32 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Carlisle: Gary's Reliable Repairs, CR Score 66/100; 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Helpful Handyman Services,LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 32.
Most-reviewed: Helpful Handyman Services,LLC, 294 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #5.
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32 Carlisle handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 32 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gary's Reliable Repairs | 66 | 5.0★ (82) | Carlisle | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | S&A Maintenance Service LLC | 63 | 5.0★ (54) | Carlisle | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Mr. Handyman of Carlisle, Mechanicsburg | 61 | 4.9★ (100) | Carlisle | — | — |
| 4 | Handyman Sal's Services LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (279) | Mechanicsburg, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Helpful Handyman Services,LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (294) | Harrisburg, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 6 | Pinnacle Handyman Services | 59 | 5.0★ (264) | Mechanicsburg, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Reiff Design | Build | 59 | 5.0★ (64) | Carlisle | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | HaWK of All Trades | 59 | 5.0★ (16) | Carlisle | Sat | — |
| 9 | Rockey Handyman Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (63) | Mechanicsburg, 9 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Handyman Denny | 58 | 4.8★ (29) | Carlisle | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Carlisle
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Carlisle
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Mechanicsburg, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Harrisburg, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 294 Google reviews, the most in Carlisle.
Based in Mechanicsburg, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 264 Google reviews.
Based in Carlisle
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based in Carlisle
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Mechanicsburg, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Carlisle
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tree service”.
Based in Enola, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Camp Hill, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Camp Hill, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Enola, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Enola, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Schlusser, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Camp Hill, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Enola, 9 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Claymont, 1 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based in New Bern, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Mechanicsburg, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based in Camp Hill, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
Based in Camp Hill, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Mechanicsburg, 1 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews.
Based in Enola, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | T&M Renovations & Handyman Services | 49 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 27 | Handy Heroes LLC - Handyman and Home Maintenance Services | 49 | 5.0★ (17) | 15 mi |
| 28 | Shutter the Thought Handymen | 49 | 3.7★ (3) | In Carlisle |
| 29 | C Barton Services, LLC. | 48 | 4.8★ (68) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Robert D'Angelo Multi-Family Property Services | 46 | 4.3★ (25) | 11 mi |
| 31 | Ninehouser Painting | 44 | 5.0★ (6) | 11 mi |
| 32 | The Carpenter's Sons | 43 | 4.2★ (5) | 12 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2 Jacks Handy Man | In Carlisle | |
| Airhands Services | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| CALL a HALL | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Falcon Handyman | In Carlisle | |
| Fox-Fix Remodel & Repair | 5.0★ (17) | In Carlisle |
| G and M Home Services | 1 mi | |
| Helwig Homes | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| J. Yost Remodeling | In Carlisle | |
| J.M. Handyman plus | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| J&B DreamWorx LLC | In Carlisle | |
| Just Call Johnee | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| KBM Maintenance, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Odd jobs by Joshua kline | In Carlisle | |
| Proline Properties LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Rapid Repairs | In Carlisle | |
| Safe Service LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Carlisle |
| Sauter Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Carlisle |
| Shields Handyman Service | In Carlisle | |
| Snyder's Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Carlisle |
| Your Precision Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Carlisle. 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 32 Carlisle 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 Carlisle 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 |