48 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Waterloo: Handy Wizzard - Handyman & renovation services, CR Score 86/100; 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Pshandyman Services, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 48.
Most-reviewed: Turbo Techs Appliance Repair, 422 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 48 ranked; ranked #8.
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48 Waterloo handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 28 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 48 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Handy Wizzard - Handyman & renovation services | 86 | 5.0★ (22) | Waterloo | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Pshandyman Services | 84 | 5.0★ (8) | Huron East, 10 km away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Waterloo Handyman Services | 84 | 5.0★ (13) | Waterloo | 24/7 | — |
| 4 | Shamrock Repairs | 84 | 5.0★ (12) | Huron East, 3 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | House To Wows | 84 | 4.8★ (36) | Brant, 11 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Kitchener Handyman Solutions | 83 | 4.2★ (24) | Kitchener, 3 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | PSL Handyman | 83 | 4.3★ (6) | Guelph, 10 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Turbo Techs Appliance Repair | 83 | 4.9★ (422) | Kitchener, 9 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | K.W handyman services & Junk removal | 82 | 4.9★ (13) | Kitchener, 9 km away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | Handyman from cambridge | 82 | 5.0★ (35) | Cambridge, 19 km 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: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huron East, 10 km away
Ranked #2 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 Waterloo
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huron East, 3 km away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brant, 11 km away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ 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 Kitchener, 3 km away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.2★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 10 km away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 9 km away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 422 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (422).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 9 km away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ 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 Cambridge, 19 km away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 16 km away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Huron East, 4 km away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 10 km away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hamilton, 22 km away
Ranked #14 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 Kitchener, 6 km 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 Kitchener, 2 km away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 31 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Guelph, 23 km away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 5 km away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 17 km away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cambridge, 12 km away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 2 km away
Ranked #21 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 Kitchener, 2 km away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huron East, 1 km away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kitchener, 5 km away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Norfolk County, 10 km away
Ranked #25 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.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #48, in CR Score order; each links to its profile.
20 more handymen within 24 km that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Apex handyman service | 5.0★ (2) | 6 km |
| Bender Maintenance and Repairs Inc. | 5.0★ (7) | In Waterloo |
| Best4u Home Renovation | In Waterloo | |
| Beyond Repairs Ltd | In Waterloo | |
| Blue Reef Property Services | 5.0★ (1) | 3 km |
| Build or Fix it Contracting | 5.0★ (20) | In Waterloo |
| CPC Epoxy | In Waterloo | |
| DIV Contracting | 5.0★ (2) | 20 km |
| Elevated Garage Solutions | 5.0★ (1) | In Waterloo |
| GINCO Limited | 4.2★ (5) | In Waterloo |
| Handy Andy Plumbing Cambridge | 2.5★ (2) | 21 km |
| Jackson Contracting & Handyman Services | 5.0★ (1) | In Waterloo |
| Kingscourt Construction | 4.9★ (61) | In Waterloo |
| KW Handyman Pros | 5.0★ (2) | 10 km |
| Paragon Home Remodeling | 5.0★ (38) | In Waterloo |
| Renew Property Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | In Waterloo |
| The Right Fix | In Waterloo | |
| Waterloo Handyman Pros | 5.0★ (1) | 6 km |
| Wolfe Maintenance | 5.0★ (1) | 10 km |
| Your Golden Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 23 km |
US national ranges converted to CAD, not adjusted for Waterloo. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall repair | CA$420 | CA$860 | CA$1,310 | Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range converted at 1.4054 CAD per USD (Bank of Canada, October 20, 2026) | October 2026 |
We scored 48 Waterloo 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 Waterloo 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 |