33 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Portage: Cruz Electric & Handy Services, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Most-reviewed: NWI Handyman & More, 100 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 33 ranked after Cruz Electric & Handy Services; ranked #2.
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33 Portage handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 18 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 33 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cruz Electric & Handy Services | 87 | 4.9★ (295) | Hobart, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | NWI Handyman & More | 83 | 4.9★ (100) | Harvey, 8 mi away | Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Christian Can Fix It LLC | 83 | 5.0★ (58) | Harvey, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Miracle Home Pros LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (9) | Chesterton, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Haven Home Services | 79 | 5.0★ (3) | Chesterton, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Handyman Hixx | 77 | 5.0★ (5) | Chesterton, 3 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Mr. Honey Do Services NWI | 77 | 4.9★ (64) | Valparaiso, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Sickles Handyman & Lawncare Services | 76 | 5.0★ (8) | Chesterton, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | C2 Fab LLC fabrication and sculpture shop | 75 | 5.0★ (27) | Valparaiso, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Golden Palms | 75 | 5.0★ (5) | South Holland, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 295 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (295).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 8 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Harvey, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 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.
Based in Chesterton, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Chesterton, 3 mi away
Ranked #6 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 Valparaiso, 9 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 8 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Valparaiso, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Holland, 14 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Portage
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 61 Google reviews, 61 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynwood, 10 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cedar Lake, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Portage
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.8★ 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 South Holland, 10 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chesterton, 3 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hammond, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ 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 Valparaiso, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, 78 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hobart, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Valparaiso, 8 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gary, 8 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Flooring contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Crown Point, 15 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | PTL Painting and Design LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (8) | 11 mi |
| 27 | 219 Handyman | 65 | 5.0★ (5) | 14 mi |
| 28 | HOMEstretch: NW Indiana | 65 | 5.0★ (8) | 8 mi |
| 29 | Upright construction | 65 | 3.5★ (19) | 12 mi |
| 30 | PB and Sons Restoration LLC | 62 | 5.0★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 31 | The Grout Doctor - NW Indiana | 62 | 4.3★ (3) | 8 mi |
| 32 | No Job Too Small | 61 | 3.4★ (7) | 13 mi |
| 33 | Granite Rocks | 57 | 3.3★ (10) | 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Cary's Quality Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Communal | 4.6★ (30) | In Portage |
| EM Remodeling Contractor and Handyman Services - Residential Remodeling Contractor | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Hall Home Improvement | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Handy Helper | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| KnT Home Repair | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Kouder Electric and Construction | 4.2★ (91) | In Portage |
| Lakeside Handyman Services, LLC | 4.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Lynn Electric Inc | 5.0★ (3) | In Portage |
| Maglish Plumbing, Heating, Cooling & Electrical | 4.6★ (788) | In Portage |
| MeanBizNiz Handyman | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Mr. Love Handyman - Affordable Professional & Reliable Handyman Service in Merrillville, IN | 1.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| NS Unlimited | 3.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Painters Elite | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Piece Construction Inc. Commercial General Contractors, Facilities Maintenance & Custom Millwork | In Portage | |
| Risinger Repairs | 4.9★ (42) | In Portage |
| Rodriguez Construction LLC | In Portage | |
| The Handyman | In Portage | |
| Twons and Sons cleaning And services | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Upscale Construction Inc | In Portage |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Portage. 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 33 Portage 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 Portage 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 |