Carey & Son

Carey & Son works out of Halifax, taking on the smaller jobs around a house — a stuck screen door, a leaky bathroom faucet, hanging shelves and curtains — rather than big remodeling projects. On Thumbtack, the company says it has been in the trade for 24 years and lists an OSHA certification. The reviews on file point to one thing: showing up and getting through the list. In a 2019 review, a homeowner described one visit fixing a screen door closure, installing a laundry sink and bathroom faucet, repairing a TV stand, and hanging wall decor and curtain valances — then said they'd call again for future projects. A 2020 review described early, on-time arrival for a scheduled appointment and called the repair work fast and friendly, with the customer planning to rebook. Another 2020 review credited the same pro with moving and arranging furniture into a new living-room setup. Thumbtack shows a Great 4.8 average from 38 ratings, with 92% five stars — the five written reviews shown here are only a slice of that total. One thing worth asking about before booking: the newest written review, from November 2023, covers only a bid visit for rehanging bifold doors, not a finished job — the last review describing completed work is from April 2020, so the written accounts of actual jobs are a few years old. This is a fit for the quick-fix, punch-list call — a door that won't close, a faucet that needs swapping, furniture that needs putting together — rather than a full room renovation.