11 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: The Fixologist - Handyman, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mission Construction & Remodeling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 11.
Most-reviewed: Handyman-Austintown INC, 393 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 11 ranked; ranked #2.
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11 Salem handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 11 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | The Fixologist - Handyman | 87 | 5.0★ (14) | Salem | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Handyman-Austintown INC | 80 | 4.7★ (393) | Youngstown, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 3 | Telly's Handyman Service | 78 | 5.0★ (10) | Austintown, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Mission Construction & Remodeling | 72 | 4.0★ (4) | Alliance, 14 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | McCormick Home Remodeling | 71 | 5.0★ (6) | Columbiana, 9 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 6 | Ward Home Service, llc | 71 | 4.3★ (6) | Columbiana, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Davis Do It All services llc | 70 | 5.0★ (4) | Salem | Sat | — |
| 8 | Leno's Plumbing & Custom Remodels | 68 | 3.7★ (7) | Alliance, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | Metro Assembly Services | 68 | 4.6★ (10) | Austintown, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Rudi's Home Improvement LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (3) | Columbiana, 10 mi away | — | — |
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 availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Youngstown, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 393 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (393).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austintown, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Alliance, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbiana, 9 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbiana, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 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 #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Alliance, 12 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Austintown, 10 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Columbiana, 10 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Columbiana, 9 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Construction company”.
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 |
|---|---|---|
| A & A Restoration LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Alliance Assorted Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Bill the handyman | In Salem | |
| BLG Home Service LLC - Affordable Handyman Service, Quality Handyman | In Salem | |
| Bogart And Sons LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Burning Oaks Woodworking | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Carrie Coughlin Construction | 12 mi | |
| Classical Tradesmen llc | 10 mi | |
| DBassTheHandyMan LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Salem |
| DJ The Handyman LLC | 11 mi | |
| Down Right Handy | 5.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| Hot Mess Cleaners and Handyman Services | 1.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| J&C Mender Services LLC | 12 mi | |
| Keystone Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Northwood Lawn Care | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Property Perfection, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Salem Custom Remodeling | 4.7★ (44) | In Salem |
| SLM Handyman | In Salem | |
| To-A-T Home Services, LLC. | 12 mi | |
| Valley Paint & Contracting, LLC | 9 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 11 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 |