191 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Buffalo Grove: Handy David Inc., CR Score 65/100; 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): LBH Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 191.
Most-reviewed: Affordable Sliding Glass Door Repair, 482 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 191 ranked; ranked #12.
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191 Buffalo Grove handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 23 are open 24/7, 132 open Saturdays and 57 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 191 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handy David Inc. | 65 | 5.0★ (163) | Wheeling, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | LBH Services | 62 | 5.0★ (46) | Fox Lake, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ace Handyman Services Northwest Suburbs | 62 | 4.9★ (238) | Buffalo Grove | — | — |
| 4 | At Your Service Pros | 62 | 5.0★ (330) | Hawthorn Woods, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Florian's Elite Building and Home Maintenance | 61 | 4.9★ (84) | Hawthorn Woods, 1 mi away | Sun | — |
| 6 | HDH Residential Services | 61 | 4.9★ (73) | Glenview, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | UmbrellaOne | Nationwide Facilities Services | 61 | 5.0★ (33) | Northbrook, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | PatchMaster Chicago's North Shore | 61 | 5.0★ (69) | West Town, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ace Handyman Services Western Suburbs | 60 | 5.0★ (226) | Palatine, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Summit Handyman Services | 60 | 4.7★ (63) | Elgin, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
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 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo Grove
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 1 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northbrook, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Town, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Palatine, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Loop, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 482 Google reviews, the most in Buffalo Grove.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo Grove
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolling Meadows, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Highland Park, 7 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatine, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Long Grove, 8 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo Grove
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon Hills, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elmhurst, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roselle, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 191 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 |
|---|---|---|
| ADS Building and Remodeling Inc | 5.0★ (33) | In Buffalo Grove |
| American Project Management | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| At Your Service Maintenance, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Cody Co | 4.5★ (2) | In Buffalo Grove |
| Curb Appeal Services Inc. © | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| DJF Renovations Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Ernie Watson & Co. Painting & Decorating | 1.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Forta construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Frank's Homework Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| H & H Home Improvement and Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| HandyWorkMan | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Horizon Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Meintzer Concrete Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| MHD Builders | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| MIDWEST HOME REPAIR | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| North Shore Woodwork & Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Painter and handyman services | In Buffalo Grove | |
| Salgado’s Remodeling inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Buffalo Grove |
| SDS Home Improvement | In Buffalo Grove | |
| Tom's Painting & Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Buffalo Grove. 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 191 Buffalo Grove 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 Buffalo Grove 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 |