22 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Fitchburg: Mr, J&A General Construction and Repairs, CR Score 86/100; 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 5 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Efer Construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 22.
Most-reviewed: German Handyman Clinton, 56 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 22 ranked after Mr, J&A General Construction and Repairs; ranked #14.
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22 Fitchburg handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 11 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr, J&A General Construction and Repairs | 86 | 4.8★ (62) | Leominster, 6 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Efer Construction | 83 | 5.0★ (9) | Fitchburg | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Handy Heroes | 82 | 5.0★ (12) | Sterling, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Helpful Handyman Co. | 82 | 5.0★ (8) | Fitchburg | Sat | — |
| 5 | Hometown Carpentry & Handyman | 81 | 5.0★ (9) | Athol, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 6 | JD Repair - Handyman / Sharpening Services | 78 | 5.0★ (15) | Athol, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Cilluffo Handyman And Cleaning Services | 78 | 5.0★ (4) | Fitchburg | Sat · Sun | — |
| 8 | Designed For You Painters | 78 | 4.9★ (24) | Gardner, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | The Trusted Handyman | 77 | 5.0★ (21) | Ashburnham, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Darts Organic | 76 | 5.0★ (6) | Ashburnham, 11 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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: 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (62).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sterling, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Athol, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gardner, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, 24 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clinton, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 56 Google reviews, 56 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fitchburg
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, 14 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Fitchburg
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ 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 Ashburnham, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Ashburnham, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, 25 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvard, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashburnham, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open Sundays until 5 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Haddam, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A1 Handyman Services | 6 mi | |
| All weather home solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Autenthika Enterprise | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Best Results Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Can Do Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| D&C’s Handyman service | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| DJ Carpentry | In Fitchburg | |
| Greenwood Handyman & Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| HandymanRob.com | 5 mi | |
| Harvard's Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Jim's Tile N Paint | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Landry house services | 3.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Need A Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Quality Restoration | 3.5★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Romano Overhead Door | 4.8★ (30) | In Fitchburg |
| S & B Handyman Services LLC | 4 mi | |
| Scotty Do All | 1 mi | |
| TAVY HOME IMPROVEMENT INC | 5 mi | |
| TIBS HANDYMAN | 5.0★ (1) | In Fitchburg |
| White Knight Handyman Service | 6 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Fitchburg. 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 22 Fitchburg 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 Fitchburg 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 |