22 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Cedar Lake: Christian Can Fix It LLC, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Shortty's Towing & Roadside Assistance LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 22.
Most-reviewed: NWI Handyman & More, 100 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #2.
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22 Cedar Lake handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Christian Can Fix It LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (58) | Harvey, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | NWI Handyman & More | 83 | 4.9★ (100) | Harvey, 13 mi away | Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Dad's Doing Stuff | 81 | 5.0★ (8) | Lowell, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Papa's Handy Hands LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (7) | Cedar Lake | Sat | — |
| 5 | Mohawk Handyman | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Cedar Lake | Sat | — |
| 6 | Shortty's Towing & Roadside Assistance LLC | 77 | 4.8★ (30) | Chicago Heights, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Golden Palms | 76 | 5.0★ (5) | South Holland, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | The Neutral Zone Electrical Maintenance and Construction, Inc. | 75 | 5.0★ (13) | Crown Point, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Tony's Painting & Power wash | 75 | 5.0★ (5) | Harvey, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Devin’s Handyman Services LLC | 74 | 4.5★ (26) | Gary, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (100).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 14 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Holland, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 15 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, 26 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammond, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lansing, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Holland, 15 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, 15 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Chicago, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Holland, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Chicago, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tile cleaning service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Chicago, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 10 Google reviews, 10 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2hr Construction inc | 11 mi | |
| Alpha Two Contractors | 8 mi | |
| Chuck Jr’s Construction | 10 mi | |
| EM Remodeling Contractor and Handyman Services - Residential Remodeling Contractor | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Handy Max | 8 mi | |
| Henn & Sons Construction Services, Inc. | 4.5★ (42) | In Cedar Lake |
| HouseMasters Remodeling in Cedar Lake In | 4.6★ (40) | In Cedar Lake |
| Leon Land Renovations | 11 mi | |
| Lifetime Home Repairs and Renovations | 12 mi | |
| Mike's Renovation and Complete Handyman Services | 11 mi | |
| Mr. Love Handyman - Affordable Professional & Reliable Handyman Service in Merrillville, IN | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| MYAA Remodeling | 12 mi | |
| NS Unlimited | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Painters Elite | 5.0★ (2) | In Cedar Lake |
| Red beard Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Rightway Improvements, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | In Cedar Lake |
| Rottier Construction | In Cedar Lake | |
| Rusty nut handyman services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| SJ Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| V & L Plumbing, Inc. | 4.7★ (206) | In Cedar Lake |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Cedar Lake. 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 22 Cedar Lake 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 Cedar Lake 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 |