128 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake Forest: Handy David Inc., CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): LBH Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 128.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Grayslake and Glenview, 313 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 128 ranked; ranked #22.
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128 Lake Forest handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 83 open Saturdays and 32 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 128 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handy David Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (163) | Wheeling, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | LBH Services | 61 | 5.0★ (46) | Fox Lake, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ace Handyman Services Lake Cook | 61 | 4.9★ (274) | Highland Park, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | UmbrellaOne | Nationwide Facilities Services | 60 | 5.0★ (33) | Northbrook, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | HDH Residential Services | 59 | 4.9★ (73) | Glenview, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | PatchMaster Chicago's North Shore | 59 | 5.0★ (69) | West Town, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Florian's Elite Building and Home Maintenance | 59 | 4.9★ (84) | Hawthorn Woods, 9 mi away | Sun | — |
| 8 | Weatherproof-It | 58 | 5.0★ (38) | Vernon Hills, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Ace Handyman Services Northwest Suburbs | 58 | 4.9★ (238) | Buffalo Grove, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Put My Stupid Thing Together | 58 | 5.0★ (140) | Glenview, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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: 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Highland Park, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 274 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northbrook, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 13 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Town, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon Hills, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Libertyville, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatine, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crystal Lake, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Elgin, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northbrook, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evanston, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vernon Hills, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Mundelein, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Grayslake, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 313 Google reviews, the most in Lake Forest.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northfield, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatine, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Round Lake Beach, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 128 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Standard 28 | 55 | 5.0★ (62) | 8 mi |
| 27 | Absolute painting and repair | 55 | 5.0★ (11) | 10 mi |
| 28 | TPM Home Repair | 55 | 5.0★ (30) | 12 mi |
| 29 | Circle T Handyman | 55 | 5.0★ (41) | 9 mi |
| 30 | Homebase Handyman | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | 11 mi |
| 31 | FixHome+ | 55 | 5.0★ (8) | 10 mi |
| 32 | Eyes2themoon | 54 | 5.0★ (4) | 8 mi |
| 33 | A Plus Decorating Inc | 54 | 4.9★ (170) | 12 mi |
| 34 | J & B Handyman and Renovation LLC | 54 | 4.9★ (16) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Hunter’s Home Solutions | 54 | 4.9★ (15) | 10 mi |
| 36 | Get Dwell | 54 | 4.8★ (49) | 11 mi |
| 37 | FIX IT MAX handyman services | 54 | 5.0★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 38 | Handybrush | 54 | 4.6★ (16) | 6 mi |
| 39 | JM 24HR Handyman | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | 14 mi |
| 40 | Todd The Handyman | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | 8 mi |
| 41 | Bristol Handyman Services | 53 | 5.0★ (33) | 12 mi |
| 42 | Bill Schneeberger Painting & Decorating, LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (56) | 9 mi |
| 43 | Hughes Handyman Services | 53 | 4.5★ (41) | 15 mi |
| 44 | 1 HP Handyman | 53 | 5.0★ (8) | 8 mi |
| 45 | Doing It With Zeal LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (12) | 8 mi |
| 46 | Fix Masters | 53 | 5.0★ (5) | 5 mi |
| 47 | Jimmy The Handyman | 53 | 4.5★ (16) | 13 mi |
| 48 | North Shore Renovation Co. | 52 | 5.0★ (7) | 6 mi |
| 49 | IVK Group Inc | 52 | 5.0★ (115) | 11 mi |
| 50 | BrickHouse Handyman | 52 | 4.8★ (18) | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| -out on a limb | 4.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| American Project Management | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| At Your Service Maintenance, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Charles Sheridan & Sons Carpentry | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Curb Appeal Services Inc. © | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Earthview Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Ernie Watson & Co. Painting & Decorating | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Forta construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Frank's Homework Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| H & H Home Improvement and Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| HomeHero Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Horizon Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Kerhulas Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| L.A. Daniels | 1.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Meintzer Concrete Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| MHD Builders | 1.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| North Shore Woodwork & Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| R&S Construction | 4.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Sinat | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Your House Doc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lake Forest. 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 128 Lake Forest 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 Forest 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 |