23 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Dover: UNIVERSAL ASSEMBLING ENTERPRISE LLC, CR Score 89/100; 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sunny's Handyman Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 23.
Most-reviewed: Good Company Handyman & Contractor Services, LLC, 78 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 23 ranked after UNIVERSAL ASSEMBLING ENTERPRISE LLC; ranked #6.
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23 Dover handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 23 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | UNIVERSAL ASSEMBLING ENTERPRISE LLC | 89 | 4.9★ (175) | Dover | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | My Delaware Handyman, LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (65) | Dover | Sat | — |
| 3 | Sunny's Handyman Services | 86 | 4.9★ (35) | Claymont, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | SIMON SAY'S DO IT LLC. | 86 | 4.9★ (65) | Elsmere, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Timms Handyman LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (32) | Dover | Sat | — |
| 6 | Good Company Handyman & Contractor Services, LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (78) | Dover | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Not Your Average Joe's Handyman Services LLC | 83 | 4.8★ (20) | Seaford, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | ED Remodeling Services LLC | 83 | 4.7★ (31) | Smyrna, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Quality Ensure LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (35) | Dover | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | All Your Needs Contracting | 80 | 5.0★ (8) | Dover | 24/7 | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 175 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (175).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Claymont, 13 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elsmere, 7 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Seaford, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Smyrna, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, 54 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #12 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 Dover
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 57 Google reviews, 57 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Pressure washing service”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Star, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 6 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, 23 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dover
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 6:30 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Milford, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 5 PM.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allen's Expert Tree Services | 5.0★ (17) | In Dover |
| Anthony's Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | In Dover |
| Big Red Services - HVAC, Plumbing, Electric | 4.9★ (317) | In Dover |
| C&P Home Solutions LLC | 3.0★ (2) | In Dover |
| Charles Messina Plumbing-Electric & HVAC | 4.5★ (162) | In Dover |
| Dover Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | In Dover |
| Dover Heating & Air Conditioning | 4.4★ (13) | In Dover |
| H R 1st State Handyman Service | In Dover | |
| H&Y Contracting LLC | 5.0★ (36) | In Dover |
| Handii Services, LLC | In Dover | |
| Joe's Mobile Home Repair Services | 2.5★ (4) | In Dover |
| Kennedy & Sons | In Dover | |
| Kenny's handyman service | 5.0★ (2) | In Dover |
| Legates Handyman Services | In Dover | |
| LR Electrical LLC | 5.0★ (122) | In Dover |
| Magpie Handy Services | In Dover | |
| Sears Heating and Air Conditioning | 5.0★ (1) | In Dover |
| Sunnyfield Contractors, Inc. | 3.4★ (5) | In Dover |
| SW Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Dover |
| Towles Electric, Inc. | 4.4★ (59) | In Dover |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Dover. 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 23 Dover 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 Dover 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 |