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Best Handymen in Buffalo, MN (2026)

11 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Buffalo: E & T Waterproofing & Repair, LLC, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Painters Lane LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 11.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Virtue Painting & Construction, 34 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #6.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

11 Buffalo handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.

Top 10 handymen in Buffalo at a glance

Top 10 handymen in Buffalo at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1E & T Waterproofing & Repair, LLC884.9★ (27)Brooklyn Center, 7 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsOverall
2Painters Lane LLC875.0★ (8)Sauk Rapids, 11 mi away24/7Emergencies
3Heartland Handyman864.9★ (14)Big Lake, 2 mi awaySat—
4A Helping Hand Handyman LLC845.0★ (28)Albertville, 12 mi awaySat—
5Shawnman's Handyman Service LLC805.0★ (18)Buffalo——
6Virtue Painting & Construction785.0★ (34)Corcoran, 12 mi awaySatMost reviews
7HandyGeekMN785.0★ (11)Corcoran, 10 mi away——
8GC's Companies755.0★ (10)Waite Park, 10 mi awaySat · Evenings—
9Wyatt Erickson Handyman Services755.0★ (6)Albertville, 11 mi awayEvenings—
10Hagberg Home Services745.0★ (6)Buffalo——

The 11 best handymen in Buffalo, 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.

  4. #4 A Helping Hand Handyman LLC

    Based in Albertville, 12 mi away

    84/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for A Helping Hand Handyman LLC

  7. #7 HandyGeekMN

    Based in Corcoran, 10 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for HandyGeekMN(763) 438-4538

  8. #8 GC's Companies

    Based in Waite Park, 10 mi away

    75/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–8 PM · Sat 6 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for GC's Companies(320) 282-1107

Also serving Buffalo

7 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.

Unranked handymen serving Buffalo
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Classique Painting, LLC5.0★ (1)In Buffalo
Eve home care painting14 mi
Marcus Services10 mi
Northwest Painting10 mi
RLY Services LLC5.0★ (2)12 mi
ServCycle5.0★ (1)9 mi
The Handy Man, LLC15 mi

How much do handymen cost in Buffalo?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Buffalo. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do handymen cost in Buffalo?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Drywall repair$296$613$930Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Buffalo handymen

We scored 11 Buffalo 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Buffalo data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Handymen in Buffalo: frequently asked questions

Who is the best handyman in Buffalo?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Buffalo, MN is E & T Waterproofing & Repair, LLC with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Painters Lane LLC (#2) and Heartland Handyman (#3) follow. We ranked 11 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many handymen are there in Buffalo?

ContractorsRanked ranks 11 handymen serving Buffalo, MN. 2 of them are based in Buffalo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 7 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which handymen in Buffalo are open 24/7?

1 ranked handyman in Buffalo posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Painters Lane LLC (#2). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which handymen in Buffalo work on weekends?

6 of 11 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are E & T Waterproofing & Repair, LLC (#1), Painters Lane LLC (#2) and Heartland Handyman (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does drywall repair cost in Buffalo?

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 Buffalo. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Buffalo handymen have?

The median Google rating among 11 rated handymen in Buffalo is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. Virtue Painting & Construction has the most, 34 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Buffalo count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Buffalo 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.

Update log for Buffalo

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 11 handymen serving Buffalo.

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