# Best Handyman Boston

**Trade:** Handyman · **Address:** 68 St Andrew Rd #3, Boston, MA 02128, USA · **Phone:** (857) 201-6083 · **Website:** https://besthandymanboston.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.7/5** (high confidence) — from 77 reviews across 7 sources.
90% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 24 reviews, 3 negative.

## The honest read

Best Handyman Boston runs less like a solo handyman and more like a small dispatched service — Ryaan founded it, Kristina handles scheduling and communication, and a rotating crew (Henry shows up in the most reviews, along with Joao and John) does the actual work. The company has an A+ Better Business Bureau grade and a 4.8-star average across 156 Google ratings, and the written record backs that up with real specificity: quotes that come back within a day, online booking, and appointment reminders that make it easy for busy homeowners.

The strongest reviews describe small, varied jobs done well and explained clearly. Henry gets singled out repeatedly — for repairing a water-damaged kitchen sink cabinet, replacing four bifold closet doors after "previous handymen hadn't fixed the problem properly," fixing a door that wouldn't latch for over two months, and diagnosing a tricky ceiling leak within 15 minutes of arriving. Other jobs on file include installing LVP flooring and a tile backsplash for a kitchen renovation, tiling a bathroom floor, hanging curtains, installing laminate countertops, and exterior repairs like a hard-to-reach wall fix and a custom window installation. Several customers describe subscribing to the company's ongoing Residential Plan for recurring maintenance, backed by a 1-year workmanship guarantee.

There's a real pattern worth knowing about before booking, though. A handful of reviews — spanning 2022 through 2026 — describe the company confirming a job, taking a deposit, and then canceling on short notice: one customer says they took a day off work and bought materials before Ryaan canceled with one day's notice over "too many questions"; another describes a $3,300 repainting quote where the technician showed up 45 minutes late, alone, then left for Home Depot and never returned, followed by what the customer called a hostile call from the owner. A separate 2022 review describes the company giving vague "staff shortage" excuses instead of ever producing an estimate. One more recent review raises a different concern — questioning whether the volume of near-identical five-star reviews is genuine — though the positive reviews in this record are varied enough in detail and named staff that they read as distinct accounts rather than a single template.

For a straightforward repair, install, or small renovation task, the record strongly favors Best Handyman Boston — communicative, fast to quote, and detail-oriented on the work itself. For a larger or more expensive project, it's worth locking down the scope, deposit terms, and cancellation policy in writing first, given the handful of accounts where that process broke down.

**Strengths:**
- Fast quotes — turns around estimates within 24 hours and books online quickly
- Named technicians — Henry and others get repeated, specific individual praise
- Maintenance plan — offers ongoing service with a 1-year workmanship guarantee
- Wide trade range — handles tile, flooring, countertops and light plumbing jobs

**Concerns:**
- Job cancellations — several reviews describe confirmed, deposit-paid jobs canceled on short notice
- Owner conduct — one review describes a hostile call from the owner after a dispute
- Review skepticism — one reviewer questioned whether the glowing reviews are genuine

**Where sources disagree:**
- One reviewer alleged the many positive reviews might be manufactured, while other reviews in the record describe distinct, differently-detailed experiences with different named staff.

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- Better Business Bureau grade is A+ _(confidence: high)_
  - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/east-boston/profile/handyman/best-handyman-boston-0021-540165) — “Better Business Bureau grade: A+”
- Handles a wide range of small trade work including tile, flooring, countertops and light plumbing _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJbV9mOG1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCIm_f8mQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryaan's team from Best Handyman Boston did an excellent job installing LVP flooring that I had purchased at Floor & Decor for my condo ki…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SRllWSkdNRmhDWVdGM2JsbFBabTl5T0hsZldXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRFYVJGMFhCYWF3bllPZm9yOHlfWWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I’ve tried several services in the city, but Best Handyman Boston is on another level. From the initial quote (which I got back in less t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGNGExWlVSM0ZZVVZodVVqVnhPVkpLTWpaWU1XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjF4a1ZUR3FYUVhuUjVxOVJKMjZYMWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ What amazing work! Tiled my bathroom floor and also did some excellent finish work. Everything looks amazing and work was completed promp…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25jME5USnRVbTVhV0V4MlpFcGtNSFY1WkhkdWNHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnc0NTJtUm5aWEx2ZEpkMHV5ZHducGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Best Handyman Boston to install laminate countertops and a kitchen sink. The booking and estimate process was quick and easy, the…”
- Offers a subscription residential maintenance plan backed by a 1-year workmanship guarantee _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT210WmJGcDRVREl6VDA1bVRIQTVZMHRMVkhacVMzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmtZbFp4UDIzT05mTHA5Y0tLVHZqS3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryaan and his team are total pros. I used their Residential Plan for some ongoing maintenance, and it’s been a lifesaver. They are always…”
- Quotes typically return within 24 hours and jobs can be booked quickly online _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2xsWVNIRmtNMWxPTWtoMWFFRmplVUo2WWt4dk5YYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOllYSHFkM1lOMkh1aEFjeUJ6YkxvNXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Highly recommend! Ryaan called me right after I submitted the online inquiry, talked through the work thoroughly, got me a quote within h…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURSMGRQc21RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDR0dPsmQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Best Handyman Boston made it very easy to get a quote online and within 24 hours. The owner, Ryaan, came to my house to do some measureme…”
- Several reviews from 2022 to 2026 describe the company confirming a job, taking a deposit, then canceling on short notice _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GT05HVllXbGsyUW1aMlVURnZURUkxWTFaNmNHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFONGVYWlk2QmZ2UTFvTEI1Y1Z6cGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Unprofessional service / communication issues. The biggest issue is that they don’t come in person to scope out the project first to conf…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKUk1FeE9TRmRmVGtwaWVHbFNWRVoyVEcxZk5FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJRMExOSFdfTkpieGlSVEZ2TG1fNEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Avoid Best Handyman Boston at all costs.

I submitted a detailed scope for basic interior repainting and wall repairs—got a high $3,300 q…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2toa1dHcFNUSFpCVEVvMFZVUkJkVEZHZGxoZlJFRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkhkWGpSTHZBTEo0VURBdTFGdlhfREE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Job was confirmed. I paid the deposit, bought materials and took time off work. After asking some basic questions and requesting a few mi…”
- A 2026 review describes the owner as hostile and unprofessional by phone after a job went wrong _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2tKUk1FeE9TRmRmVGtwaWVHbFNWRVoyVEcxZk5FRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOkJRMExOSFdfTkpieGlSVEZ2TG1fNEE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Avoid Best Handyman Boston at all costs.

I submitted a detailed scope for basic interior repainting and wall repairs—got a high $3,300 q…”
- A 2026 review questioned whether the volume of similar five-star reviews was genuine _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT205YWRFRmZjV2RUTUZNMloyRlRjVFl5VFhOME0xRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOm9adEFfcWdTMFM2Z2FTcTYyTXN0M1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ Be cautious! Their service is significantly overpriced for what it offers. What’s more concerning is the suspicious number of glowing rev…”
- Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25GdFdsZG1OR2xzZFRjM09EUlRhR2RMZUY5V1MxRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnFtWldmNGlsdTc3ODRTaGdLeF9WS1E%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryaan and his team were fantastic. He and Kristina were extremely responsive and knowledgeable - very smooth process from start to finish…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25sR2IxZHlNbWhDUnpCcFZGbE1SbEZCVUU4d1MzYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnlGb1dyMmhCRzBpVFlMRlFBUE8wS3c%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Henry helped repair the bottom of my kitchen sink cabinet after it had water damage. He was very informative throughout the process and t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5c1dHRTBlbTgxTldjeVEwOWZNbE50TnpCbmNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9sWGE0em81NWcyQ09fMlNtNzBncFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Review for Henry – Bifold Door Replacement

Henry did an outstanding job replacing 4 bifold closet doors in my home. This was not a strai…”
- Also offers Flooring _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNJbV9mOG1RRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCIm_f8mQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Ryaan's team from Best Handyman Boston did an excellent job installing LVP flooring that I had purchased at Floor & Decor for my condo ki…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2pGNGExWlVSM0ZZVVZodVVqVnhPVkpLTWpaWU1XYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOjF4a1ZUR3FYUVhuUjVxOVJKMjZYMWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ What amazing work! Tiled my bathroom floor and also did some excellent finish work. Everything looks amazing and work was completed promp…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25jME5USnRVbTVhV0V4MlpFcGtNSFY1WkhkdWNHYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnc0NTJtUm5aWEx2ZEpkMHV5ZHducGc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I hired Best Handyman Boston to install laminate countertops and a kitchen sink. The booking and estimate process was quick and easy, the…”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT25SRllWSkdNRmhDWVdGM2JsbFBabTl5T0hsZldXYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOnRFYVJGMFhCYWF3bllPZm9yOHlfWWc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I’ve tried several services in the city, but Best Handyman Boston is on another level. From the initial quote (which I got back in less t…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT2w5c1dHRTBlbTgxTldjeVEwOWZNbE50TnpCbmNGRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x65f9b9d6143d1589!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOl9sWGE0em81NWcyQ09fMlNtNzBncFE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Review for Henry – Bifold Door Replacement

Henry did an outstanding job replacing 4 bifold closet doors in my home. This was not a strai…”

## License

No license record has been checked yet for this contractor.

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Best%20Handyman%20Boston&query_place_id=ChIJV4L69dVx44kRiRU9FNa5-WU): 4.8★ from 160 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Best%20Handyman%20Boston&query_place_id=ChIJV4L69dVx44kRiRU9FNa5-WU): Listed on this source
- [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/east-boston/profile/handyman/best-handyman-boston-0021-540165): Listed on this source
- [Yelp](https://www.yelp.com/biz/best-handyman-boston-boston-4): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://besthandymanboston.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/handyman/best-handyman-boston-pfvwus-pf~221843093): Listed on this source
- [Houzz](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/handyman/best-handyman-boston-pfvwus-pf~221843093): Listed on this source
- [Exa](https://trustanalytica.org/us/ma/boston/reviews/best-handyman-boston): 3 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Exa](https://besthandymanboston.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Mentions

Unverified third-party mentions found on the open web — relay with attribution ("a Reddit commenter said…"), never as Tavlee's own finding.

- “you could try reaching out to https://besthandymanboston.com/ I've heard good things about them.” — u/werther57 in r/boston (2023-07-10) — https://www.reddit.com/r/boston/comments/14vem06/how_can_i_find_good_contractors_near_me/jrcqs0e/

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kevin Bunch · 2026-07-01**: Ryaan and his team were fantastic. He and Kristina were extremely responsive and knowledgeable - very smooth process from start to finish. Henry was very kind, professional, and did great work on a few smaller projects in our home. Looking forward to having Ryaan and team out for a shower remodel pr…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Tabitha Benitez · 2026-06-27**: I was so pleased with both Best Handyman Boston, as a company, and with Henry as a handyman. Getting a quote from Best Handyman Boston took less than a day. The quote was thorough, clear, and very well priced. The project the handyman took on was a fairly simple one and was finished in under two hou…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · M C · 2026-05-22**: Henry helped repair the bottom of my kitchen sink cabinet after it had water damage. He was very informative throughout the process and took the time to explain what needed to be done instead of just rushing through the job. As a first time homeowner, I appreciated that a lot.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Michael Grappo · 2026-05-15**: Fantastic response and work !
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Peter Ott · 2026-05-04**: Henry was amazing! So glad I found this company. They were super easy to communicate with, Henry’s work was top notch and he helped me understand things I should look out for. 100% these are the guys I’m bugging for all future handyman work.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Catherine Turnbull · 2026-04-27**: Best Handyman Boston was amazing! They responded right away to my inquiry, even though it was a small project,  and the job was easy to schedule. They were very prompt and we were very happy with their work. Highly recommend.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Kimberly Medeiros · 2026-04-24**: Best Handyman Boston is my go-to business for all home projects and repairs! Henry was timely, communicated throughout the projects with detailed descriptions of what was happening and everything was done so thoroughly! He power washed and painted our swing set and it looks brand new!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Anthony Gomes · 2026-04-23**: Great job by Henry.  We ran into a couple of unexpected issues but Henry was able to quickly pivot and solve those issues.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Christopher Calahan · 2026-04-19**: Highly recommend! Ryaan called me right after I submitted the online inquiry, talked through the work thoroughly, got me a quote within hours and booked a full day of service through their online system less than 2 weeks out. They showed up on time, were very friendly, did great work and we will def…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Harvey Zhou · 2026-04-09**: Henry did a great job replacing the plywood under my kitchen sink. Easy and straight forward communication. Cleaned up nicely when the job was complete.

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