175 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in South Plainfield: Hicks & Sons Home Improvements, CR Score 61/100; 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DiEduardo Home Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 175.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of S Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen, 566 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 175 ranked; ranked #5.
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175 South Plainfield handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 26 are open 24/7, 130 open Saturdays and 71 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 175 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hicks & Sons Home Improvements | 61 | 4.6★ (24) | South Plainfield | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Ace Handyman Services Bernards | 61 | 5.0★ (334) | Bernardsville, 12 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | Clarkes Service Professionals | 61 | 4.9★ (180) | Bayonne, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | DiEduardo Home Services LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (53) | Washington, 8 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | Mr. Handyman of S Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen | 60 | 4.9★ (566) | Springfield, 11 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 6 | Ace Handyman Services Union County NJ | 60 | 4.9★ (442) | Westfield, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | FixGeni | 59 | 5.0★ (22) | East Orange, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | LaMonaco Home Improvement | 59 | 5.0★ (24) | Berkeley Heights, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | M. DiMezza Contractor and Handyman | 58 | 5.0★ (6) | Budd Lake, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Pro Handyman Services | 58 | 5.0★ (86) | Staten Island, 12 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 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bernardsville, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Bayonne, 8 mi away
Ranked #3 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 Washington, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Springfield, 11 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 566 Google reviews, the most in South Plainfield.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westfield, 5 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 East Orange, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Berkeley Heights, 3 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Budd Lake, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 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, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Staten Island, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Brunswick, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 130 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, 11 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bridgewater, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bergenfield, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Mendham, 1 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hopatcong, 11 mi away
Ranked #17 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 East Brunswick, 11 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Matawan, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 411 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cranford, 8 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Clark, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 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 Elizabeth, 12 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Bridgewater, 10 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Brunswick, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bayonne, 7 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 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 175 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) | 8 mi |
| AB Landscaping & Handyman | In South Plainfield | |
| AtHelpers | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| BJH Custom Designs | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Chroma Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| CJ Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| GI JOE Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | In South Plainfield |
| I'm Your Guy Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Laudani Painting & Handyman | In South Plainfield | |
| Leave It to Weaver Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Leo J Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Method Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Ozzy`s Fine Painting LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Phase Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Preferred Remodeling LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In South Plainfield |
| Quick handyman services of N Monmouth and E Middlesex Counties | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| RAPOSO BROTHERS HOME IMPROVEMENT | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Semcore LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Smith Home Improvements | In South Plainfield | |
| TAB House Repairs And Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South Plainfield. 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 175 South Plainfield 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 South Plainfield 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 |