34 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Notre Dame: Mr. Handyman of Northern St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties, Handyman Services, Drywall Repair, Handyman Near Me, CR Score 90/100; 4.8★ from 822 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Handyman, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
Most-reviewed: MAC Services, 118 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 34 ranked after Mr. Handyman of Northern St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties, Handyman Services, Drywall Repair, Handyman Near Me; ranked #15.
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34 Notre Dame handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 34 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Handyman of Northern St. Joseph and Elkhart Counties, Handyman Services, Drywall Repair, Handyman Near Me | 90 | 4.8★ (822) | South Bend, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | The Handyman, LLC | 82 | 5.0★ (8) | Granger, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. And Mrs. Handyman/Roofing LLC | 82 | 4.9★ (90) | South Bend, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Handyman Mike LLC | 82 | 4.7★ (11) | Granger, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Zippy Property Maintenance | 80 | 5.0★ (14) | South Bend, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Very Handy Services, LLC | 79 | 4.0★ (12) | South Bend, 2 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Tony's Custom Service, LLC | 78 | 4.8★ (13) | South Bend, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Bargo LLC Handyman | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | Granger, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Perez Handyman Services, LLC | 77 | 4.2★ (13) | Mishawaka, 3 mi away | Sun | — |
| 10 | Grandson for Hire | 76 | 5.0★ (10) | Granger, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Notre Dame
Based in South Bend, 3 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 822 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (822).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 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.
Based in South Bend, 2 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 11 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 Bend, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 South Bend, 2 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 12 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 Bend, 4 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 2 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Mishawaka, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, 43 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 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 Granger, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 South Bend, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 118 Google reviews, 118 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 5 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Granger, 6 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Granger, 8 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Dry wall contractor”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 3 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Bend, 2 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Granger, 2 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Mishawaka, 3 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Mishawaka, 6 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ 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 Mishawaka, 4 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Bend, 3 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | D.W. Handyman Service | 71 | 5.0★ (7) | 10 mi |
| 27 | Rc's Handyman & Small Engine services llc | 70 | 5.0★ (8) | 10 mi |
| 28 | Jordan’s Home Remodeling | 69 | 5.0★ (14) | 2 mi |
| 29 | On The Spot Services | 69 | 4.9★ (14) | 3 mi |
| 30 | Latva Carpentry and Construction | 68 | 5.0★ (5) | 9 mi |
| 31 | Manning Mechanical LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (12) | 7 mi |
| 32 | Legend Construction & Property Maintenance LLC | 66 | 5.0★ (12) | 9 mi |
| 33 | Miranda Painting | 64 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Odd Jobs of Elkhart | 63 | 4.5★ (16) | 15 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A.Kworkshop | 4.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Bargo llc Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Bulldog Home Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| CLS Home & Auto | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Dad's Property Management | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Dave's Handy Dandy Handyman Service, LLC | 3 mi | |
| Gold Standard Services | 2 mi | |
| HandyWorks, LLC | 2 mi | |
| Hometown Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| J & J Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| J & K Services | 3.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| K.T. Lawn Care & Handyman Services | 1.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Lewis and Sons | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Mr H Services | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Philmagic Designs & Productions | 2 mi | |
| Privy Construction and Home Remodeling South Bend | 1 mi | |
| Richards Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| South Bend Handyman & Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Steven’s Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Your Handy Neighbor | 2 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Notre Dame. 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 34 Notre Dame 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 Notre Dame 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 |