88 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Northborough: The Local Handyman, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Classic Home Care, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 88.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest, 486 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 88 ranked; ranked #3.
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88 Northborough handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 59 open Saturdays and 31 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 88 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Local Handyman | 63 | 5.0★ (111) | Canton, 6 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | MJM Home Repair LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (119) | Grafton, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Mr. Handyman of Central MetroWest | 59 | 4.8★ (486) | Ashland, 12 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Ideal Handyman | 58 | 5.0★ (68) | Hudson, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Moura Services Llc | 58 | 5.0★ (234) | Douglas, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Upper Lower Renovations | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Lincoln, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Classic Home Care | 56 | 5.0★ (56) | Hudson, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 8 | Carleton's Home Improvement Services, LLC | 56 | 3.9★ (11) | Northborough | Sat | — |
| 9 | Vinny's Handyman | 56 | 4.0★ (3) | Shrewsbury, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Home Prep | 56 | 5.0★ (8) | Holden, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 12 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 486 Google reviews, the most in Northborough.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 234 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lincoln, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 56 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northborough
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shrewsbury, 5 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thompson, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marlborough, 5 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Holden, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Attleboro, 13 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Marlborough, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Worcester, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 13 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Charlton, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 263 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Leominster, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Douglas, 15 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ashland, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grafton, 4 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 88 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Home Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Bergstrom Construction | 5.0★ (1) | In Northborough |
| Bo's Carpentry | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Gillen Carpentry / Handyman Services | 1.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| H & K Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Hopedale Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| house husbands | 1.0★ (1) | In Northborough |
| J. Sommerville Installations and Repairs | In Northborough | |
| Jim's Tile N Paint | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| MNJ Home Solutions | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| My Estate Concierge | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Nailed It Home Repair LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| NE Property Solutions Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| PGB Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Quality Restoration | 3.5★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Strout's About Contracting and Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| T&M O'Rourke Property Service's | 1.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| The Handyman Way | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Tibetan Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Zuleey LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Northborough. 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 88 Northborough handymen on ten 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. A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, 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 Northborough data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on file | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 5% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Partnered | 5% | The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodically | Measured |
| ContractorsRanked reviews | 10% | Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |