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Best Handymen in Poplar Grove, IL (2026)

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Best overall in Poplar Grove: Reece's Handyman Services, CR Score 59/100; 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Oxford Remodeling and Handyman Service, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 29.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Handyman Connection of Rockford, 54 Google reviews at 4.6★, tied for the most of 29 ranked; ranked #6.

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

29 Poplar Grove handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 29 rated businesses.

Top 10 handymen in Poplar Grove at a glance

Top 10 handymen in Poplar Grove at a glance
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursBest for
1Reece's Handyman Services594.9★ (54)South Beloit, 14 mi away—Overall
2Installation World585.0★ (48)Rockford, 14 mi awaySat—
3Oxford Remodeling and Handyman Service584.4★ (24)Rockford, 14 mi away24/7Emergencies
4HOME HERO REPAIR565.0★ (18)Rockford, 14 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
5Dynamite Services554.4★ (7)Rockford, 14 mi away24/7—
6Handyman Connection of Rockford554.6★ (54)Rockford, 12 mi awaySatMost reviews
7Quality Home Handyman & Roofing Xteriors544.7★ (26)Rockford, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8Unger Handyman Services545.0★ (4)Rockford, 10 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Lucky's Handyman Services, LLC.535.0★ (18)Loves Park, 14 mi away——
10Handy Hansel534.7★ (12)South Beloit, 15 mi awaySat · Evenings—

The 29 best handymen in Poplar Grove, ranked

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

  1. Ranked #1 in Poplar Grove

    #1 Reece's Handyman Services

    Based in South Beloit, 14 mi away

    59/100CR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, the most in Poplar Grove.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews
    View profile for Reece's Handyman Services

  2. #2 Installation World

    Based in Rockford, 14 mi away

    58/100CR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–11:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    2606 Broadway suite 2 C, Rockford, IL 61108
    View profile for Installation World(815) 904-9249

  4. #4 HOME HERO REPAIR

    Based in Rockford, 14 mi away

    56/100CR Score

    Ranked #4 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.

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 2:30 PM–7 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 2:30 PM–7 PM
    Address
    1503 Benton St, Rockford, IL 61107
    View profile for HOME HERO REPAIR(779) 348-5373

  5. #5 Dynamite Services

    Based in Rockford, 14 mi away

    55/100CR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1824 W Pearl Ave, Rockford, IL 61103
    View profile for Dynamite Services(815) 988-5395

  8. #8 Unger Handyman Services

    Based in Rockford, 10 mi away

    54/100CR Score

    Ranked #8 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.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1341 Albany Ln, Rockford, IL 61107
    View profile for Unger Handyman Services(815) 627-0077

  10. #10 Handy Hansel

    Based in South Beloit, 15 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    View profile for Handy Hansel(608) 290-0063

  11. #11 FULL COVERAGE Handyman & Painting

    Based in Machesney Park, 12 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9838 Queen Oaks Dr, Machesney Park, IL 61115
    View profile for FULL COVERAGE Handyman & Painting(815) 373-8969

  12. #12 ReparesAll

    Based in Machesney Park, 13 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for ReparesAll(815) 999-6710

  13. #13 Klimczak Improvements, Inc.

    Based in Harvard, 11 mi away

    53/100CR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–9 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    207 Dewey St, Harvard, IL 60033
    View profile for Klimczak Improvements, Inc.(815) 505-7992

  15. #15 Old Fart Handyman

    Based in Rockford, 14 mi away

    52/100CR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1724 Barton Blvd, Rockford, IL 61103
    View profile for Old Fart Handyman(815) 962-1500

  17. #17 JB Enterprises Rock

    Based in South Beloit, 14 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for JB Enterprises Rock(608) 921-0881

  18. #18 Handyman Services by Lee

    Based in Rockford, 11 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    5140 Crofton Dr, Rockford, IL 61114
    View profile for Handyman Services by Lee

  20. #20 A2Z Painting Pros Llc.

    Based in Loves Park, 10 mi away

    51/100CR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5824 Birkenshaw Dr Unit B, Loves Park, IL 61111
    View profile for A2Z Painting Pros Llc.(815) 900-9291

  22. #22 HANDYMAN WE DO IT ALL INC.

    Based in Marengo, 14 mi away

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    980 Beaver Pond Dr, Marengo, IL 60152
    View profile for HANDYMAN WE DO IT ALL INC.(224) 219-2373

  23. #23 C & H Services

    Based in Poplar Grove

    50/100CR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.

    Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    View profile for C & H Services(815) 201-1217

  24. #24 Beyer Builders Inc.

    Based in Belvidere, 6 mi away

    49/100CR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.

    Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2545 Spring Creek Rd, Belvidere, IL 61008
    View profile for Beyer Builders Inc.(847) 714-6171

All 29 handymen

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #29, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.

handymen in Poplar Grove, ranks 26 to 29
RankBusinessCR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Rockton Handyman LLC495.0★ (4)12 mi
27Rivera’s Handyman & Remodeling LLC485.0★ (3)11 mi
28Roque The Handyman475.0★ (7)12 mi
29MANA Interiors & Constructions.Inc475.0★ (17)14 mi

Also serving Poplar Grove

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.

Unranked handymen serving Poplar Grove
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
3 Guys Handyman5.0★ (1)9 mi
815 Handyman Services LLC8 mi
All Property Services5.0★ (1)11 mi
Brett Simpson HandymanIn Poplar Grove
Early Bird Services Group5.0★ (2)14 mi
Ed's Handyman Service9 mi
Home Improvement services8 mi
Honey DO Enterprises4.0★ (2)8 mi
Icedog handyman5.0★ (1)13 mi
JON'S Handyman Service4.0★ (1)15 mi
Jordan Home Maintenance & Handyman Service5.0★ (1)11 mi
Luxury Xteriors7 mi
Maldonado3 Handyman Services5.0★ (1)10 mi
Margalle Services Co.5.0★ (1)12 mi
Martinez Painting & Drywall Finishing LLC5.0★ (2)14 mi
NP labor force5.0★ (2)8 mi
Pete the Painter1.0★ (1)12 mi
Pure JANITORIAL & MAINTENANCE5.0★ (1)13 mi
The McCoy Boy1.0★ (1)15 mi
Wildlife Animal & Bee Removal Guys3.0★ (2)13 mi

How much do handymen cost in Poplar Grove?

National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Poplar Grove. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.

How much do handymen cost in Poplar Grove?
JobLowTypicalHighBasisChecked
Drywall repair$296$613$930Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national rangeOctober 2026

How we ranked Poplar Grove handymen

We scored 29 Poplar Grove 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

CR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Poplar Grove data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Credentials15%Active state license, bond and workers’ comp on fileNot yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed business on the listMeasured
Recency5%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-dayMeasured
Trade focus10%How clearly the business does this trade (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%Based in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The business has claimed its ContractorsRanked profile (free or paid earn the same)Measured
Partnered5%The business links to ContractorsRanked from its own website with our badge, checked periodicallyMeasured
ContractorsRanked reviews10%Verified customer reviews collected by ContractorsRanked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

Handymen in Poplar Grove: frequently asked questions

Who is the best handyman in Poplar Grove?

By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Poplar Grove, IL is Reece's Handyman Services with a CR Score of 59/100. It has 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews. Installation World (#2) and Oxford Remodeling and Handyman Service (#3) follow. We ranked 29 handymen on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.

How many handymen are there in Poplar Grove?

ContractorsRanked ranks 29 handymen serving Poplar Grove, IL. 1 of them is based in Poplar Grove; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.

Which handymen in Poplar Grove are open 24/7?

5 ranked handymen in Poplar Grove post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Oxford Remodeling and Handyman Service (#3), Dynamite Services (#5) and ReparesAll (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.

Which handymen in Poplar Grove work on weekends?

19 of 29 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Installation World (#2), Oxford Remodeling and Handyman Service (#3) and HOME HERO REPAIR (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.

How much does drywall repair cost in Poplar Grove?

Drywall repair typically costs $296 to $930, with $613 typical (Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Poplar Grove. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.

What Google rating do Poplar Grove handymen have?

The median Google rating among 29 rated handymen in Poplar Grove is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Reece's Handyman Services has the most, 54 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do handymen outside Poplar Grove count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Poplar Grove city center, 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 Poplar Grove

  1. October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 29 handymen serving Poplar Grove.

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