214 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Palatine: Handy David Inc., CR Score 62/100; 5.0★ from 163 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Owl Home Improvement, INC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 214.
Most-reviewed: HandyManny Custom Window Well Covers, 604 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 214 ranked; ranked #45.
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214 Palatine handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 26 are open 24/7, 147 open Saturdays and 66 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 214 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handy David Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (163) | Wheeling, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | At Your Service Pros | 62 | 5.0★ (330) | Hawthorn Woods, 10 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Ace Handyman Services Western Suburbs | 62 | 5.0★ (226) | Palatine | — | — |
| 4 | Tools and Hands - Professional Handyman Services | 61 | 5.0★ (32) | Palatine | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Summit Handyman Services | 60 | 4.7★ (63) | Elgin, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Owl Home Improvement, INC. | 60 | 5.0★ (18) | Rolling Meadows, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | HDH Residential Services | 60 | 4.9★ (73) | Glenview, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | United Steamers | 60 | 5.0★ (20) | Long Grove, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | LBH Services | 60 | 5.0★ (46) | Fox Lake, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Ace Handyman Services Northwest Suburbs | 59 | 4.9★ (238) | Buffalo Grove, 5 mi away | — | — |
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 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 10 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 330 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatine
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Palatine
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 3 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rolling Meadows, 3 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 10 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Long Grove, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Fox Lake, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Buffalo Grove, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago Loop, 8 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 482 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Des Plaines, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Roselle, 10 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 188 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Northbrook, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hawthorn Woods, 6 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Town, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Bartlett, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 3 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Palatine
Ranked #19 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 Elmhurst, 4 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 11 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elk Grove Village, 1 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenview, 13 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 3 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Chicago, 14 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 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 214 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 |
|---|---|---|
| American Project Management | 5.0★ (2) | In Palatine |
| Curb Appeal Services Inc. © | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Dave's Home Repair Remodeling and Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| DJF Renovations Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Ernie Watson & Co. Painting & Decorating | 1.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Forta construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Frank's Homework Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Frontline Handyman Service | In Palatine | |
| H & H Home Improvement and Construction Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| HandyWorkMan | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Horizon Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Meintzer Concrete Construction Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| MIDWEST HOME REPAIR | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| North Shore Woodwork & Repair | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Project Doctor LLC | In Palatine | |
| R&S Construction | 4.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| The Maintenance Experts - Chicago | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Tiger Home Improvement | 4.7★ (3) | In Palatine |
| Tom's Painting & Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Ultimate Finish Remodeling | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Palatine. 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 214 Palatine 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 Palatine 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 |