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AKF Maintenance Services Inc is a one-person handyman and plumbing-repair outfit run by Andrew Francis, serving Randolph and the surrounding South Shore area for seven years. The reviews that stand out involve small, specific jobs done quickly and cleanly: a 2025 review described opening up an old basement ceiling to make room for insulation work, finished in 3.5 hours for $520 including materials; a 2024 review mentions fixing a drainage and gutter problem after Andrew was upfront about the price. A recurring theme across five Thumbtack reviews from 2024 to 2026 is Andrew showing up when he says he will and explaining what he's doing along the way β one homeowner was squeezed into the schedule the very next day. Thumbtack rates him 4.8 stars from 13 ratings and shows a completed background check. Handyman work, plumbing pipe repairs, and dishwasher installs are the jobs listed on his profile, and the reviews reflect a mix of general home repairs rather than one narrow specialty. Get a written quote and confirm scheduling up front, especially for a bigger job like the basement work described above.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages β not a quote from Akf Maintenance Services Inc. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$290 β $710
Typical plumbing job around $500
Andrew came to look at the project we needed done, and was very punctual, and knowledgeable about what material was needed. He completed the job in a timely manner for what the job required. The work came out great.
Andrew is very good at what he is doing. He makes sure the job is done properly and professionally. No shortcuts to get the job done and problem for the client later. He gives you a good quality job that makes you satisfied that the job is done right.
Andrew was pleasant, prompt, professional, responsive, left things tidy, and most importantly he got the job done with little to no issues! I would consider hiring him again. My project for him was to open up the old basement ceiling (plaster/lathe) along the perimeter along the exterior walls, about 1-2 feet. This was to make room for the insulation and air sealing activity the next week. After a couple of discussions to clarify the outcomes, he got to work, finished in 3.5 hrs. Cost was $520 incl materials, and excluded trash removal. I wish it was by the hour but he was busy all week and came in on Saturday to do the job. We agreed to a 30% deposit even though I hired him within a few hours of getting his estimate, and he was coming in 2.5 days to do the job. He accepted Venmo so that was helpful for me. At the end there were a couple of areas I called out, which he promptly addressed. But overall, he minimized the dust, opened up the ceiling edges, and left things tidy.
Andrew was very responsive and accommodated my schedule by squeezing me in the next day! So grateful for his service. He was able to explain to my husband and I what was going on and what was needed. He noticed some other issues we had with our home and addressed them the same day! I will definitely be using his services again!
Andrew helped me with some drainage and gutter issues. He was upfront about options and costs. Was prompt and efficient. Will definitely call again.
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Transparent diagnostics5.0
Quoted price holds5.0
Midnight and weekend help5.0
Broad plumbing and HVAC range5.0
Rapid response5.0
Repeat, years-long customers5.0