64/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, the most in Wausau.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–8 PM
Best Handymen in Wausau, WI (2026)
21 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Wausau: AB Improvements LLC, CR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Smart Home Maintenance, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 21.
- 7
Most-reviewed: Bayview Handyman, 14 Google reviews at 3.8★, the most of 21 ranked after AB Improvements LLC; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
21 Wausau handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from ten published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 21 rated businesses.
Top 10 handymen in Wausau at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | AB Improvements LLC | 64 | 4.9★ (46) | Cedarburg, 5 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Overall |
| 2 | Smart Home Maintenance | 61 | 4.1★ (9) | Wausau | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Jess of All Trades Handyman Service | 61 | 4.7★ (12) | Wausau | Sat · Sun | — |
| 4 | iCare Handyman Services, LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (9) | Wausau | — | — |
| 5 | AWH Handyman Services LLC | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Hartford, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Want That Fixed? | 57 | 4.5★ (10) | Appleton, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Bayview Handyman | 57 | 3.8★ (14) | Brookfield, 13 mi away | 24/7 | Most reviews |
| 8 | The Home Doctor of Wisconsin | 56 | 5.0★ (4) | Wausau | Sat | — |
| 9 | I FIX YOUR SHIT - Handyman Services | 56 | 5.0★ (14) | Merrill, 9 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 10 | East Hill Remodeling LLC | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | Wausau | — | — |
The 21 best handymen in Wausau, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from ten published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Based in Wausau
61/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 1120 Cedar St, Wausau, WI 54401
Based in Wausau
61/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
Based in Wausau
60/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
Based in Hartford, 5 mi away
58/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
Based in Appleton, 5 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 4.5★ from 10 Google reviews
Based in Brookfield, 13 mi away
57/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 3.8★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wausau
56/100CR ScoreRanked #8 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.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
- Address
- 1013 Stark St, Wausau, WI 54403
Based in Merrill, 9 mi away
56/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Wausau
55/100CR ScoreRanked #10 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.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Kronenwetter, 2 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat 7 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
Based in Kronenwetter, 6 mi away
55/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
Based in Wausau
55/100CR ScoreRanked #13 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.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Fort Atkinson, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 9 AM–8 PM · Fri–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
#15 Thanks
Based in Appleton, 5 mi away
54/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
Based in Wausau
52/100CR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 2.7★ from 6 Google reviews.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 2.7★ from 6 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 7 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 703 1/2, S 3rd Ave, Wausau, WI 54401
Based in Stevens Point, 5 mi away
51/100CR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Garbage collection service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 6 AM–6 PM
Based in Wausau
50/100CR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Contractor”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–7:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Allouez, 5 mi away
50/100CR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Home builder”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
Based in Merrill, 5 mi away
48/100CR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Roofing contractor”.
Based on 7 of 10 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
Based in Pewaukee, 5 mi away
46/100CR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Window installation service”.
Based on 8 of 10 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
- 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–7 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Also serving Wausau
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Acro Plumbing Inc | 4.7★ (20) | In Wausau |
| Al's Handyman Service | In Wausau | |
| Bob's Electric of Wausau | In Wausau | |
| Chapman Construction | In Wausau | |
| Croker Electric LLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Wausau |
| Fore-Front Mechanical Inc. | 4.8★ (8) | In Wausau |
| Four Squared Construction | In Wausau | |
| Genrich Plumbing & Heating | 5.0★ (37) | In Wausau |
| Jack of all trades | In Wausau | |
| James of all trades | 5.0★ (1) | In Wausau |
| Jay's Plumbing Service, LLC | In Wausau | |
| Newton Electric Corp. | 4.4★ (19) | In Wausau |
| NorthStar Restoration Services | 4.8★ (298) | In Wausau |
| O'Bryan Drywall & Painting LLC | 4.7★ (13) | In Wausau |
| River Valley Plumbing LLC | In Wausau | |
| S & S Construction Wausau LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Wausau |
| Southport Home Services | 4.7★ (314) | In Wausau |
| Stainless Specialists, Inc. | 4.5★ (30) | In Wausau |
| Thor Electric Inc | 5.0★ (1) | In Wausau |
| Van Ert Electric Company Inc. | 4.7★ (12) | In Wausau |
How much do handymen cost in Wausau?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Wausau. 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 |
How we ranked Wausau handymen
We scored 21 Wausau 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 23, 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 Wausau 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 |
Handymen in Wausau: frequently asked questions
Who is the best handyman in Wausau?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked handyman in Wausau, WI is AB Improvements LLC with a CR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Smart Home Maintenance (#2) and Jess of All Trades Handyman Service (#3) follow. We ranked 21 handymen on ten factors, last updated October 23, 2026.
How many handymen are there in Wausau?
ContractorsRanked ranks 21 handymen serving Wausau, WI. 8 of them are based in Wausau; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 15 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which handymen in Wausau are open 24/7?
3 ranked handymen in Wausau post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Smart Home Maintenance (#2), Bayview Handyman (#7) and I FIX YOUR SHIT - Handyman Services (#9). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which handymen in Wausau work on weekends?
12 of 21 ranked handymen post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are AB Improvements LLC (#1), Smart Home Maintenance (#2) and Jess of All Trades Handyman Service (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does drywall repair cost in Wausau?
Drywall repair typically costs $296 to $930, with $613 typical (Per repair: typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Wausau. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Wausau handymen have?
The median Google rating among 21 rated handymen in Wausau is 5.0★, with a median of 5 reviews. AB Improvements LLC has the most, 46 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does ContractorsRanked rank handymen?
Each handyman gets a 0–100 CR Score from ten published factors, led by reputation (25%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and trade focus (10%). A business with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do handymen outside Wausau count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 15 mi of the Wausau city center, our service radius for handymen. Each listing shows where the business is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the CR Score, so a nearby business gets a small edge.
Update log for Wausau
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 21 handymen serving Wausau.
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