321 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in River Grove: Mr. Handyman of Oak Park & River Forest, CR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 396 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DBC HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 321.
Most-reviewed: HandyManny Custom Window Well Covers, 604 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 321 ranked; ranked #16.
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321 River Grove handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 58 are open 24/7, 227 open Saturdays and 123 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 321 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Handyman of Oak Park & River Forest | 66 | 4.8★ (396) | Oak Park, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | At Your Service Pros | 63 | 5.0★ (330) | Hawthorn Woods, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | ProMount TV Mounting | 62 | 5.0★ (390) | Homer Glen, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Handy Professionals. LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (86) | Chicago, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | DBC HOME IMPROVEMENT LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (199) | Countryside, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 6 | Chicago Handy | 61 | 4.9★ (133) | Chicago, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Effective Pest Solutions | 61 | 5.0★ (154) | Irving Park, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Near Me Handyman Services LLC | 61 | 4.9★ (38) | Forest Park, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park | 60 | 4.8★ (578) | Chicago, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | A Chicago Handyman | 60 | 5.0★ (83) | Chicago, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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: 4.8★ from 396 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, 7 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 Homer Glen, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 390 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 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.
Based in Countryside, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 199 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irving Park, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Forest Park, 4 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 8 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 578 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Elgin, 7 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 41 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 #12 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 Darien, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Chicago Loop, 9 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Harwood Heights, 2 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Villa Park, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 604 Google reviews, the most in River Grove.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Village of Campton Hills, 8 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Glenview, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Chicago, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 211 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chicago, 6 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Downers Grove, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Irving Park, 3 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Oak Park, 3 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Evergreen Park, 1 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 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 321 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Blyz-Service | Home Renovation & Handyman in Chicago | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| BuildBoard App | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Cesar Handyman Services | 1.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Chicago Interior Painters | 4.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| CLM Midwest | 3.6★ (35) | In River Grove |
| Dave's Home Repair Remodeling and Construction | 1.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| DJF Renovations Inc | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Electric Craftsman Corporation | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Era Maintenance | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Green T Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Handy Squad Pro | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Handyman | 4.5★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Jacobo Handyman Inc | 4.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| MountEaseChicago | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| MZ Construction and Painting Services | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Ross Repair LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| The Maintenance Experts - Chicago | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| TV Mounting Chicago by Puls | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Upcraft Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Vince's Handy Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for River Grove. 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 321 River 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In River Grove 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 |