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Best overall in Short Hills: Mr. Handyman of S Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 566 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Mr. Handyman Tri-County, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 233.
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Union County NJ, 442 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 233 ranked after Mr. Handyman of S Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen; ranked #6.
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233 Short Hills handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 39 are open 24/7, 168 open Saturdays and 94 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 233 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Handyman of S Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen | 64 | 4.9★ (566) | Springfield, 2 mi away | Sat | Overall |
| 2 | Mr. Handyman Tri-County | 61 | 4.8★ (397) | Wayne, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Guy with Toolbox 👷🏻♂️🧰🛠️ | 61 | 5.0★ (65) | Bergenfield, 4 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Ace Handyman Services Bernards | 60 | 5.0★ (334) | Bernardsville, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 5 | Ralph and Daughter Home Services LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (50) | Clark, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 6 | Ace Handyman Services Union County NJ | 60 | 4.9★ (442) | Westfield, 7 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 7 | Toledo Handy | 59 | 5.0★ (124) | Caldwell, 7 mi away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Jersey City Painters - Fast Site Solutions | 59 | 4.8★ (49) | Bayonne, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | Pro Handyman Gordon | 59 | 5.0★ (52) | Montclair, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Gve Home Improvements | 59 | 5.0★ (33) | Orange, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 in Short Hills
Based in Springfield, 2 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 566 Google reviews, the most in Short Hills.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wayne, 13 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 397 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bergenfield, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bernardsville, 14 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 334 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clark, 5 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westfield, 7 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 442 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Caldwell, 7 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 124 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bayonne, 9 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montclair, 7 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Orange, 5 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bayonne, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Orange, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glen Ridge, 7 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Montclair, 7 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Hanover, 5 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hopatcong, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woodland Park, 12 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Bloomingdale, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Orange, 5 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berkeley Heights, 1 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Elizabeth, 9 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lodi, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chatham, 4 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Staten Island, 15 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in West Orange, 5 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
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 233 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.C. Cleaning & Construction Inc. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Bolivar Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Cifaldi Construction and Design | 4.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Deon Home Improvement, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| FAUSTO CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| I'm Your Guy Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Infinity Home Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Lorenzo and Son Construction | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Marek's Remodeling & Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Short Hills |
| Nebu Interiors LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Ozzy`s Fine Painting LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Ponchos Home Improvement LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Quick handyman services of N Monmouth and E Middlesex Counties | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Rimarca home repairs and handyman services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Semcore LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Shawn Emery Painting | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Tip Top Maintenance, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Upper Clinton Hill Handyman | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Victor Contracting | 3.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| WF& EVERICH LUXURY REMODELING | In Short Hills |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Short Hills. 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 233 Short Hills 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 Short Hills 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 |