Verified record
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Cape-Able Home Repairs. 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
Cape-Able Home Repairs describes its work on HomeAdvisor and Angi as painting, pressure cleaning, floor installation, minor home repairs, tile, siding, pavers and property maintenance. In a 2019 review, James came over right away when the reviewer's front-porch beam had rotted, braced the beam, and came back the next day to install a new beam. In another 2019 review, attic stairs were installed for a good price. In a 2019 review, he came in on a Sunday to do outside repairs. In a 2018 review, Jamie Bryant arrived on time, completed three separate jobs and cleaned up his work. In another 2018 review, James came out the same day the reviewer needed help. In a 2018 review, he reduced the price. In a 2019 review, the reviewer hired James on April 1, 2019, and the job was still not complete in July: a new garage window was still not framed in, the wood on a redone deck was warped, and the job cost twice what he quoted. In a 2019 review, the estimate doubled and a job that was supposed to take 3 days dragged on for 4 weeks, with one wall painted and the trim forgotten. In another 2019 review, an outdoor shower construction was botched, materials never purchased were charged for, and trash was left all over the property.
I hired James on April 1, 2019, the job was still not complete in July. A new window was put in the garage, it is still not framed in, a small deck was redone, the wood is warped, and the poles are cracked, he was to remove something on the roof, not done, he was to put new shower roof on, not done, he cannot find receipts so I know what I paid for, and it cost me twice as much as he quoted me. He also did not know how much I paid him. I am extremely disappointed in the service. I would not recommend this person.
Beam on my front porch had rotted away. I was concerned roof on porch might collapse. James came over right away, and braced the beam and came the next day to install new beam. Great work, reasonably priced. Used him before and will continue to hire him again.
Installed attic stairs, did a great job for a good price. Thanks
He is taking advantage of senior citizens and getting money for work that is not done. Hired to do specific work that was never completed. Botched an outdoor shower construction. Charged for materials never purchased. Tracked paint that was never cleaned up. Left trash all over the property.
I called James at cape-able home repairs. unlike a lot of the others he showed up. He was fast, Pleasant and will hire again. Not only was he polite and did the job right. he also touched base with me days after to make sure it was okay. A Ty James
Specializes in
Also offers
Languages
2 changes recorded — last scanned Sep 28, 2026.
Storm and interior door installs5.0
Old-house rot and framing repairs5.0
Custom sheds5.0
Soundproofing jobs4.9
