26 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Portage: Gil's Handyman Services, CR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 2 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): There's a handyman for that!, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 26.
Most-reviewed: Lyster Exteriors, 175 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #15.
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26 Portage handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gil's Handyman Services | 62 | 4.9★ (106) | Kalamazoo, 4 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Shane's quality handyman services, LLC. | 61 | 4.9★ (29) | Kalamazoo, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | There's a handyman for that! | 60 | 5.0★ (6) | Portage | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | West Michigan Handyman | 59 | 4.8★ (18) | Comstock Northwest, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Handyman Kalamazoo | 59 | 5.0★ (28) | Portage | — | — |
| 6 | His Hands Handyman Services L.L.C. | 57 | 3.8★ (10) | Portage | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 7 | KnD Handyman Services, LLC | 56 | 3.3★ (4) | Portage | — | — |
| 8 | Tony the Homestead Helper | 56 | 5.0★ (16) | Kalamazoo, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Magnuson Handyman Services | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Kalamazoo, 3 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | D&A Handyman Services, LLC | 54 | 4.2★ (14) | Kalamazoo, 4 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: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Comstock Northwest, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Portage
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Kalamazoo, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 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.
Based in Kalamazoo, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ 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 Kalamazoo, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Lansing, 4 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 175 Google reviews, the most in Portage.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 10 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 5 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Three Rivers, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Portage
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painter”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eastwood, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 6 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Painting”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kalamazoo, 8 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Warren Builders, Inc. | 42 | 5.0★ (3) | 13 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 |
|---|---|---|
| AAA Renovations LLC | 4.9★ (68) | In Portage |
| Affordable Garage Door Service | 5.0★ (134) | In Portage |
| Belloroots | 5.0★ (2) | In Portage |
| Cook's Home Improvement | 4.0★ (22) | In Portage |
| Dan Wood Company | 4.8★ (3,103) | In Portage |
| Drain Monkeys | 4.9★ (117) | In Portage |
| Fawley Overhead Door, Inc. | 5.0★ (4,082) | In Portage |
| Grime Into Shine | 5.0★ (115) | In Portage |
| Handy Veterans Home Repair | In Portage | |
| Hi-Tech Electric Company | 4.7★ (115) | In Portage |
| Level Up Fix It | In Portage | |
| Mr Fix It | 3.0★ (2) | In Portage |
| Pro Services | 4.8★ (123) | In Portage |
| Raymond Renovations | In Portage | |
| Schoolcraft Handyman Co. | In Portage | |
| Simply Handy Michigan LLC | In Portage | |
| Tanner Built Home Improvement | In Portage | |
| The Project Professor LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Portage |
| The Repairman | 4.5★ (41) | In Portage |
| Wagner Door Company | 4.8★ (34) | 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 26 Portage 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 Portage 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 |