13 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Elsa: Handyman Services of McAllen, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Weslaco Fencing Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 13.
Most-reviewed: Weslaco Fencing Services, 186 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #2.
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13 Elsa handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 13 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handyman Services of McAllen | 63 | 5.0★ (62) | Brownsville, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Weslaco Fencing Services | 59 | 4.9★ (186) | Alamo, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies, Most reviews |
| 3 | First Choice Handyman Services | 58 | 5.0★ (13) | Palmview South, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | R&M | 57 | 4.8★ (5) | Mercedes, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Fishing to Fix, LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (22) | Edinburg, 12 mi away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Rodriguez Handyman Services | 55 | 4.1★ (13) | Edinburg, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | RGV Household Services | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | Alton, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Texas Prime Homes | 52 | 5.0★ (35) | Edinburg, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | RNJ HOME IMPROVEMENT | 51 | 2.7★ (3) | Edinburg, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | A4 Home Renovations | 50 | 5.0★ (8) | Edinburg, 4 mi away | Sat · 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: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alamo, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 186 Google reviews, the most in Elsa.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palmview South, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mercedes, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 12 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alton, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Edinburg, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edinburg, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.7★ 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 Edinburg, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alton, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alton, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in McAllen, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Capital City Lawn Care RGV | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| El Jasmin Landscape & Construction | 11 mi | |
| Hometech Handyman Services | 3 mi | |
| Ibarra Handyman & Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Infinity Building Maintance Solutions LLC | 11 mi | |
| Mid-Valley Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Mio handyman services | 12 mi | |
| RBP Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Repairs Etc... | 11 mi | |
| Repairs Etc... | 11 mi | |
| Retail Fix commercial Handyman Service. | 3 mi | |
| Rio Grande Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| SOS Handyman RGV | 10 mi | |
| Texannial | 9 mi | |
| Texas NuBuild | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Tonis handyman | 11 mi | |
| Trevino’s Handyman Services | 9 mi | |
| Vargas remodeling and handyman services | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| WeQare Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| YJ Home Repair / Drywall Repair/Handyman/plumbing/Electrician/painting/Bathroom Remodel | 10 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Elsa. 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 13 Elsa 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 Elsa 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 |