26 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake Carmel: Marc Handyman Services, CR Score 58/100; 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): First Choice Handyman LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
Most-reviewed: Honey Do Men Home Remodeling & Repair, 571 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #3.
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26 Lake Carmel handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Marc Handyman Services | 58 | 4.8★ (53) | Danbury, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | First Choice Handyman LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | Carmel Hamlet, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Honey Do Men Home Remodeling & Repair | 56 | 4.7★ (571) | Carmel Hamlet, 4 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | ShelfGenie of Norwalk | 55 | 5.0★ (86) | Darien, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Local Carting LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | West Point, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Homestead Inspections and Handyman Services LLC | 54 | 5.0★ (10) | Myers Corner, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Great Ape Contracting and Handyman Services | 54 | 5.0★ (9) | Lake Carmel | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Barkwood Renovations & Handyman | 54 | 5.0★ (12) | Bethel, 15 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Go Pro Painting LLC | 52 | 4.9★ (60) | Bethel, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Expert Services Co | 51 | 5.0★ (7) | Bethel, 11 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Carmel Hamlet, 2 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Carmel Hamlet, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 571 Google reviews, the most in Lake Carmel.
Based in Darien, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews.
Based in West Point, 4 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Myers Corner, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Lake Carmel
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based in Bethel, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Bethel, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based in Bethel, 11 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in New Fairfield, 11 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based in Danbury, 13 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Mahopac, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Beacon, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Myers Corner, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in New Milford, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Bethel, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based in Kingston, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in New Milford, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews.
Based in Danbury, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based in Cos Cob, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews.
Based in Mahopac, 5 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based in New Milford, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Mahopac, 11 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based in Bethel, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | 4CE | 45 | 5.0★ (4) | 12 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acme Building Services | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Better Choice Home Improvement | 4 mi | |
| Brothers HandyMan Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Construcción | 5.0★ (1) | In Lake Carmel |
| CT Handyman Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Dr. Fix-iT Handyman Services, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Envy Home Improvement Carpentry and Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Handy Man of Ridgefield | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Handyman Eric | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| HANDYMAN OSCAR | 4 mi | |
| handyman services | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Inclined Solutions | 4 mi | |
| Jose's Construction and Handyman | 4 mi | |
| Little Things Handyman LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Mele Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Mike's Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Remodeling Systems, Inc. | 4.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Route 7 Handyman Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Royal Homes Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Taconic Electric Inc. | 5.0★ (58) | In Lake Carmel |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lake Carmel. 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 26 Lake Carmel 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 Lake Carmel 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 |