29 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Chesterton: N.W.I Handyman, LLC, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): ASTEP ABOVE LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 29.
Most-reviewed: Cruz Electric & Handy Services, 295 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 29 ranked; ranked #4.
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29 Chesterton handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 29 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | N.W.I Handyman, LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (13) | Chesterton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | ASTEP ABOVE LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (4) | Chesterton | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Miracle Home Pros LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (9) | Chesterton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Cruz Electric & Handy Services | 85 | 4.9★ (295) | Hobart, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 5 | Haven Home Services | 82 | 5.0★ (3) | Chesterton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Serrano handyman service | 81 | 3.9★ (7) | Chesterton | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | NWI Handyman & More | 81 | 4.9★ (100) | Harvey, 14 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Sickles Handyman & Lawncare Services | 80 | 5.0★ (8) | Chesterton | Sat | — |
| 9 | Handyman Hixx | 80 | 5.0★ (5) | Chesterton | Sat | — |
| 10 | Jimmy Do-Rite Home Services | 79 | 5.0★ (5) | Chesterton | Sat | — |
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 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (295).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
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 Chesterton
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ 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 Harvey, 14 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #8 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 Chesterton
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 Chesterton
Ranked #10 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 Chesterton
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Valparaiso, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Michigan City, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Valparaiso, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton
Ranked #17 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 Portage, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, 61 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, 78 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ 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 La Porte, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Upright construction | 66 | 3.5★ (19) | 11 mi |
| 27 | HOMEstretch: NW Indiana | 64 | 5.0★ (8) | 13 mi |
| 28 | PB and Sons Restoration LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (3) | 10 mi |
| 29 | The Grout Doctor - NW Indiana | 61 | 4.3★ (3) | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Apex Exterior Home Repair | In Chesterton | |
| Better Home Service | 4.0★ (4) | In Chesterton |
| BJ Homes | In Chesterton | |
| Callahan's Handyman Service | 3.0★ (2) | In Chesterton |
| Duneland Handyman | In Chesterton | |
| Duneland Seamless Gutters | 4.3★ (6) | In Chesterton |
| Hall Home Improvement | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Home Renovations by Walter John | In Chesterton | |
| Hoosier Handyman LLC | In Chesterton | |
| Hoosier Handyman, Inc. | In Chesterton | |
| Ian's Anything | 5.0★ (2) | In Chesterton |
| JAKKL HANDYMAN | In Chesterton | |
| JB Handyman Services | In Chesterton | |
| Lakeside Handyman Services, LLC | 4.5★ (2) | In Chesterton |
| M A/C'S Cleaning & Handyman Services | In Chesterton | |
| Small Project Specialist | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Southern Style Handyman | In Chesterton | |
| Steve's Door Service LLC | 5.0★ (5) | In Chesterton |
| Stewart Carpentry LLC | 5.0★ (14) | In Chesterton |
| TLC Handyman Services LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Chesterton. 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 29 Chesterton 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 Chesterton 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 |