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Best Handymen in Peterborough, ON (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Peterborough: Kawartha Lakes HandyMan Services & Renovations, CR Score 88/100; 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DJP Handyman Solutions, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 9.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Scottie The Handyman, 30 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #3.

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

9 Peterborough handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 9 rated businesses.

Top 9 handymen in Peterborough at a glance

Top 9 handymen in Peterborough at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Kawartha Lakes HandyMan Services & Renovations884.6★ (5)Peterborough24/7Overall
2DJP Handyman Solutions873.8★ (4)Peterborough24/7Emergencies
3Scottie The Handyman855.0★ (30)Peterborough—Most reviews
4Peterborough Handyman Services842.8★ (11)Peterborough24/7—
5Ryan’s General Repairs835.0★ (9)PeterboroughSat—
6A & O Fraserville Handyman813.7★ (3)PeterboroughSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Jim's Handyman Svc813.7★ (3)Peterborough——
8Iron Mike Contracting804.6★ (18)Cobourg, 20 km away24/7—
9ELNIME Property Pros794.0★ (4)Peterborough24/7—

The 9 best handymen in Peterborough, ranked

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

  3. #3 Scottie The Handyman

    Based in Peterborough

    85/100CR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (30).

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

    • 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    406 Gifford Dr, Ennismore, ON K0L 1T0
    View profile for Scottie The Handyman(705) 243-2465

  5. #5 Ryan’s General Repairs

    Based in Peterborough

    83/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Ryan’s General Repairs

  6. #6 A & O Fraserville Handyman

    Based in Peterborough

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #6 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.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–10 PM
    Address
    1315 County Rd 28, Fraserville, ON K0L 1V0
    View profile for A & O Fraserville Handyman(226) 799-0788

  7. #7 Jim's Handyman Svc

    Based in Peterborough

    81/100CR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    83 Pinecrest Ave, Keene, ON K0L 2G0
    View profile for Jim's Handyman Svc(705) 875-7819

How much do handymen cost in Peterborough?

US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Peterborough. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do handymen cost in Peterborough?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Drywall repairCA$420CA$860CA$1,310Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)October 2026

How we ranked Peterborough handymen

We scored 9 Peterborough 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 Peterborough 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 Peterborough: frequently asked questions

Who is the best handyman in Peterborough?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Peterborough, ON is Kawartha Lakes HandyMan Services & Renovations with a CR Score of 88/100. It has 4.6★ from 5 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. DJP Handyman Solutions (#2) and Scottie The Handyman (#3) follow. We ranked 9 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many handymen are there in Peterborough?

ContractorsRanked ranks 9 handymen serving Peterborough, ON. 8 of them are based in Peterborough; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which handymen in Peterborough are open 24/7?

5 ranked handymen in Peterborough post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Kawartha Lakes HandyMan Services & Renovations (#1), DJP Handyman Solutions (#2) and Peterborough Handyman Services (#4). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which handymen in Peterborough work on weekends?

7 of 9 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Kawartha Lakes HandyMan Services & Renovations (#1), DJP Handyman Solutions (#2) and Peterborough Handyman Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does drywall repair cost in Peterborough?

Drywall repair typically costs CA$420 to CA$1,310, with CA$860 typical (Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026)). This is a national range, not adjusted for Peterborough. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Peterborough handymen have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated handymen in Peterborough is 4.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. Scottie The Handyman has the most, 30 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Peterborough count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 24 km of the Peterborough city centre, 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 Peterborough

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 9 handymen serving Peterborough.

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