Industry Analysis Report

Handyman • Chicago Illinois

Generated on May 08, 2026

Total Businesses

23 analyzed in detail

Categories

34 different business types

Services

858 unique service offerings

Top Service

73.9% Drywall repair

Avg Rating

4.7 ★ average

Total Reviews

6,532 across all businesses
Top 10 Most Common Services
#1
Drywall repair
17 businesses (73.9%)
#2
Fan installation
16 businesses (69.6%)
#3
General repairs
15 businesses (65.2%)
#4
Drywall installation
15 businesses (65.2%)
#5
TV mounting
15 businesses (65.2%)
#6
Furniture assembly
14 businesses (60.9%)
#7
Plumbing fixture installation
13 businesses (56.5%)
#8
Remodeling
13 businesses (56.5%)
#9
Painting
12 businesses (52.2%)
#10
Paint indoors
12 businesses (52.2%)
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Why This Data is Important for Your Business

This comprehensive analysis of 23 businesses reveals critical competitive intelligence for the handyman industry in Chicago Illinois. With 858 unique services identified across the market, businesses are likely missing significant service opportunities. Google's AI algorithms and customers actively scan business profiles comparing service descriptions, categories, and completeness. Businesses that strategically expand their service descriptions and fill market gaps will dominate local search results and customer acquisition.

We're showing you the top 10 most common services your competitors are using. With 858 total unique services discovered across all competitors, how many is your company missing? Did you know that each time your Google profile loads, Google and AI systems can see your categories, services, and descriptions? This is why making sure you put in the most important services with properly written descriptions is crucial to make your Google profile better than your competition.

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The Business Comparison Table below shows your competitors and their Google Business Profile optimization levels. Use the service checkmarks to see which competitors offer similar services to you, and pay attention to the "% Descriptions" column—businesses with higher percentages are more likely to rank better in Google searches.

Key Competitive Analysis Points:

  • Compare your total number of services vs the highest competitor - the gap shows missed opportunities
  • Identify which services your top competitors are targeting that you might be missing
  • Look for patterns in service offerings across successful competitors
  • Focus on services with checkmarks across multiple high-performing businesses
Business Comparison Table
Company Name Website Open GBP Reviews Rating # Categories # Services % Descriptions 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 3mi Competitors 5mi Competitors
SAFE Electrical Service Open Website Open GBP 103 4.8 ★ 1 45 0.0% 0 0
The Home Depot Open Website Open GBP 2353 4.1 ★ 10 31 100.0% 3 7
Chicago Handyman Open Website Open GBP 238 4.9 ★ 8 143 30.8% 7 13
Mr. Handyman of Lincoln Park Open Website Open GBP 603 4.8 ★ 11 101 31.7% 7 13
Chicago Handy Open Website Open GBP 140 4.9 ★ 5 63 0.0% 6 15
A Chicago Handyman Open Website Open GBP 84 5 ★ 8 30 0.0% 6 8
Fix It People Open Website Open GBP 558 4.8 ★ 8 48 0.0% 0 1
Mr. Handyman of Orland Park and Oak Lawn Open Website Open GBP 265 4.8 ★ 1 98 5.1% 0 0
Ace Handyman Services Chicagoland Open Website Open GBP 197 4.8 ★ 10 194 0.0% 7 15
HandiCo, Inc. Open Website Open GBP 126 4.8 ★ 10 105 0.0% 7 12
Fixer.com - Chicago Open Website Open GBP 193 4.4 ★ 6 93 0.0% 3 10
Mr. Handyman of Oak Park & River Forest Open Website Open GBP 422 4.8 ★ 1 88 12.5% 0 2
The Good Guys Handyman Open Website Open GBP 22 4.7 ★ 5 19 0.0% 0 6
Servicewiz Chicago Handyman Open Website Open GBP 12 5 ★ 1 13 0.0% 9 13
Fam&Build Handyman No Website Open GBP 20 5 ★ 1 13 0.0% 4 12
Mr. Handyman of Wheaton-Hinsdale Open Website Open GBP 1032 4.8 ★ 10 79 91.1% 0 0
Handy Bandi Open Website Open GBP 87 5 ★ 2 32 0.0% 4 12
Just Screw It Handyman Services LLC No Website Open GBP 5 2.6 ★ 1 16 0.0% 4 14
Knowledgeable Handyman – Chicago Home Repair Services Open Website Open GBP 10 4.7 ★ 1 20 0.0% 8 14
My Handyman Express Open Website Open GBP 13 5 ★ 2 44 0.0% 0 0
EVA FAMILY Handyman services Chicago and the suburbs Open Website Open GBP 5 5 ★ 1 35 0.0% 3 9
Denis Handyman Open Website Open GBP 22 5 ★ 1 32 62.5% 9 15
Denis Handyman Open Website Open GBP 22 5 ★ 1 32 62.5% 9 15

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