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Best overall in Watchung: Ace Handyman Services Bernards, CR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 334 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): FixGeni, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 161.
Most-reviewed: Mr. Handyman of S Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen, 566 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 161 ranked; ranked #3.
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161 Watchung handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 24 are open 24/7, 119 open Saturdays and 59 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 161 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ace Handyman Services Bernards | 63 | 5.0★ (334) | Bernardsville, 8 mi away | Sat · Sun | Overall |
| 2 | Clarkes Service Professionals | 62 | 4.9★ (180) | Bayonne, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Mr. Handyman of S Orange/Westfield/Scotch Plains & Metuchen | 61 | 4.9★ (566) | Springfield, 9 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | FixGeni | 61 | 5.0★ (22) | East Orange, 2 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 5 | DiEduardo Home Services LLC | 61 | 5.0★ (53) | Washington, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Ace Handyman Services Union County NJ | 61 | 4.9★ (442) | Westfield, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Hicks & Sons Home Improvements | 59 | 4.6★ (24) | South Plainfield, 5 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | PatchMaster Morris & Somerset | 59 | 4.9★ (84) | Hopatcong, 6 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Tony’s Handyman & Property management | 58 | 5.0★ (91) | Bridgewater, 9 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Guy with Toolbox 👷🏻♂️🧰🛠️ | 58 | 5.0★ (65) | Bergenfield, 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: 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, 5 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Springfield, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 566 Google reviews, the most in Watchung.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Orange, 2 mi away
Ranked #4 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 Washington, 8 mi away
Ranked #5 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 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 South Plainfield, 5 mi away
Ranked #7 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 Hopatcong, 6 mi away
Ranked #8 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 Bridgewater, 9 mi away
Ranked #9 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, 12 mi away
Ranked #10 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 Orange, 10 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 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, 8 mi away
Ranked #12 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, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 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 New Providence, 5 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Clark, 13 mi away
Ranked #15 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 Cranford, 8 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Staten Island, 14 mi away
Ranked #17 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 Staten Island, 15 mi away
Ranked #18 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 Plainfield, 2 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ 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 New Brunswick, 10 mi away
Ranked #20 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 Elizabeth, 13 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 Chatham, 7 mi away
Ranked #22 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 Mendham, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 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 East Brunswick, 14 mi away
Ranked #24 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 Bloomingdale, 13 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.4★ from 18 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 161 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) | 3 mi |
| AtHelpers | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| BJH Custom Designs | 3.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Chroma Electric | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| CJ Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Deon Home Improvement, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| FAUSTO CONSTRUCTION | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| I'm Your Guy Handyman Service | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| Leave It to Weaver Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Leo J Construction LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Method Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Nebu Interiors LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Ozzy`s Fine Painting LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Phase Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Quick handyman services of N Monmouth and E Middlesex Counties | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| RAPOSO BROTHERS HOME IMPROVEMENT | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| Rimarca home repairs and handyman services | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Semcore LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 2 mi |
| TAB House Repairs And Renovations | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Tip Top Maintenance, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Watchung. 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 161 Watchung 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 Watchung 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 |