A good handyman is the most useful contact a Boston homeowner has. Here is how to find one and what to pay.
What a Boston handyman costs
- Hourly: $75-$145
- Small job (mount a TV, fix a door): $110-$245
- Many charge a half-day minimum, so batching pays off.
Rates runs well above the national average.
Bundle your list
Handymen are most cost-effective when you batch small jobs into one visit, a leaky faucet, a sticking door, a few shelves, and some caulking in one go beats four separate trips.
Hiring well
Ask what they do most, confirm they carry insurance, and start with a small job before a big one. A dependable handyman is worth keeping.
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