56 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Elsmere: Reliable Maintenance LLC, CR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kevin's Handyman Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 56.
Most-reviewed: Shed Repair LLC, 235 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 56 ranked; ranked #29.
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56 Elsmere handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 32 open Saturdays and 18 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 56 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliable Maintenance LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (109) | Wilmington, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | SIMON SAY'S DO IT LLC. | 63 | 4.9★ (65) | Elsmere | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Greenville Cleanouts & Junk | 63 | 5.0★ (138) | Wilmington, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Great Scott Handyman | 61 | 5.0★ (161) | Wilmington, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Kevin's Handyman Service | 59 | 4.1★ (12) | Wilmington, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Rudy & Co. Holiday Lighting | 58 | 5.0★ (12) | Kulpsville, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Fortitude Solutions LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (23) | North Star, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | JCV Home Solutions LLC | 56 | 4.6★ (9) | North Star, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | The Repair Squad | 56 | 4.6★ (99) | Claymont, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Magic Jack Handyman | 56 | 4.0★ (5) | Wilmington, 1 mi away | — | — |
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 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elsmere
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 138 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ 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 Kulpsville, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 North Star, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Star, 1 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Claymont, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 1 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Wilmington, 1 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Philadelphia, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Wilmington, 1 mi away
Ranked #13 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 North Star, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookside, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glasgow, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elsmere
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Star, 9 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Pike Creek, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elsmere
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Greater Upper Marlboro, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 18 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 56 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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Amazing Contractor | In Elsmere | |
| Arden Properties Maintenance | 2.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Atomic Home Services | In Elsmere | |
| Brighter Image | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Dave Ford Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| dawsons handyman service | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| DG Maintenance Services | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| First State Repairs | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Handy Solutions | 1.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| K&R Construction Delaware | 4.3★ (44) | In Elsmere |
| Kahen Remodeling LLC - Quality Home Improvement Contractor | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| L.L. renovation | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| MJR Services | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| MR HANDYHELP | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Pro Contractors | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Randy handyman & Remodeling services llc | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| S&J Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Simeon Batts Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Storman Norman handyman | In Elsmere | |
| Tag Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Elsmere. 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 56 Elsmere 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 Elsmere 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 |