85 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Essex: Baltimore Handyman by Matt Ryan Construction, CR Score 85/100; 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): G. REYES CONTRACTOR LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 85.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Northern Baltimore County, 870 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 85 ranked; ranked #30.
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85 Essex handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 18 are open 24/7, 54 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 85 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baltimore Handyman by Matt Ryan Construction | 85 | 4.8★ (63) | Baltimore, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Furniture & Fitness Equipment Assembly Services | 84 | 5.0★ (50) | Arbutus, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | G. REYES CONTRACTOR LLC | 83 | 4.0★ (4) | Essex | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | LeeJunior Build & Repair | 83 | 4.9★ (16) | Harrisburg, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Giorgi Home Services | 82 | 4.9★ (56) | Glen Burnie, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Task Services with C.A.R. | 82 | 5.0★ (38) | Baltimore, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Mark Otto Specialties LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (4) | Perry Hall, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Harry's Handyman Services | 82 | 5.0★ (7) | Baltimore, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mikes Handyman Service LLC | 82 | 4.8★ (22) | Joppatowne, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Trinity Services LLC | 81 | 4.6★ (42) | Baltimore, 14 mi away | 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 trade focus: 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arbutus, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Essex
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harrisburg, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Burnie, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Perry Hall, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Baltimore, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Joppatowne, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Middle River, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 210 Google reviews, 210 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 12 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Bel Air South, 3 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Dundalk, 4 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pikesville, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Rosedale, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Overlea, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ 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 Edgemere, 6 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bel Air North, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 85 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Affordable Handyman | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Affordable Quality home Improvement Services LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| AMR Exterior Services | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Artworks Inc | 4.5★ (4) | In Essex |
| Bert Enterprise LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| BFF Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Bowen's Handyman services | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Buying Time Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Claggett Services | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Davis Quinn Enterprises, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Empire Carpet and Duct Cleaning | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| FaciliCare Emergency Facility Repairs | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Jay and Mo Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| magnum handyman services | 4.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Mangold Custom Builds | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mike's handyman service | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Raymundo handyman LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Sayler Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Turks Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Westco Handyman services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Essex. 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 85 Essex 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 Essex 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 |