11 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Lowell: Dad's Doing Stuff, CR Score 84/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 7 PM and Sundays until 7 PM.
Most-reviewed: Devin’s Handyman Services LLC, 26 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #3.
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11 Lowell handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Dad's Doing Stuff | 84 | 5.0★ (8) | Lowell | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Golden Palms | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | South Holland, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Devin’s Handyman Services LLC | 76 | 4.5★ (26) | Gary, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | The Neutral Zone Electrical Maintenance and Construction, Inc. | 75 | 5.0★ (13) | Crown Point, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Papa's Handy Hands LLC | 75 | 5.0★ (7) | Cedar Lake, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Mohawk Handyman | 73 | 5.0★ (3) | Cedar Lake, 12 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | TruBlue of Merrillville | 72 | 2.3★ (3) | Hammond, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | L & A Lawn Care, Handy Man, & More Svc. Or LHP Lawncare Service's | 71 | 3.4★ (5) | Gary, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | David Does LLC | 71 | 5.0★ (7) | Chicago Heights, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | PTL Painting and Design LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (8) | Chesterton, 15 mi away | 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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Holland, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (26).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 9 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, 13 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 14 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 12 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Hammond, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Gary, 13 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 15 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, 8 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Holland, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.4★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
12 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 2hr Construction inc | 13 mi | |
| Alpha Two Contractors | 12 mi | |
| Better Repair & Remodel | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| EM Remodeling Contractor and Handyman Services - Residential Remodeling Contractor | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Handy Max | 12 mi | |
| Mr. Love Handyman - Affordable Professional & Reliable Handyman Service in Merrillville, IN | 1.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Painters Elite | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Red beard Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Rightway Improvements, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Rottier Construction | 7 mi | |
| Rusty nut handyman services | 5.0★ (2) | In Lowell |
| SJ Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Lowell. 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 11 Lowell 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 Lowell 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 |