125 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Independence: Paul Balukas Handyman & Snow Plowing, CR Score 61/100; 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Hudson Handyman, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 125.
Most-reviewed: Textbook Painting Company, 799 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 125 ranked; ranked #5.
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125 Independence handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 28 are open 24/7, 72 open Saturdays and 38 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 125 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Paul Balukas Handyman & Snow Plowing | 61 | 4.8★ (152) | Berea, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Reliable Odds & Ends Handyman Services | 59 | 4.9★ (171) | Canton, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | TruBlue of Cuyahoga Valley | 59 | 5.0★ (177) | Berea, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | The Hudson Handyman | 58 | 5.0★ (5) | Aurora, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Textbook Painting Company | 58 | 4.9★ (799) | Lakewood, 10 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 6 | Sir Fix-A-Lot Services | 57 | 5.0★ (36) | Berea, 5 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Handyman 321 | 57 | 4.8★ (57) | Berea, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | The Maintenance Man | 57 | 4.8★ (58) | University Heights, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Mr. Handyman of Independence and Macedonia | 57 | 4.8★ (343) | Macedonia, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Handyman Home Services, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (21) | Parma, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
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: 4.8★ from 152 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canton, 11 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 2 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 799 Google reviews, the most in Independence.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in University Heights, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Macedonia, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 343 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Parma, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 3 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.6★ 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 Bedford Heights, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 191 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brook Park, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Beachwood, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Middleburg Heights, 9 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cleveland, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beachwood, 5 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 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 7 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Avon, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Berea, 4 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenville, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenville, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Maple Heights, 6 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 7 of 10 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 125 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 Indoor and Outdoor Home Improvement LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Bar-None Property Services, LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Corcoran Builders And Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Dots Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Fred The Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Grandsons4Hire | 3.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Handyman Pete | 3.5★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Johnson @sons handyman services | 1.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| JW Landscape Lighting, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Kohut and son LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Let It Shine Of Ohio | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| MTB Services LLC | In Independence | |
| North Coast Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Perfect Bathrooms | 5.0★ (1) | In Independence |
| Pich Company | 4.3★ (6) | In Independence |
| Realty Renovations, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Rick's Repairs | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Rick's Repairs | 3.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Sanctuary Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Two Birds One Stone Cleaning | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Independence. 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 125 Independence 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 Independence 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 |