I'm very happy I found Paul on Yelp. He was able to fix a portion of our fence that had blown down…read morein the wind over during the winter. Paul was easy to communicate with and came up with a creative solution to make sure the hole and gap in the fence is fixed properly. The estimate was very good and fair and even ended up being on the cheaper end. I wouldn't hesitate to contact Paul again for any future jobs and I'm glad I found him because let's face it - you always need a good and reliable handyman.

Amazing service, quick response. Had a brokenn4 poster, sent Paul photos; he assessed what had to…read morebe done, unlike some others whho weere vague. Great repair! Great service. Hire this guy!

They showed up on time…read more They cleaned up their work place before leaving each day. This was huge as it definitely helped us not feel like we were living in a construction site. He had told us it would take 3 days. They were finished in 2.

Did a really nice job replacing an exterior door. Trim was done nicely. Cleaned up pretty well. I'd…read moreuse them again. Price was similar to other quotes I got.

John and his guys did an awesome job on my front porch, he was easy to communicate with and stuck…read moreto the estimated time frame. They took down the old porch that was falling apart and got the debris taken away next day. What an upgrade!

From the owner: At John Boyle Contracting, we keep it simple: quality work, honest service, and real relationships…read more We're a small carpentry business that takes pride in doing the job right the first time. From small jobs to extensive renovations, every project gets our full attention and care — no cutting corners, no rushed work. When you hire us, you work directly with the people building your project, not a random crew. We believe communication is just as important as craftsmanship, and we make sure you’re in the loop every step of the way. Most of our work comes from referrals because we treat every job like it’s for our own home. At John Boyle Contracting, we’re not just building projects — we’re building trust.

Ed installed French doors in between our dining room and living room…read more He was professional, punctual, detail-oriented, polite, considerate, and cleans after working in the area. He is everything you would want in a handyman. And how hard it is to find someone like that now a days... I have hired many contractors and he is certainly one of the best I have ever came across. First time I have ever witnessed a handyman (or anyone for that matter) whipping out an UV light thingamajig to observe the details of his painting job. I don't even know what that tool is called. It looked like a mini lightsaber. I can safely refer him to my Japanese friends in Greater Boston area, which really says something.

We are a repeat customer of Ed's, and would recommend him without reservation. For our latest…read moreproject, we needed to increase the functionality of a small nook in our Cambridge condo, which was serving as a book shelving-cat feeding-cat litterbox-storage area. Ed worked with us to design and build beautiful built in bookshelves and cabinets that perfectly fit the space (with all of its uneven surfaces!), and even included a custom litter box space for our discerning felines. He also adjusted the electrical outline to accommodate the new built-ins, and, with a newborn in the house, we appreciated that he did as much work as possible ahead of time! We would trust him, and his design recommendations, for any future project. We keep staring at the bookshelves, saying to each other how great they look!

I received a recommendation to use Stan to redo my backstairs and landing with composite and…read moremaintenance free materials. Stan came over, saw my situation and right away knew exactly what I want. He saw that it was very narrow and said he can make it a little wider. While he was there, I mentioned that I want to have my foundation wall finished with stucco. He told me he has a guy who can do that too. Well, I got a couple of other quotes from others and I knew after that Stan was the right guy for the job. His numbers are very reasonable and I can tell he knew what he was doing. Stan has a great crew who showed up early and worked professionally. Good guys! The stairs, landing and the masonry work came out perfect!

Stan and his crew did an amazing job. We contacted them about renovating our entryway and…read morestaircase. Centuries old home with all the quirks that come with it and they handled the circumstances well. New floor, new stairs, new ceiling (that had to be changed so that people over 6 feet tall could actually use the stairs without ducking!) and new light fixtures, all helped to really transform the first experience people have entering our home. Stan was highly communicative throughout the whole process, with daily updates and always conferring on what work would need to be done and when. A great experience and would definitely recommend!

Highly recommend. I could not be happier with my experience with the team at Powell. From start to…read morefinish, they were professional, responsive, and easy to work with. We hired Powell to paint the exterior of our home and their carpentry services to replace several rotted window frames for a three story house. Andre stopped by to perform the initial exam and was very thorough and knowledgeable on the work that needed to be done. Unlike other painters I contacted, the Powell team was easy to contact and actually showed up on time for the scheduled time slot. Their quote for the project came in right around the same as other quotes we received, and it was well worth the cost. I can't praise the level of service you get with Powell. Stephanie, who handles scheduling and billing, was on top of communications so that I didn't have to worry about anything. Even the owner, Bryan, stopped by at the beginning to inspect a few leaks we had in our ceiling to help us determine whether there were other issues beyond repairing the rotted windows for us to consider. They will even bring out the drone for inspection if you have a tall home. As additional rotted windows were discovered during the power washing, work orders to add additional work was clear and simple. Once the work actually began, it went so smoothly. Andre stopped by every morning and afternoon to check in and update us. Our crew, Thiago and Breno, were incredibly hard workers. They were at our home by 7:30 am every morning despite the terrible traffic and often worked past 7 pm even during a heat wave. The guys were experts on the ladders despite having a few high, tricky spots to get to. The worksite was clean after each day which I was grateful for as we have a toddler running around. The entire project took 10 days. While it moved fast, it didn't feel rushed and no corners were cut to finish quickly. They even paused the project for 2 days because of rain so that we didn't run the risk of streaky paint. After the work was completed, they insisted on us contacting them if we weren't satisfied with any part of the project. Our home looks completely transformed and brand new. I cannot recommend Powell Painting enough for a stress free and professionally done project.

Working with Powell has been one of the best experiences I have had as a new homeowner…read more I reached out to Powell to see if they would be willing to paint the basement room in the townhouse that serves as my movie room\home office. The color that the prior owners picked while nice was a bit too dark for such a small room. They responded to my inquiry the same day and arranged a date and time to stop by and look at the room. Bryan and Andre arrived exactly on time and took a look at the room. Super friendly, patient, and willing to address any questions and concerns. As part of the renovation of the room, I was planning on replacing the carpet and asked him if I should do it before painting the room or after. He strongly suggested to replace the carpet first since the installers tend to scuff the baseboards terribly as they are ripping the old carpet out. I followed his advice and did the carpet first and sure enough the baseboards were in such bad shape after that had I painted I would have had to repaint them. I'm so thankful for that. On the day of the job, Bryan and Andre introduced me to Freddie who would be painting the room for me. Super friendly, professional, and honest. After grabbing the paint, he laid down tarp to cover the brand new carpet and got to work on the walls. It's amazing how quickly he was able to paint this room. It felt as if every move was calculated. What's more impressive is that he conversed with me the entire time! During the end of day 1, Freddie called me over and informed me that the two coats of paint that the quoted me for the job would not be sufficient for cover the walls and they will need to grab another can of paint. I asked him how much extra would I need to pay on top of the quote and said nothing. They told me it would take two coats, it didn't, so it was on them to make it right. Freddie told me he already informed Bryan and he would stop by the paint store tomorrow to grab another can of paint on their dime. I wasn't expecting that at all but greatly appreciated it. In the early afternoon of the second day the room was done. I thanked Freddie and waited for the paint to dry before heading down to plan out moving furniture back in. It was then that I noticed that there were some areas in the room that we not completely covered. I reached out to Stephanie and she called back soon after and told me that Freddie would be stopping by again later the SAME day to take a look. True to their word, Freddie stopped by and took a look at the walls now that they were dry and he confirmed the coverage issues. He grabbed paint and did another pass on the walls which removed the old color. After Freddie departed I started to notice that that wall color is much much warmer that I expected. I tried various color temps on the lights to no effect. I took a look at the sample patch in the other room and confirmed that it looked very different and that maybe I might have made an expensive mistake with the paint choice for this room. On a whim I took a few pics and emailed Stephanie with my concerns. I figured at this point they'll I'm crazy and I didn't expect to hear back. After all, I chose the paint color, they painted the room perfectly, their task is done. An hour after I send the email I get a call, it was Bryan. He looked at the photos, and saw the same thing that I have seen, and he and Stephanie have been trying to figure out the root cause. It turned out that there was some miscommunication and an incorrect shade of white was used on the doors and trim causing white walls to become warmer than they should. He apologized and asked to send a couple of painters the following day with the correct paint to address. I already felt bad about Freddie having to come back so I told Bryan not to rush but he insisted. He knew I took the week off to clear out the room to get it painted, and he wanted to get the job done so I have the weekend to put everything back together so I can work on Monday. 7am the following morning Andre and another painter arrived with the correct paint and took a little over an hour to repaint the doors and trim. As soon as I stepped into the room the walls immediately cooled down. And the state of the brand-new carpet after they were done? Spotless. I love the room now. Snow like color make the room feel bigger and more comfortable. It's easily my favorite place in the house. If you're looking for painting service for your home and are within the service area don't bother looking anywhere else. It's not just the quality of their work (which is outstanding), it's their level of accountability. They will do everything to ensure that the job is done and that you are happy. They came back to my home at two separate occasions to complete one room and I didn't pay a penny more than what was initially quoted to me. I cannot recommend Powell enough and can't wait until I can get them to paint other areas of the home.

We had such a wonderful experience working with Alcantara Contractor to replace our built in…read morecooktop in Medford this summer! Given our unique set up, I reached about to Carlos for guidance on replacing this appliance and he was able to help us in both the planning and execution of this small kitchen project. His expert team was able to get this installation done in a day, even when it required more work than we originally planned. Throughout the process he was highly professional, communicated with me regularly, and made me feel at ease. I would highly recommend Carlos & Alcantara Contractor for any general contracting needs!

Had a fantastic experience working with Alcantara! Marcelino was a great GC who was always upfront…read moreand informative about the tasks at hand. We were so impressed with their services that we asked to work with them for some additional work after the initial project was completed. The project involved redoing our kitchen and bathroom. We used a 3rd party to design and purchase the items through them and relied on Marcelino and his team to demo and install the new fixtures, cabinets and appliances! Although there were hiccups along the way (something to expect when it comes to any renovation work), Marcelino ensured that issues were had were addressed promptly. Marcelino was upfront during our initial walkthrough quote and gave an accurate timeframe when the project could be completed. The second phase involved the installation of some recessed lights which was completed within 1-2 weeks. Very happy with the results! There were some minor issues after the project's completion but after mentioning these concerns Marcelino had his team stop by our place with a very quick turnaround time to address our concerns. Overall Marcelino and his team were professional and respectful of our property (made sure to cover our exposed furniture during the painting/demolition phases). Their price was also reasonable for the Boston area. I would strongly recommend Alcantara for any renovation projects you may have! We would use them again for any future projects we may have planned.

We reached out for quotes on gutter cleaning and gutter guards. Home Vision responded same day and…read moreanswered a number of questions over email. 5 days later, they arrived as scheduled and finished the job under the quoted time. Great work, responsive, courteous, and friendly. We're very glad we found them.

Kiril was great to work with-- he repaired a part of our door canopy that had come off during a…read moreblizzard. His rate was reasonable & he did the work promptly. Will hire again. Thanks!

Josh did mostly interior and some exterior painting on an old house. The work was tricky because…read moreit not only involved painting but addressing some bad plaster issues on the ceilings. On the exterior there was some nasty old alligatored paint on the porch that needed to be painted over and some window touchups. I was pleased to see that they were concerned about lead as we were. He had a HEPA vac and used drop clothes from getting any dust anywhere. We went away for a week and they worked hard throughout the whole time we were away. The ceilings were pretty hard to fix and he did a good job matching the existing texture that was there. He also offered to paint a small hall that we didn't originally include in the quote. All and all they were very professional, the quality was good, and the schedule was timely. I'd definitely recommend them to others.

Josh did an outstanding job. He used a grinder to prep the surface and the paint he chose was an…read moreexact match with what we asked for. Work completed in a timely way. Only good things to say about this contractor.

We booked WKB to do our outside deck and they did a great job. They weren't the cheapest…read morecontractor, but I appreciated Jared's professionalism upon meeting and doing an initial walk-through. (As for the lengthy bid that another reviewer mentioned: yes, it was lengthy, but I liked the thoroughness and in fact used WKB's bid as a yardstick against comparing other bids. I'd gotten estimates of the project via text from other contractors and when I asked "does that include clean-up?" or something else, I'd find that no, they'd forgotten to include it. With WKB's bid, there were no surprises.) Ben was the lead on our deck renovation and also polite, professional and happy to answer any questions. I appreciated that he and Jared met with us right before the work started to figure out what space could be used for storing materials, where to put a dumpster, etc. instead of just assuming. There were a few days when the weather was bad, and Ben got in touch just to let us know that he would be coming the next day. As I said above, there were no surprises and we knew what was going on every step of the way. We're very happy with our deck and would use WKB for another project.

Fantastic company. High quality craftsman, extremely good communication. I had a washing machine…read morecrack and it leaked water from my 3rd floor all the way to my basement. Lots of water damage and repair work. Wendel Klein Builders was professional, friendly and EXTREMELY clean in managing this job. I am thrilled with the results; it looks like no damage occurred in the first place which is PERFECT. 10/10, I would recommend to anyone looking for skilled builders.