115 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Mr. Handyman of South Essex County, CR Score 90/100; 4.9★ from 526 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Personalized Assistant, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 115.
Most-reviewed: Best Handyman Boston, 134 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 115 ranked after Mr. Handyman of South Essex County; ranked #19.
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115 Salem handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 17 are open 24/7, 77 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 115 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Handyman of South Essex County | 90 | 4.9★ (526) | Peabody, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Precision Mount Installs | 88 | 5.0★ (67) | Beverly, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | The Heroic Handyman, LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (60) | Burlington, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Personalized Assistant | 85 | 5.0★ (5) | Swampscott, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Ace Handyman Services Essex County North | 85 | 4.9★ (59) | Salem | Sat | — |
| 6 | Premier Painting & Wallpapering | 84 | 4.9★ (90) | Danvers, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | This & That Handyman Services | 83 | 5.0★ (18) | Beverly, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Handyman HS Boston | 83 | 5.0★ (16) | Needham, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | RUDY'S HANDYMAN | 83 | 4.9★ (78) | Acton, 13 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Boston Furniture Assembly | 83 | 5.0★ (53) | Boston, 13 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 526 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (526).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 5 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swampscott, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Danvers, 5 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 90 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Needham, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Acton, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookline, 13 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 5 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brookline, 15 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salem
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Peabody, 2 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Boston, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Groveland, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 11 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lynnfield, 6 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Arlington, 11 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Somerville, 13 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malden, 9 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Salem. 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 115 Salem 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 Salem 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 |