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Best Handymen in Normal, IL (2026)

14 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Normal: Charterwood Handyman, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Martinez Handyman Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 14.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Precision Handyworx- YourTrusted Handyman Service, 91 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

14 Normal handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 14 rated businesses.

Top 10 handymen in Normal at a glance

Top 10 handymen in Normal at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Charterwood Handyman875.0★ (8)Bloomington, 3 mi away24/7Overall
2Our Favorite Things874.8★ (22)Bloomington, 2 mi away——
3Martinez Handyman Services835.0★ (3)Bloomington, 3 mi away24/7Emergencies
4Precision Handyworx- YourTrusted Handyman Service825.0★ (91)Bloomington, 7 mi away—Most reviews
5Mack's Handyman Services814.6★ (8)NormalSat · Evenings—
6NorthShore Handyman804.5★ (37)Des Plaines, 8 mi awaySat—
7Clarks for Hire785.0★ (17)Bloomington, 4 mi away——
8Guerra & Son's Property Preservation774.8★ (74)Bloomington, 9 mi awaySat—
9Mr. Handyman 123763.9★ (7)Des Plaines, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
10Andreas Concrete Construction, LLC735.0★ (9)Bloomington, 6 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 14 best handymen in Normal, ranked

Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

  1. Ranked #1 in Normal

    #1 Charterwood Handyman

    Based in Bloomington, 3 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Charterwood Handyman(309) 200-7309

  2. #2 Our Favorite Things

    Based in Bloomington, 2 mi away

    87/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Address
    312 N Main St, Bloomington, IL 61701
    View profile for Our Favorite Things(812) 455-5715

  5. #5 Mack's Handyman Services

    Based in Normal

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 11 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    105 N Orr Dr, Normal, IL 61761
    View profile for Mack's Handyman Services(630) 272-1165

  6. #6 NorthShore Handyman

    Based in Des Plaines, 8 mi away

    80/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for NorthShore Handyman(773) 886-5267

  7. #7 Clarks for Hire

    Based in Bloomington, 4 mi away

    78/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.

    Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    View profile for Clarks for Hire(309) 945-2892

  9. #9 Mr. Handyman 123

    Based in Des Plaines, 14 mi away

    76/100CR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    View profile for Mr. Handyman 123(312) 502-7400

  11. #11 Sandoval's Extra Hands

    Based in Bloomington, 4 mi away

    71/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1220 Butchers Ln, Bloomington, IL 61701
    View profile for Sandoval's Extra Hands(309) 531-3468

  13. #13 R&H General Maintenance

    Based in Bloomington, 7 mi away

    70/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for R&H General Maintenance(309) 307-5508

  14. #14 ReBuild Home Improvement

    Based in Bloomington, 10 mi away

    70/100CR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for ReBuild Home Improvement(309) 830-8304

Also serving Normal

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.

Unranked handymen serving Normal
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A-Team Mobile Home Repair and Handyman Services5.0★ (1)2 mi
Afters Home Services5.0★ (1)4 mi
Community Carpenters & Handyman Services4 mi
Cut and Clear CoIn Normal
D.W. Scott Interior Construction5.0★ (2)3 mi
Etm properties1.0★ (1)3 mi
Freelancer in Illinois3 mi
Handy Andrew’s Repair Services2 mi
Home Services at The Home Depot1.0★ (2)In Normal
I&G Painting Maintenance Services5.0★ (1)7 mi
JP Custom Designs3 mi
MASTERWORK MAINTENANCE CREW, LLC5.0★ (2)4 mi
McMike Service3 mi
Mike of All Trades3 mi
Nordine Remodeling, L.L.C.4.5★ (94)In Normal
Peterson's Home Improvement5.0★ (1)7 mi
Reliable Handyman Services Inc4 mi
Ryan Repairs and Renovations, LLC4 mi
Scott's Handyman & Mobile Home5.0★ (1)4 mi
zip express installation3 mi

How much do handymen cost in Normal?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Normal. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do handymen cost in Normal?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Drywall repair$296$613$930Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Normal handymen

We scored 14 Normal 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Normal data
Reputation35%Bayesian-adjusted Google star ratingMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2Not yet collected
Review volume10%log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximumMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability10%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5Measured
Proximity5%1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radiusMeasured
Completeness5%Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each)Measured

Handymen in Normal: frequently asked questions

Who is the best handyman in Normal?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Normal, IL is Charterwood Handyman with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Our Favorite Things (#2) and Martinez Handyman Services (#3) follow. We ranked 14 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many handymen are there in Normal?

ContractorsRanked ranks 14 handymen serving Normal, IL. 1 of them is based in Normal; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which handymen in Normal are open 24/7?

2 ranked handymen in Normal post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Charterwood Handyman (#1) and Martinez Handyman Services (#3). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which handymen in Normal work on weekends?

7 of 14 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Charterwood Handyman (#1), Martinez Handyman Services (#3) and Mack's Handyman Services (#5). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does drywall repair cost in Normal?

Drywall repair typically costs $296 to $930, with $613 typical (Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Normal. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Normal handymen have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated handymen in Normal is 4.9★, with a median of 8 reviews. Precision Handyworx- YourTrusted Handyman Service has the most, 91 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does ContractorsRanked rank handymen?

Each handyman gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do handymen outside Normal count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Normal city center, our service radius for handymen. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.

Update log for Normal

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 14 handymen serving Normal.

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