12 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Herrin: Skilled Handyman, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sharper Edge construction, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 12.
Most-reviewed: Dominguez Handyman Service, 14 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #6.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 Herrin handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 12 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Skilled Handyman | 87 | 5.0★ (6) | Herrin | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Scotts Handyman Service | 85 | 3.4★ (5) | Herrin | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Finley Construction | 83 | 4.5★ (8) | Murphysboro, 14 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Steele Handyman Services, LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (5) | Cartersville, 6 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Diamond Home Improvement and Handyman Services | 79 | 4.2★ (6) | Benton, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Dominguez Handyman Service | 79 | 4.4★ (14) | Herrin | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Sharper Edge construction | 78 | 5.0★ (6) | Herrin | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Renovate 618 inc. | 77 | 5.0★ (4) | Marion, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | D&L Construction and Remodeling | 75 | 5.0★ (3) | Herrin | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | G & C Services | 74 | 5.0★ (5) | Herrin | 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 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 Herrin
Ranked #2 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 Murphysboro, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cartersville, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Benton, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Herrin
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 14 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (14).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, 6 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 4 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Herrin
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, 3 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Herrin
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, 5 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marion, 6 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, 4 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Green Hill, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, 12 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Dr. John's Handyman Service | In Herrin | |
| Ecologic | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| gold hornet | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Handywill Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Herrin |
| Heartland Finishing Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Herrin |
| Hometown Handyman | 4.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Hosmon Plumbing Service, Inc. | 5.0★ (4) | In Herrin |
| JS Const. & Handyman services | 4 mi | |
| Liberty Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Herrin |
| Starshine Cleaning & maintenance | 5.0★ (27) | In Herrin |
| SW Home and Lawn | 11 mi | |
| Thad Ellet Plumbing | 4.8★ (91) | In Herrin |
| THS Home Improvement | 5.0★ (1) | In Herrin |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Herrin. 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 12 Herrin 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 Herrin 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 |