57 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Schenectady: Mr. Handyman of Saratoga Springs - Clifton Park, CR Score 93/100; 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): 518 Handyman & home improvement, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 57.
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Capital District Saratoga Region, 108 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 57 ranked after Mr. Handyman of Saratoga Springs - Clifton Park; ranked #3.
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57 Schenectady handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 57 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Handyman of Saratoga Springs - Clifton Park | 93 | 4.9★ (150) | East Glenville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | 518 Handyman & home improvement | 89 | 4.9★ (22) | Schenectady | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Ace Handyman Services Capital District Saratoga Region | 88 | 4.9★ (108) | East Glenville, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 4 | Grahams Home Repairs | 87 | 4.1★ (27) | Schenectady | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | Integer Handyman | 87 | 5.0★ (23) | Albany, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | A&S Home Services LLC | 85 | 4.9★ (64) | Albany, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Upstate Mailbox | 85 | 5.0★ (9) | Schenectady | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Regional Remodeling | 85 | 4.9★ (43) | Rotterdam, 3 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Scott Olsen Handyman Services LLC | 84 | 4.4★ (11) | Schenectady | — | — |
| 10 | Hainiel Cleaning Service | 84 | 4.9★ (29) | Albany, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Schenectady
Based in East Glenville, 7 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (150).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 22 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 7 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 108 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.1★ from 27 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 10 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Rotterdam, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 7 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady
Ranked #11 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 Schenectady
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.3★ 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 Albany, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, 84 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 6 mi away
Ranked #14 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 East Glenville, 10 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Albany, 12 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 2.8★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Glenville, 7 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wailua Homesteads, 6 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ 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 Scotia, 2 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady
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 Albany, 9 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ballston Spa, 14 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Troy, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, 86 Google reviews.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Schenectady
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 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 57 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.
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Schenectady. 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 57 Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 |