear: Reliable Maintenance LLC, CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Punch List Pros, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 48.
Most-reviewed: Ladder Guy Installs, 167 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #4.
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48 Bear handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 48 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliable Maintenance LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (109) | Wilmington, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Greenville Cleanouts & Junk | 62 | 5.0★ (138) | Wilmington, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 3 | Laser Focused Solutions | 61 | 5.0★ (71) | Middletown, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | Ladder Guy Installs | 59 | 5.0★ (167) | Middletown, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 5 | Great Scott Handyman | 59 | 5.0★ (161) | Wilmington, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Punch List Pros, LLC | 57 | 4.8★ (4) | North Star, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Newark Handyman | 57 | 5.0★ (40) | Glasgow, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Kevin's Handyman Service | 57 | 4.1★ (12) | Wilmington, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Clineff's Clean Outs | 57 | 5.0★ (4) | Newark, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | REVPRO Services LLC. | 56 | 5.0★ (10) | Pike Creek, 6 mi away | — | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 15 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 167 Google reviews, the most in Bear.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Star, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pike Creek, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kulpsville, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bear
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elkton, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middletown, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 2 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Star, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bear
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brookside, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| -- -- dbs construction | In Bear | |
| 5 brothers improvement | In Bear | |
| A & M Property Maintenance and Home Repair, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Bear |
| A & R General Contractor, LLC | In Bear | |
| Dano's Demo's | In Bear | |
| dawsons handyman service | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Desmond Heating & Cooling Solutions | 1.0★ (1) | In Bear |
| DG Maintenance Services | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| First State Repairs | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Handy Solutions | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Honest E's Handyman & Remodeling | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| L.L. renovation | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Lightning Rods | In Bear | |
| MJR Services | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| MR HANDYHELP | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Optimum Services | In Bear | |
| Pro Contractors | 3.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Rankin Remodeling & Repair | In Bear | |
| S&J Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 4.7★ (6) | In Bear |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Bear. 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 48 Bear 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 Bear 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 |