85/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Handymen in Shady Side, MD (2026)
22 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Best overall in Shady Side: Arundel Property Solutions LLC, CR Score 85/100; 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 6
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Big Visions LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 22.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Wells Home Improvements, 354 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
22 Shady Side handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 22 rated businesses.
Top 10 handymen in Shady Side at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Arundel Property Solutions LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (26) | Cape Saint Claire, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Alhumayer Handyman Services | 81 | 4.7★ (24) | Greater Upper Marlboro, 13 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Ace Handyman Services Annapolis | 80 | 4.8★ (296) | Annapolis, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Seven Oaks painting services | 80 | 5.0★ (89) | Annapolis, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Gonzalez Painting and handyman service LLC | 79 | 5.0★ (95) | Annapolis, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | Big Visions LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (16) | Carney, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 7 | Wells Home Improvements | 78 | 4.9★ (354) | Annapolis, 12 mi away | Sat · Evenings | Most reviews |
| 8 | Annapolis Coatings | 76 | 5.0★ (95) | Annapolis, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | New-Life Handyman Services | 76 | 5.0★ (12) | Bowie, 14 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | QikFix | 75 | 5.0★ (9) | Bowie, 15 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
The 22 best handymen in Shady Side, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 13 mi away
81/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.7★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Based in Annapolis, 9 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 296 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.8★ from 296 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 8:09 AM–5 PM · Tue–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 1125 West St Ste 510, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Annapolis, 9 mi away
80/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, 89 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 531 Annapolitan Ln, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Annapolis, 8 mi away
79/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, 95 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 50 Amberstone Ct APT J, Annapolis, MD 21403
Based in Carney, 12 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Annapolis, 12 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 354 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (354).
- 4.9★ from 354 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1712 Crownsville Rd, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Annapolis, 8 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, 95 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1017 Carrs Rd, Annapolis, MD 21403
Based in Bowie, 14 mi away
76/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 16701 Melford Blvd Suite 400, Bowie, MD 20715
#10 QikFix
Based in Bowie, 15 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–7:30 PM · Sun closed
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 12 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Bowie, 10 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Bowie, 11 mi away
75/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon 9 AM–9 PM · Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed–Sun 9 AM–9 PM
#14 ABH services
Based in Greater Upper Marlboro, 15 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
Based in Annapolis, 9 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 8 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 2444 Solomons Island Rd STE 209, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Cape Saint Claire, 13 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Arnold, 10 mi away
71/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Annapolis, 9 mi away
70/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bathroom remodeler”.
- 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1968 Forest Dr, Annapolis, MD 21401
Based in Crofton, 14 mi away
69/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, 69 Google reviews.
- 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2138 Priest Bridge Court Suite 4, Crofton, MD 21114
Based in Bowie, 14 mi away
68/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 16701 Melford Blvd #400, Bowie, MD 20715
Based in Bowie, 9 mi away
67/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Bowie, 14 mi away
67/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, open Saturdays until 7 PM.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 16701 Melford Blvd, Bowie, MD 20715
Also serving Shady Side
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 |
|---|---|---|
| 7th State Builders | 12 mi | |
| AIT Repairs | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| All Phase Lawn, Landscape & Handyman Service | 3 mi | |
| Annapolis Handyman Home Improvement Service | 9 mi | |
| Aries home repairs | 12 mi | |
| Big Red Door Home Services | 12 mi | |
| Castle Maintenance Plus | 13 mi | |
| Chief Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Curtis Home Service LLC | In Shady Side | |
| DC Home & Moving | 10 mi | |
| F.C. Home Improvement | 12 mi | |
| Faro Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| FDR Construction | 9 mi | |
| Handyman of Annapolis | 11 mi | |
| Home Improvements Experts | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Man in a Truck | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Matrix Solution Service II | 13 mi | |
| Powers Property Solutions, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| South County Home Improvements LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Shady Side |
| Valuable Spaces LLC | 11 mi |
How much do handymen cost in Shady Side?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Shady Side. 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 |
How we ranked Shady Side handymen
We scored 22 Shady Side 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 Shady Side 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 |
Handymen in Shady Side: frequently asked questions
Who is the best handyman in Shady Side?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Shady Side, MD is Arundel Property Solutions LLC with a CR Score of 85/100. It has 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Alhumayer Handyman Services (#2) and Ace Handyman Services Annapolis (#3) follow. We ranked 22 handymen on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many handymen are there in Shady Side?
ContractorsRanked ranks 22 handymen serving Shady Side, MD. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which handymen in Shady Side are open 24/7?
3 ranked handymen in Shady Side post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Arundel Property Solutions LLC (#1), Big Visions LLC (#6) and North Patuxent Services, LLC (#12). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which handymen in Shady Side work on weekends?
15 of 22 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Arundel Property Solutions LLC (#1), Alhumayer Handyman Services (#2) and Seven Oaks painting services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in Shady Side?
Drywall repair typically costs $296 to $930, with $613 typical (Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Shady Side. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Shady Side handymen have?
The median Google rating among 22 rated handymen in Shady Side is 5.0★, with a median of 17 reviews. Wells Home Improvements has the most, 354 reviews, and ranks #7. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank handymen?
Each handyman gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do handymen outside Shady Side count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Shady Side city center, our service radius for handymen. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Shady Side
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 22 handymen serving Shady Side.
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