23 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waterford: Ace Handyman Services Connecticut Shoreline, CR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Get It Dunn, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 23.
Most-reviewed: MARZ LLC | HANDYMAN SERVICES, 40 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 23 ranked after Ace Handyman Services Connecticut Shoreline; ranked #3.
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23 Waterford handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 14 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 23 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ace Handyman Services Connecticut Shoreline | 67 | 5.0★ (140) | Waterford | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Get It Dunn | 59 | 5.0★ (6) | Groton, 4 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | MARZ LLC | HANDYMAN SERVICES | 58 | 5.0★ (40) | Ledyard, 9 mi away | Sat | Most reviews |
| 4 | Marchal Handyman LLC | 57 | 4.9★ (14) | Groton, 4 mi away | Sat | — |
| 5 | Tradesman Home Remodeling, Handyman and Design | 56 | 4.0★ (4) | Waterford | — | — |
| 6 | Zip 2 It Handyman Plus | 55 | 5.0★ (26) | Ledyard, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Local HandyMan | 55 | 5.0★ (9) | Groton, 8 mi away | Sat | — |
| 8 | Matt's Handyman Services LLC | 53 | 5.0★ (6) | Old Saybrook, 14 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 9 | A2Z Home Maintenance Services | 53 | 3.3★ (12) | New London, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Stress Free Solutions Home Improvement | 53 | 5.0★ (13) | Waterford | Sat | — |
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 review volume: 5.0★ from 140 Google reviews, the most in Waterford.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 4 mi away
Ranked #2 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 Ledyard, 9 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 4 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ledyard, 9 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Saybrook, 14 mi away
Ranked #8 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 London, 2 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Waterford
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New London, 2 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 4 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ledyard, 14 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 14 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ledyard, 1 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Groton, 3 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.5★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in New London, 2 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ledyard, 10 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Gutter cleaning service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Old Saybrook, 15 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Haddam, 14 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in East Haddam, 13 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Remodeler”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norwich, 9 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
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 and Painting Services | 3.0★ (2) | 15 mi |
| Bassett Construction | 5.0★ (2) | In Waterford |
| Bella's Mise En Place | 5.0★ (2) | 4 mi |
| BP Builders | Roofer, Roof Replacement, Roofing Company & General Contractor | 4.9★ (219) | In Waterford |
| Brewsters Home & Auto Repairs | 2 mi | |
| C-10 Properties and Construction | 5.0★ (1) | 15 mi |
| Calkins Electric | 4.8★ (173) | In Waterford |
| Carpentry of All Sorts | 5.0★ (1) | 3 mi |
| Delvalle Handyman Services | 8 mi | |
| Ed's Electric | 2.5★ (2) | In Waterford |
| FC House Remodelers LLC | 5.0★ (1) | 14 mi |
| Fix-It Phil LLC | In Waterford | |
| Goldstar Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | 7 mi |
| Goldstar Handyman Services | 2 mi | |
| Handyman Henderson LLC | 7 mi | |
| Lercara Handyman Service, LLC. | 1.0★ (1) | 9 mi |
| MGS Property Services | 2 mi | |
| S.E.C.T. Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| Stephen Besade & Sons LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Waterford |
| The Modern Handyman Biz | 9 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Waterford. 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 23 Waterford 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 Waterford 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 |