19 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Newark: HallMade LLC, CR Score 91/100; 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Dry Spot Plumbing & Handyman, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 19.
Most-reviewed: Quality Yard and Home Maintenance, LLC., 293 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 19 ranked; ranked #16.
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19 Newark handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 19 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | HallMade LLC | 91 | 5.0★ (25) | Newark | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Dry Spot Plumbing & Handyman | 90 | 5.0★ (103) | Newark | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Assemble It - Residential and Commercial Installation Services | 85 | 5.0★ (207) | Milford, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Mobile mechanic and handyman service | 82 | 4.2★ (22) | Pataskala, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Howy’s Handyman and Home Renovations | 80 | 5.0★ (18) | Pataskala, 7 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Admiral Repair Services | 80 | 3.7★ (3) | Newark | — | — |
| 7 | Green’s Home Maintenance -- Adam Green | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Granville, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Bennett's Home Repair and Improvement | 78 | 5.0★ (3) | Heath, 11 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | TruBlue of Licking County | 78 | 5.0★ (28) | Granville, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dean's Handyman Express LLC | 77 | 4.7★ (14) | Newark | — | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Milford, 10 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pataskala, 11 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pataskala, 7 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Granville, 3 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 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Heath, 11 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Granville, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granville, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granville, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Newark
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pataskala, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 293 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (293).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Zanesville, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Salem, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canal Winchester, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1803 Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Asset One | In Newark | |
| Bossmattie's Builders | In Newark | |
| C.H. Home Solutions | 5 mi | |
| Cozad Building Services LLC. | 3 mi | |
| David Cassell Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Dixon Electric | 5.0★ (2) | In Newark |
| FixThis‑B Handyman Services | 8 mi | |
| Green's Home Maintenance | 4 mi | |
| Handyman Bill LLC | In Newark | |
| Houston Plumbing & Heating | 4.8★ (190) | In Newark |
| JT's Services | 5 mi | |
| LMS Professional Services | In Newark | |
| LOYAL SERVICES | 2.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| M2.0 Property Restoration | 2 mi | |
| Nailed It Home Maintenance and Repair LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Riches Service Co | 5.0★ (1) | In Newark |
| Sidework Etc., LLC. | 1.0★ (1) | In Newark |
| That guy Kessler | 5.0★ (2) | In Newark |
| Uncommon Craftsman | In Newark |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Newark. 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 19 Newark 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 Newark 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 |