20 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Rochester: Gathje Home Services, CR Score 90/100; 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): First Call Home Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 20.
Most-reviewed: My Handyman Rochester LLC, 36 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 20 ranked; ranked #8.
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20 Rochester handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 20 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Gathje Home Services | 90 | 5.0★ (13) | Rochester | — | Overall |
| 2 | T & H Handyman Services | 88 | 4.9★ (11) | Rochester | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | First Call Home Services LLC | 88 | 5.0★ (3) | Rochester | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | SHS Construction/Serrano's Handyman Services | 87 | 5.0★ (19) | Rochester | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Masterwork Solution LLC | 86 | 5.0★ (35) | Rochester | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Med City Handy Ma'am | 86 | 5.0★ (5) | Rochester | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Steve Schroeder Services, LLC | 86 | 4.8★ (18) | Rochester | Sat | — |
| 8 | My Handyman Rochester LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (36) | Rochester | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Chris Kurth Construction | 83 | 5.0★ (3) | Rochester | — | — |
| 10 | Hometown Handyman | 81 | 5.0★ (15) | Byron, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
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 trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, 19 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, 35 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
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 Rochester
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (36).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Byron, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Kitchen remodeler”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
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 Rochester
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rochester
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, 17 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Byron, 7 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, 7 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Inver Grove Heights, 5 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Siding contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Accord Electric, Inc. | 5.0★ (25) | In Rochester |
| Badger Home Care & Repair | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Drywall Services of Rochester, Inc. | 5.0★ (6) | In Rochester |
| Electrical Solutions & Service | 4.5★ (57) | In Rochester |
| Graham Services | 4.9★ (11) | In Rochester |
| Greg Goetzman Contracting | 4.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Hammer and Nail LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Rochester |
| HandyWork Home Services LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Hicks Electric Inc. | 4.9★ (14) | In Rochester |
| Maxwell Construction Services, LLC | 3.6★ (28) | In Rochester |
| Nelson's Pro Clean Services | 5.0★ (7) | In Rochester |
| Paxton Electric | 4.9★ (351) | In Rochester |
| ProHome, LLC | 3.7★ (3) | In Rochester |
| Rochester Drain Rite | 5.0★ (423) | In Rochester |
| Roto-Rooter Sewer & Drain Services | 4.0★ (75) | In Rochester |
| Service Pros Plumbing and Heating | 4.8★ (98) | In Rochester |
| Shanahan Building and Remodeling | 4.9★ (20) | In Rochester |
| Stinson Services Rochester | 5.0★ (10) | In Rochester |
| The HandyMN | 5.0★ (15) | In Rochester |
| Winkels Electric Inc | 4.4★ (31) | In Rochester |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Rochester. 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 20 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 |