36 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Merrillville: Cruz Electric & Handy Services, CR Score 87/100; 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 #16 of 36.
Most-reviewed: NWI Handyman & More, 100 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 36 ranked after Cruz Electric & Handy Services; ranked #3.
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36 Merrillville handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 20 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 36 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cruz Electric & Handy Services | 87 | 4.9★ (295) | Hobart, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Christian Can Fix It LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (58) | Harvey, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | NWI Handyman & More | 85 | 4.9★ (100) | Harvey, 3 mi away | Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 4 | Miracle Home Pros LLC | 81 | 5.0★ (9) | Chesterton, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Dad's Doing Stuff | 79 | 5.0★ (8) | Lowell, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Mohawk Handyman | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Cedar Lake, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Golden Palms | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | South Holland, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Papa's Handy Hands LLC | 77 | 5.0★ (7) | Cedar Lake, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Haven Home Services | 77 | 5.0★ (3) | Chesterton, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Devin’s Handyman Services LLC | 76 | 4.5★ (26) | Gary, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (295).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 6 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 9 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 on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 3 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 South Holland, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Cedar Lake, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Chesterton, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Gary, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 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 Lynwood, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 2 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Crown Point, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 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 #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammond, 4 mi away
Ranked #17 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 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 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in South Holland, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ 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 Lansing, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 15 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ 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 Gary, 4 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Heights, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Portage, 11 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, 61 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #36, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Wagner's Independant Contractors | 70 | 5.0★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 27 | West Valpo Handyman | 70 | 5.0★ (15) | 9 mi |
| 28 | PTL Painting and Design LLC | 70 | 5.0★ (8) | 9 mi |
| 29 | HandyPro of Northwest Indiana | 68 | 1.8★ (5) | 10 mi |
| 30 | TimberSeal Inc | 68 | 4.8★ (78) | 14 mi |
| 31 | Your Honest Handyman LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (15) | 13 mi |
| 32 | HOMEstretch: NW Indiana | 67 | 5.0★ (8) | 6 mi |
| 33 | No Job Too Small | 66 | 3.4★ (7) | 3 mi |
| 34 | David Falduto Service, LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (10) | 10 mi |
| 35 | The Grout Doctor - NW Indiana | 64 | 4.3★ (3) | 6 mi |
| 36 | Granite Rocks | 61 | 3.3★ (10) | 9 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Alpha Two Contractors | 3 mi | |
| Benson Inc. | In Merrillville | |
| Cary's Quality Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| EM Remodeling Contractor and Handyman Services - Residential Remodeling Contractor | 3.0★ (2) | 1 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) | 14 mi |
| Handy Max | 3 mi | |
| Handy Randy Home Services | 2.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| KnT Home Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Lakeside Handyman Services, LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Leon Land Renovations | 2 mi | |
| MeanBizNiz Handyman | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Mr. Love Handyman - Affordable Professional & Reliable Handyman Service in Merrillville, IN | 1.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| NS Unlimited | 3.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Painters Elite | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Red beard Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Rightway Improvements, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Rusty nut handyman services | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| SJ Painting | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Twons and Sons cleaning And services | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Merrillville. 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 36 Merrillville 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 Merrillville 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 |