60/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Best Handymen in South River, NJ (2026)
152 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in South River: Jesus The Handyman, CR Score 60/100; 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): DiEduardo Home Services LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 152.
- 20
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Union County NJ, 442 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 152 ranked; ranked #20.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
152 South River handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 22 are open 24/7, 111 open Saturdays and 62 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 152 rated businesses.
Top 10 handymen in South River at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Jesus The Handyman | 60 | 4.7★ (13) | Bridgewater, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Mr. Handyman of N Monmouth and E Middlesex Counties | 60 | 4.9★ (411) | Matawan, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | DiEduardo Home Services LLC | 59 | 5.0★ (53) | Washington, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 4 | R5 Home & Business - Repairs, Installations, Maintenance Services | 59 | 4.9★ (43) | New Brunswick, 7 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Ace Handyman Services Central Jersey | 59 | 4.9★ (130) | New Brunswick, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Staten Island Handyman Service | 59 | 5.0★ (46) | Staten Island, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Lodi Handyman Pro | 58 | 5.0★ (15) | East Brunswick, 7 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | MC Pro Builders LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (42) | East Brunswick, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | O'Brien Home Services | 58 | 5.0★ (11) | East Brunswick, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | LaMonaco Home Improvement | 58 | 5.0★ (24) | Berkeley Heights, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
The 152 best handymen in South River, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Matawan, 8 mi away
60/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 411 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.9★ from 411 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 725 NJ-34, Matawan, NJ 07747
Based in Washington, 12 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in New Brunswick, 7 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.9★ from 43 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun 7 AM–3 PM
Based in New Brunswick, 4 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.9★ from 130 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 317 George St Suite 3000-2766, New Brunswick, NJ 08901
Based in Staten Island, 9 mi away
59/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7:30 AM–6:30 PM
- Address
- 169 Ellis St, Staten Island, NY 10307
Based in East Brunswick, 7 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1302 Aaron Rd, North Brunswick Township, NJ 08902
Based in East Brunswick, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
Based in Berkeley Heights, 6 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Freehold, 13 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 150 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
Based in Heathcote, 10 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 23 Welcome Farms Rd, Monmouth Junction, NJ 08852
Based in Staten Island, 14 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 86 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
- Address
- 47 Woodrow Rd, Staten Island, NY 10312
Based in Staten Island, 11 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 894 Sinclair Ave, Staten Island, NY 10309
Based in South Plainfield, 9 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.6★ from 24 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1500 Jersey St #105, South Plainfield, NJ 07080
Based in East Brunswick, 2 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.9★ from 56 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Matawan, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 258 Main St, Matawan, NJ 07747
Based in Dayton, 8 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.5★ from 47 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
- Address
- 19 Dutchess Ln, Dayton, NJ 08810
#19 G&G Forte
Based in Bayonne, 4 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
Based in Westfield, 14 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 442 Google reviews, the most in South River.
- 4.9★ from 442 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 940 South Ave W D, Westfield, NJ 07090
Based in East Brunswick, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in East Brunswick, 9 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 4.8★ from 27 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun 9 AM–7 PM
- Address
- 76 Deer Way, Englishtown, NJ 07726
Based in Highland Park, 6 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 30 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
Based in East Brunswick, 3 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
- 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in East Brunswick, 7 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #25 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
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Handymen ranked #26 to #50
#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 152 ranked handymen here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving South River
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ace Handyman Services Monroe Township | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| AtHelpers | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| BJH Custom Designs | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Breniz Home Improvement | 5.0★ (10) | In South River |
| Brooks Jones Renovation & Handyman SVC LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Chroma Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| CJ Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| CROAM CONTRACTING LLC | 5.0★ (4) | In South River |
| CSuthar Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Home Rx | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Leave It to Weaver Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Leo J Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Method Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| On Call Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Phase Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| RAPOSO BROTHERS HOME IMPROVEMENT | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| simos handyman service | 5.0★ (1) | In South River |
| TAB House Repairs And Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Thor's Hammer Home Improvements | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| WMB Home Improvements & Handyman Services L.L.C | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
How much do handymen cost in South River?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for South River. 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 South River handymen
We scored 152 South River 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 River 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 |
Handymen in South River: frequently asked questions
Who is the best handyman in South River?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in South River, NJ is Jesus The Handyman with a CR Score of 60/100. It has 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mr. Handyman of N Monmouth and E Middlesex Counties (#2) and DiEduardo Home Services LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 152 handymen on ten factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many handymen are there in South River?
ContractorsRanked ranks 152 handymen serving South River, NJ. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which handymen in South River are open 24/7?
22 ranked handymen in South River post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jesus The Handyman (#1), DiEduardo Home Services LLC (#3) and Lodi Handyman Pro (#7). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which handymen in South River work on weekends?
111 of 152 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 62 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jesus The Handyman (#1), DiEduardo Home Services LLC (#3) and R5 Home & Business - Repairs, Installations, Maintenance Services (#4). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in South River?
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 South River. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do South River handymen have?
The median Google rating among 152 rated handymen in South River is 5.0★, with a median of 12 reviews. Ace Handyman Services Union County NJ has the most, 442 reviews, and ranks #20. 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 ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do handymen outside South River count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the South River 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 South River
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 152 handymen serving South River.
- October 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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