52 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Hockessin: Reliable Maintenance LLC, CR Score 89/100; 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Kevin's Handyman Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 52.
Most-reviewed: Safe Shelter Environmental, 543 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #30.
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52 Hockessin handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 29 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 52 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliable Maintenance LLC | 89 | 5.0★ (109) | Wilmington, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Kevin's Handyman Service | 84 | 4.1★ (12) | Wilmington, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Greenville Cleanouts & Junk | 84 | 5.0★ (138) | Wilmington, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 4 | Rudy & Co. Holiday Lighting | 82 | 5.0★ (12) | Kulpsville, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Gregor Construction & Handyman Service LLC | 82 | 4.9★ (45) | Downingtown, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Great Scott Handyman | 81 | 5.0★ (161) | Wilmington, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Luxurymounts | 80 | 4.6★ (10) | Philadelphia, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | House to Home Handy Services | 79 | 5.0★ (16) | North Star, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Clineff's Clean Outs | 79 | 5.0★ (4) | Newark, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | McCollister Contracting | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Hockessin | Sat | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 7 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kulpsville, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downingtown, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 161 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Star, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Newark, 11 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Hockessin
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 North Star, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Star, 15 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Coatesville, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Star, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Wilmington, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in North Star, 4 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hockessin
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Brookside, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookside, 3 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 11 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in New Castle, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Greater Upper Marlboro, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Elkton, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hockessin
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 6 PM.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 52 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Arden Properties Maintenance | 2.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Blessed Touch Auto Care & Handyman Service | In Hockessin | |
| Borsello Landscaping | 4.8★ (91) | In Hockessin |
| Brighter Image | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| DAP CONSTRUCTION | In Hockessin | |
| Dave Ford Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Dave’s Home Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| dawsons handyman service | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| DG Maintenance Services | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| EMJ Landscaping & Handyman Services | 1.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Fouraker Handyman Services | In Hockessin | |
| Guardian Angel Home Repair | In Hockessin | |
| HandymanBuck | In Hockessin | |
| MJR Services | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Pro Contractors | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| R&R Enterpridses, Limited | In Hockessin | |
| Randy handyman & Remodeling services llc | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Robins Handyman Services | In Hockessin | |
| Simeon Batts Construction, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Tag Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Hockessin. 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 52 Hockessin 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 Hockessin 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 |