173 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Swarthmore: Mr. Handyman of Media and Springfield, CR Score 91/100; 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): B2U Preventive Maintenance Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 173.
Most-reviewed: Groovy Hues Painting of Philadelphia, 899 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 173 ranked; ranked #7.
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173 Swarthmore handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 33 are open 24/7, 116 open Saturdays and 76 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 173 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Handyman of Media and Springfield | 91 | 4.9★ (88) | Media, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | B2U Preventive Maintenance Services | 89 | 4.8★ (393) | Philadelphia, 12 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Mr. Handyman of the Western Main Line | 89 | 4.8★ (545) | Chester Springs, 14 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Reliable Maintenance LLC | 87 | 5.0★ (109) | Wilmington, 12 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 5 | CertaPro Painters of the Main Line | 86 | 4.9★ (454) | Wayne, 6 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Georges Home Improvement Services | 85 | 4.8★ (45) | Philadelphia, 11 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Groovy Hues Painting of Philadelphia | 85 | 5.0★ (899) | Philadelphia, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | Finest Fix | 84 | 4.6★ (32) | Philadelphia, 10 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 9 | ALARNAB MAINTENANCE PRO LLC | 84 | 5.0★ (8) | Clifton Heights, 3 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Work General Pro | 84 | 5.0★ (200) | Glenside, 4 mi away | Sat · 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 availability: 4.9★ from 88 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 393 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester Springs, 14 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 545 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilmington, 12 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wayne, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 454 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 11 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 13 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 899 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (899).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 10 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 32 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clifton Heights, 3 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenside, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 200 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camden, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 12 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 117 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Drexel Hill, 8 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kulpsville, 13 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Glenolden, 3 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paulsboro, 7 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Flatbush, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chester Springs, 13 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 12 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.8★ from 305 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 8 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pennsauken, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Paoli, 11 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Camden, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Philadelphia, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, open 24/7.
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 173 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 Handyman Services | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Alcoba Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| AMAZON HOME SERVICES 215 | 3.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Anthony's Handyman Service llc | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Browdel Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Bruckner Andrew L | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Clark and Mickens Enterprise LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Dan Does That | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Dave Ford Construction LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Swarthmore |
| Dimmler Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Giglio Repair Services | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Handy Dan D LLC. | 5.0★ (1) | 4 mi |
| Happy Assembly | 4.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Jefferson Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Knuckles Construction L.L.C. | 5.0★ (1) | 2 mi |
| Lisa and Jims General Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Real Man Handyman, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 1 mi |
| Thoralf Metal & Wood | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| TNT Remodelers | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Versatile Builders | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Swarthmore. 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 173 Swarthmore 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 Swarthmore 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 |