247 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in North Center: Mr. Handyman of Oak Park & River Forest, CR Score 91/100; 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): A Chicago Handyman, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 247.
Most-reviewed: Norridge Ace Hardware Home Center, 840 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 247 ranked; ranked #14.
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247 North Center handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 47 are open 24/7, 182 open Saturdays and 107 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 247 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Handyman of Oak Park & River Forest | 91 | 4.8★ (396) | Oak Park, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | A Chicago Handyman | 90 | 5.0★ (83) | Chicago, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Effective Pest Solutions | 89 | 5.0★ (154) | Irving Park, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park | 89 | 4.8★ (578) | Chicago, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | DBC HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC | 89 | 4.9★ (199) | Countryside, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Chicago Handy | 88 | 4.9★ (133) | Chicago, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Chicago Handyman | 88 | 4.9★ (211) | Chicago, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Handy Bandi | 87 | 5.0★ (62) | Chicago, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Fam&Build Handyman | 86 | 5.0★ (20) | Chicago, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | HDH Residential Services | 86 | 4.9★ (73) | Glenview, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irving Park, 3 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 578 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Countryside, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 199 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 211 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 1 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 1 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Forest Park, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norridge, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 840 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (840).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 8 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk Grove Village, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 3 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.7★ from 328 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 2 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 4 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 1 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Darien, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in CR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 247 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 360 HandymanLLC chicago | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Cesar Handyman Services | 1.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Chicago Interior Painters | 4.5★ (2) | 3 mi |
| DJF Renovations Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| EGL Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Electric Craftsman Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Era Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Genome Home Solutions | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Handy Squad Pro | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Handyman | 4.5★ (2) | 12 mi |
| I-Clean | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Jacobo Handyman Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Little Mermaid Cleaning Services Corp. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| My Dad's Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| MZ Construction and Painting Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Property Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Ross Repair LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| TV Mounting Chicago by Puls | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Upcraft Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Vince's Handy Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for North Center. 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 247 North Center 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 North Center 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 |