179 handymen ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Best overall in Winthrop: Mr. Handyman of South Essex County, CR Score 88/100; 4.9★ from 526 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Handyman HS Boston, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 179.
Most-reviewed: Ace Handyman Services Greater Boston, 454 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 179 ranked after Mr. Handyman of South Essex County; ranked #42.
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179 Winthrop handymen are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 115 open Saturdays and 63 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 179 rated businesses.
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mr. Handyman of South Essex County | 88 | 4.9★ (526) | Peabody, 11 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Handyman HS Boston | 87 | 5.0★ (16) | Needham, 3 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | KFH Home | 87 | 5.0★ (53) | Boston, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Boston Furniture Assembly | 87 | 5.0★ (53) | Boston, 3 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Greater Boston Handyman Services | 87 | 5.0★ (11) | Brookline, 2 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | Osas Handyman | 86 | 4.9★ (14) | Brookline, 4 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 7 | Ekiosa and Mr Kay LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (19) | Brookline, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 8 | Best Handyman Boston | 85 | 4.8★ (134) | Boston, 1 mi away | Sat | — |
| 9 | Jerry & Co. Home Improvement LLC | 85 | 5.0★ (17) | Arlington, 1 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Marc The Handyman | 85 | 5.0★ (15) | Cambridge, 8 mi away | 24/7 | — |
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 review volume: 4.9★ from 526 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (526).
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Needham, 3 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 4 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 3 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookline, 2 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookline, 4 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookline, 8 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 1 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arlington, 1 mi away
Ranked #9 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 Cambridge, 8 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Somerville, 5 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookline, 3 mi away
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Burlington, 12 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookline, 11 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 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Swampscott, 7 mi away
Ranked #16 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 Boston, 1 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 157 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brookline, 10 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 14 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Acton, 14 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Boston, 7 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, open 24/7.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Quincy, 8 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Malden, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Beverly, 9 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected.
Based in Watertown, 10 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Handyman/Handywoman/Handyperson”.
Based on 5 of 8 factors; credentials, recency and availability 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 179 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 |
|---|---|---|
| B&C FINISH SPECIALISTS LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Winthrop |
| BLACKBEAR HANDYMAN SERVICES | 4.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Coops Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Electricians HVAC Handyman Partners | 3.0★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Exmaitech Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Felipe Built Co. | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Green Home Improvement | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Handyman James | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Handyman W R | 1.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Hingham Handyman | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| igt handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| JJ & K. HANDYMAN SERVICES | 3.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Ken's Painting & Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 5 mi |
| Lafond Home Services, LLC. | 5.0★ (2) | 11 mi |
| Medford Interior Painting dba Kim D | 4.5★ (2) | 7 mi |
| Mr kay Handyman Services | 5.0★ (2) | 7 mi |
| TandL Construction | 5.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Value Construction LLC | In Winthrop | |
| Village Green Renewal | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| White Glove Handyman | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Winthrop. 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 179 Winthrop 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 Winthrop 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 |