75 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Crystal Lake: HixHomeFix, CR Score 60/100; 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Leon Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 75.
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Northern McHenry Western Lake Counties, 278 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 75 ranked; ranked #6.
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75 Crystal Lake handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 75 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HixHomeFix | 60 | 4.3★ (12) | Crystal Lake | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | NeatFix | 60 | 4.9★ (77) | Crystal Lake | — | — |
| 3 | Leon Services LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (7) | Crystal Lake | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | HandyKarl | 60 | 4.5★ (8) | Crystal Lake | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Michaels One Call Inc. | 60 | 5.0★ (6) | Crystal Lake | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Ace Handyman Services Northern McHenry Western Lake Counties | 60 | 4.9★ (278) | McHenry, 8 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Play Again Swingsets | 59 | 4.8★ (10) | Crystal Lake | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Crystal Lake Handyman | 59 | 5.0★ (12) | Crystal Lake | — | — |
| 9 | Dan’s Mobile Mechanic | 59 | 5.0★ (3) | Crystal Lake | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ace Handyman Services Fox Valley | 58 | 4.9★ (242) | Elgin, 12 mi away | 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: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Crystal Lake
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McHenry, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews, the most in Crystal Lake.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 242 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Fence contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 115 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Algonquin, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ 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 Crystal Lake
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 45 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mundelein, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatine, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Round Lake Beach, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Garage door supplier”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake
Ranked #25 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.
#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 75 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.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Crystal 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 75 Crystal Lake 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 Crystal Lake 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 |