73 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Stow: Reliable Odds & Ends Handyman Services, CR Score 87/100; 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Wilson Home Repair, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 73.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of Independence and Macedonia, 343 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 73 ranked; ranked #8.
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73 Stow handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 36 open Saturdays and 21 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 73 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Reliable Odds & Ends Handyman Services | 87 | 4.9★ (171) | Canton, 9 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Wilson Home Repair | 83 | 4.3★ (17) | Akron, 7 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Cody's All Around Services | 82 | 3.7★ (3) | Akron, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Pro Handymen of NEO | 82 | 5.0★ (15) | Ravenna, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Shields Handyman Services | 81 | 5.0★ (14) | Munroe Falls, 2 mi away | Sat | — |
| 6 | House Doctors of Akron | 81 | 4.9★ (70) | Akron, 10 mi away | Sat | — |
| 7 | Everyday Handyman | 80 | 5.0★ (4) | Cuyahoga Falls, 2 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Mr. Handyman of Independence and Macedonia | 80 | 4.8★ (343) | Macedonia, 10 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | LIMITLESS HANDYMAN SERVIES LLC | 80 | 5.0★ (7) | Tallmadge, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | PaintPositive | 80 | 4.9★ (65) | Hudson, 6 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 7 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 6 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ravenna, 5 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Munroe Falls, 2 mi away
Ranked #5 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 Akron, 10 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 2 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Macedonia, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 343 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (343).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tallmadge, 4 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Hudson, 6 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 65 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brecksville, 4 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Brecksville, 6 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 Canton, 9 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and availability: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 10 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 4 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 13 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 177 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Berea, 14 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 4 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Akron, 6 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 Brecksville, 12 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 26 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bedford Heights, 15 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Copley, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 10 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 12 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 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 73 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Custom Service Group, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | In Stow |
| Dean & Sons llc | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Discount Handyman Pro | 1.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Fred The Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Handy Dandy Maintenance Man | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Handy Home and Garden Design "making shiplap happen" | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Handyman Pete | 3.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Hook Home Maintenance | In Stow | |
| J And A Premiere Services | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| John A's Handyman service | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Josh Bradley Handyman | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| K & H Building Maintenance, LLC | 1.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| L&B Home Services | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Magical A-Z handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Magz Unlimited Solutions LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Miller Home Improvement and Photography Services, LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Northeast Labor Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | 6 mi |
| Renovation wizards | 5.0★ (1) | 5 mi |
| Scots Handyman Services | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Viox Services | 1.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Stow. 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 73 Stow 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 Stow 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 |