26 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Salem: 3D Home Services, Inc, CR Score 88/100; 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Thrifty Nickel Handyman Wisconsin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 26.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Grayslake and Glenview, 313 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 26 ranked; ranked #9.
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26 Salem handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 26 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 3D Home Services, Inc | 88 | 5.0★ (77) | Pleasant Prairie, 5 mi away | — | Overall |
| 2 | Thrifty Nickel Handyman Wisconsin | 81 | 4.0★ (8) | Lake Geneva, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Lake County Handyman LLC | 80 | 4.9★ (76) | Antioch, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | UBD Handyman Services | 78 | 4.9★ (180) | Round Lake Beach, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Ace Handyman Services SE Wisconsin | 78 | 4.8★ (282) | Kenosha, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Jensen Home Solutions LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (5) | Fox Lake, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Odd Job Larry Inc | 77 | 4.7★ (190) | Kenosha, 12 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Mr. Handyman of Racine County | 77 | 4.8★ (244) | Sturtevant, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Mr. Handyman of Grayslake and Glenview | 77 | 4.6★ (313) | Grayslake, 13 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 10 | Hughes Handyman Services | 76 | 4.5★ (41) | Round Lake Beach, 13 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 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Lake Geneva, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Round Lake Beach, 13 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenosha, 15 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 282 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 12 mi away
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 Kenosha, 12 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sturtevant, 15 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 244 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grayslake, 13 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 313 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (313).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Round Lake Beach, 13 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 12 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 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 Antioch, 8 mi away
Ranked #14 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 Nicholasville, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 6 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Gurnee, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lake Geneva, 12 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Landscaper”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kenosha, 15 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ 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 Lake Villa, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Antioch, 5 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kenosha, 14 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 12 mi away
Ranked #23 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 Fox Lake, 12 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Electrician”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Fox Lake, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 2.9★ from 9 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #26, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Hercules Construction | 68 | 4.3★ (6) | 10 mi |
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 |
|---|---|---|
| All Star Handyman Service LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 13 mi |
| Andy Handyman, Inc | 11 mi | |
| Big Al Your Fix It Guy | 8 mi | |
| CW Home Repair LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Fabianos Painting and Handyman Service | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Handy Mac | 10 mi | |
| Handy Ronin Design, LLC | 3 mi | |
| Home Maintenance and Renovation Company | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| JNR Construction - General Handyman Services, Affordable Flooring, Floor Experts, Deck Building | 12 mi | |
| Johnson's Painting Company | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| JVJ COMPANY, INC. (Drywall Contractors) | 10 mi | |
| Kasper Services | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Mhs | 9 mi | |
| Rasmuson Remodeling | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Reilly's Reliable Handyman | 12 mi | |
| Rohrer Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Rohrer Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| S & D Services | 13 mi | |
| The Grout Doctor - Kenosha, WI | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| TruBlue of Kenosha | 11 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 26 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 |