38 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lake Station: Cruz Electric & Handy Services, CR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Burgess remodeling and handyman services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #21 of 38.
Most-reviewed: NWI Handyman & More, 100 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 38 ranked after Cruz Electric & Handy Services; ranked #2.
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38 Lake Station handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 21 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 38 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cruz Electric & Handy Services | 61 | 4.9★ (295) | Hobart, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | NWI Handyman & More | 60 | 4.9★ (100) | Harvey, 5 mi away | Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Christian Can Fix It LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (58) | Harvey, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Miracle Home Pros LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Chesterton, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Mr. Honey Do Services NWI | 55 | 4.9★ (64) | Valparaiso, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Handyman Hixx | 54 | 5.0★ (5) | Chesterton, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Haven Home Services | 53 | 5.0★ (3) | Chesterton, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Enterprise Property Maintenance | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Lynwood, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | C2 Fab LLC fabrication and sculpture shop | 53 | 5.0★ (27) | Valparaiso, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Indiana Quick Inc | 52 | 4.4★ (7) | Chesterton, 9 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 review volume: 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews, the most in Lake Station.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 11 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Chesterton, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Chesterton, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 7 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 12 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Chesterton, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Holland, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Holland, 14 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Lynwood, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Chesterton, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Portage, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 13 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ 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 Hammond, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammond, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #38, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Integrity Home Solution and Integrity Lawn Care Service | 48 | 4.5★ (15) | 7 mi |
| 27 | TimberSeal Inc | 48 | 4.8★ (78) | 13 mi |
| 28 | Rjs HandiWorks | 47 | 5.0★ (12) | 14 mi |
| 29 | Wagner's Independant Contractors | 47 | 5.0★ (3) | 3 mi |
| 30 | The Neutral Zone Electrical Maintenance and Construction, Inc. | 46 | 5.0★ (13) | 13 mi |
| 31 | PTL Painting and Design LLC | 45 | 5.0★ (8) | 11 mi |
| 32 | HOMEstretch: NW Indiana | 45 | 5.0★ (8) | 8 mi |
| 33 | Upright construction | 44 | 3.5★ (19) | 14 mi |
| 34 | The Grout Doctor - NW Indiana | 43 | 4.3★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 35 | David Falduto Service, LLC | 43 | 5.0★ (10) | 14 mi |
| 36 | No Job Too Small | 43 | 3.4★ (7) | 11 mi |
| 37 | Granite Rocks | 42 | 3.3★ (10) | 11 mi |
| 38 | PB and Sons Restoration LLC | 41 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A To Z Mobile Home Services | 5.0★ (3) | In Lake Station |
| Cary's Quality Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Dela’s Handymen | 5 mi | |
| EM Remodeling Contractor and Handyman Services - Residential Remodeling Contractor | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Hall Home Improvement | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Hand Man Services Hammond IN | General Handyman Services, Home Repair Handyman, Small Home Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Handy Helper | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Jack Of All Handyman Service | 3 mi | |
| KnT Home Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Lakeside Handyman Services, LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Leon Land Renovations | 7 mi | |
| MeanBizNiz Handyman | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Mr. Love Handyman - Affordable Professional & Reliable Handyman Service in Merrillville, IN | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| NS Unlimited | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Painters Elite | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Red beard Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Region Handyman Services LLC | 6 mi | |
| Rodriguez Construction LLC | 2 mi | |
| SJ Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Twons and Sons cleaning And services | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lake Station. 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 38 Lake Station 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 Station 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 |