85 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: Mr. Handyman of Lowell, Andover and Haverhill, CR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 532 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): The Handyman, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 85.
Most-reviewed: Michael J Hamel, Licensed Electrician, 123 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 85 ranked after Mr. Handyman of Lowell, Andover and Haverhill; ranked #25.
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85 Salem handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 57 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 85 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Handyman of Lowell, Andover and Haverhill | 62 | 4.8★ (532) | Chelmsford, 15 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | The Handyman | 59 | 5.0★ (17) | Windham, 5 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Pro Fix | 58 | 5.0★ (27) | Andover, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | JR'S Handyman Services | 58 | 4.8★ (25) | Haverhill, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Northfield Handyman Services | 57 | 4.9★ (112) | Haverhill, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | A Handy Man For Hire, Residential and Business Services LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | Hampstead, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | A & T Industries | 57 | 5.0★ (12) | Haverhill, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Disario Handyman Services & Painting | 56 | 4.8★ (25) | Auburn, 5 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Shawn's Home Improvement and Snow Removal | 56 | 5.0★ (11) | Methuen, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Handyman Services Dracut | 56 | 5.0★ (6) | Billerica, 9 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 review volume: 4.8★ from 532 Google reviews, the most in Salem.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Windham, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Andover, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haverhill, 6 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Haverhill, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hampstead, 8 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haverhill, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 5 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Methuen, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Billerica, 9 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Chelmsford, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Haverhill, 9 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrence, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chelmsford, 15 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Nashua, 14 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dracut, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ 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 Lowell, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dracut, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lowell, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 93 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Andover, 13 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in North Andover, 10 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Auburn, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Andover, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews.
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 85 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 |
|---|---|---|
| A Helping Hand | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| ATG HANDYMAN | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Bhandy handyman services | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Bob Kohn's Handyman Service | 3.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Boss Construction & Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Boston Bob's Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Brian Pomeranz Remodeling and Restoration | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Clear Air Duct Cleaning | In Salem | |
| Dufour Property Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Fairbanks Property Services LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| GB HANDYMAN SERVICES | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| H&H Stoneworks & Home Improvement | 1.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Handyman Express | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| J&M Services Property Maintenance LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Luke1:37 Handy | 4.5★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Mr Fix It | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| R Lundberg & Sons | 5.0★ (19) | In Salem |
| RYCJ CONSTRUCTION CORP | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Touch of Green- HVAC and HANDY MAN | In Salem | |
| When Quality Counts | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
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 85 Salem 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 Salem 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 |