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Alef Ben is a Cambridge, MA handyman who takes on jobs that don't fit neatly into one trade -- a clogged pipe, a broken appliance, furniture that needs building. Billed on Thumbtack as a problem solver, the business covers plumbing fixes like unclogging toilets, sinks and pipes, along with appliance repairs, mounting, and furniture assembly. The one detailed review on file, from January 2025, describes clear communication, a reasonable rate, prompt arrival, and neat, quick work -- the reviewer said they'd call again. Thumbtack shows a 4.5-star average from two ratings and three jobs booked through the platform, and Alef Ben has passed Thumbtack's background check. There isn't much of a public track record yet, just the one written review behind the star average, so it's worth asking about recent, similar jobs and getting a clear price before booking.
Alef communicated well with me while I looked for a project. He offered a reasonable rate, arrived promptly, was friendly, and worked neatly and quickly. I will call him again for future needs and highly recommend him.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Alef Ben. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A day rate replaces the task list — usually the better deal once the list gets long.
Estimated range
$220 – $850
Typical handyman visit around $540
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1 change recorded — last scanned Sep 8, 2026.
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