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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Cherkas Home Improvement. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
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$23,000 – $35,000
Typical remodeling project around $29,000
Cherkas Home Improvement, run out of Newton Centre by Phil Cherkas, is built for the job that needs several different trades to show up in the right order — a leaky roof discovered mid-repair, a tub surround that turns into a painter-carpenter-plumber-tile-installer relay. The company's own site calls it Greater Boston's handyman service since 1999, and the reviews back that up: doors, windows, siding, decks, and small repairs across the Newton/MetroWest area. Its 11 Google reviews from 2023 through mid-2026 run entirely five stars, and several describe repeat, years-long relationships rather than one-off jobs. One reviewer, a builder/remodeler, has hired the company for small projects on several occasions; another has worked with Phil "on and off for a few years." The specifics repeat a theme: a 2025 review described Phil coordinating a painter, carpenter, plumber and tile installer to replace a failing 1950s tub surround in a pre-1900 house, then finding a roofer on short notice when the crew discovered a leak into the bathroom ceiling mid-job. A 2024 review described a window-cord-and-weight repair in a 100-year-old house and annual roof vine-trimming that mattered to a homeowner's insurer. A 2023 review described Phil stepping in to fix a botched Andersen window installation rather than let the homeowner call the original installer back. Cherkas holds a BBB A+ rating (BBB notes the company is not formally accredited, and separately lists a Massachusetts building-regulations license number). Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active and verified. For a homeowner with a repair that spans a few trades — not a full gut renovation — the record here points to someone who manages the subcontractors himself rather than leaving that coordination to the homeowner.
I reached out to Cherkas Home Improvement after getting a great review of them from my neighbors, and I’m glad I did. They responded quickly and came out to evaluate the project, making the whole process easy from the start. We were able to schedule the work at a time that worked well for us, which I really appreciated. Once the job began, both painters on the job were incredibly respectful and professional. I was impressed not only by the quality of their work, but also by the diligence they showed in completing everything thoroughly and cleaning up afterward. I’ll definitely be reaching out to Cherkas again for any future home improvement projects.
Cherkas Home Improvement did an excellent job replacing red cedar shingles on my house. The finished product is exactly what I wanted. I highly recommend them and will use them on future projects.
We have worked with Phil on off for a few years. We just moved and had an enormous amount of work needed done in our new home. Weeks worth of replacement and renovation. We contacted Phil! EVERYTHING is perfect as was everyone Phil sent. This is an amazing company. He and his crew are so professional, friendly and competent to a fault. You will never go wrong hiring Phil Cherkas!
I needed a new door with a key pad installed at my office. The building is older, so Cherkas Home Improvement had to reframe it before installing the door. The finished product looks great and I couldn't be happier with the way things turned out, would highly recommend!
Highly recommended! For what started out as a "simple" replacement of a failing 1950s tiled tub surround in our pre-1900 small house, Phil juggled multiple visits by the painter, carpenter, plumber, and tile installer and also found us a quickly available roofer when his crew discovered a potential leak in our rubber roof into the bathroom ceiling. The job took many more weeks than we (and Phil) had hoped, partly due to a long wait for (almost) matching tile. But we were very, very glad we went with Cherkas rather than trying to find and schedule subcontractors ourselves. Everyone came when promised, did an excellent job quickly, and left the site very clean. FYI, they also all made friends with our nervous rescue dog, even though he greeted them every time with loud yelps! --Alice Ingerson, Beacon Street, Waban
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Established 4.4 rating
Sustainability focus5.0
Insurance-coordinated fire and flood rebuilds4.7
Handles projects up to $5 million3.4
Owner on-site3.8
Hospital renovation project3.2