# Fix-It Phil **Trade:** Handyman · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.3/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 3 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read Fix-It Phil is a one-person Massachusetts handyman operation that Thumbtack reviewers from 2023 kept calling for a mix of jobs — a screened porch rebuilt after winter damage, shutters repaired, shower doors installed, siding and window work. In a 2023 review, one homeowner described a damaged porch that Phil rebuilt with what they called an innovative design, drawing compliments from neighbors afterward. Another described emailing about failed shutter work, getting a response within a day and a quote within two. A third called the shower-door install a great job and said Phil was very responsive. Thumbtack shows a 4.3-star average from six ratings, though the breakdown includes one 1-star rating alongside five 5-star ones; the profile lists a background check and OSHA 30 certification, and shows 145 projects. Better Business Bureau lists the business as a non-accredited, one-employee handyman operation and shows no customer rating. The written reviews here are all from 2023, and the two directories disagree on where Phil is based today — Better Business Bureau lists an address in Rowley, Thumbtack lists Quincy — worth confirming both before booking a job like the porch rebuild or shower-door install customers have praised. **Strengths:** - Porch rebuild — 2023 review praised an innovative design and neighbor compliments - Fast response — 2023 review cited a quote within two days of contact - Shower door install — 2023 review called it a great job, very responsive **Concerns:** - Mixed ratings — Thumbtack shows one 1-star among six total ratings - Dated record — all written reviews here are from 2023 - Location conflict — BBB lists Rowley, Thumbtack lists Quincy **Where sources disagree:** - Better Business Bureau lists Fix-It Phil at an address in Rowley, Massachusetts, while Thumbtack lists the business in Quincy, Massachusetts — the two sources disagree on where the business is based ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - A 2023 review described a winter-damaged screened porch rebuilt with what the homeowner called an innovative design, drawing neighbor compliments _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “I have a screened porch which got damaged over the winter, and needed to be replaced. Phil came up with the most innovative design - the new…” - A 2023 review described a quick response to a failed shutter project — reply within a day, quote within two _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Using Phil is a no brainer. I attempted a project on my home involving shutters but failed so I looked up contractors for help. Phil respond…” - A 2023 review praised a shower-door installation as a great job with a responsive contractor _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Phil did a great job installing our shower doors! Very responsive and a great guy” - A 2023 review described siding, window, wall, and deck work with a strong recommendation _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “These are good people who show up and do a great job. They can do just about anything from siding to windows to walls and decks and many mor…” - Thumbtack shows a 4.3-star average from six ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Thumbtack: 4.3★ from 6 ratings” - Thumbtack's six ratings include one 1-star rating alongside five 5-star ratings _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Thumbtack star distribution: 83% 5★ · 17% 1★ (of 6 ratings)” - Thumbtack lists a background check and OSHA 30 certification, and shows 145 projects _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Listed certification: Background Check” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Listed certification: OSHA 30 certified” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “145 project(s) shown on Thumbtack” - Better Business Bureau lists the business as a non-accredited, one-employee handyman operation with no customer rating shown _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/rowley/profile/handyman/fix-it-phil-0021-512832) — “BBB lists Fix It Phil at 11 Pleasant Street, Rowley, MA 01969, as a non-accredited handyman business with one employee; no customer-review r…” - Better Business Bureau lists the business at an address in Rowley, Massachusetts _(confidence: medium)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/rowley/profile/handyman/fix-it-phil-0021-512832) — “BBB lists Fix It Phil at 11 Pleasant Street, Rowley, MA 01969, as a non-accredited handyman business with one employee; no customer-review r…” - Thumbtack lists the business in Quincy, Massachusetts _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Thumbtack lists Fix-It Phil in Quincy, MA with a 4.3 rating from 6 reviews, 145 projects/media, and services spanning handyman work, carpent…” - Handyman work spanning carpentry, painting, flooring, doors, and remodeling-adjacent projects _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Handyman, Interior Painting, Tile Installation and Replacement, Cabinetry, Deck or Porch Repair, Trim or Moldi…” - Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_ - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/rowley/profile/handyman/fix-it-phil-0021-512832) — “Services offered (Better Business Bureau): Handyman” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Phil did a great job installing our shower doors! Very responsive and a great guy” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Phil was a complete pleasure to work with: he did exactly what we wanted, kept in contact with us, and was punctual and expert in his work. …” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “These are good people who show up and do a great job. They can do just about anything from siding to windows to walls and decks and many mor…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Using Phil is a no brainer. I attempted a project on my home involving shutters but failed so I looked up contractors for help. Phil respond…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “I have a screened porch which got damaged over the winter, and needed to be replaced. Phil came up with the most innovative design - the new…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Handyman, Interior Painting, Tile Installation and Replacement, Cabinetry, Deck or Porch Repair, Trim or Moldi…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Thumbtack lists Fix-It Phil in Quincy, MA with a 4.3 rating from 6 reviews, 145 projects/media, and services spanning handyman work, carpent…” - Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “These are good people who show up and do a great job. They can do just about anything from siding to windows to walls and decks and many mor…” - Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Handyman, Interior Painting, Tile Installation and Replacement, Cabinetry, Deck or Porch Repair, Trim or Moldi…” - Also offers House Painting _(confidence: low)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Handyman, Interior Painting, Tile Installation and Replacement, Cabinetry, Deck or Porch Repair, Trim or Moldi…” - Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Handyman, Interior Painting, Tile Installation and Replacement, Cabinetry, Deck or Porch Repair, Trim or Moldi…” - Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: medium)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1) — “Phil did a great job installing our shower doors! Very responsive and a great guy” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/quincy/custom-dog-house-builders/fix-it-phil/service/477328850433777667?spotlightWebMarkupEnabled=1): 4.3★ from 6 ratings - [Better Business Bureau](https://www.bbb.org/us/ma/rowley/profile/handyman/fix-it-phil-0021-512832): Listed on this source - [Exa](https://reviews.birdeye.com/fix-it-phil-handyman-service-169855575056833): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source) ## Recent reviews - **Thumbtack · Stina B. · 2023-09-21**: Phil was a complete pleasure to work with: he did exactly what we wanted, kept in contact with us, and was punctual and expert in his work. We will be calling him again!! I highly recommend Fix-it Phil--he's a gem and we really appreciate the quality and care he shows in his work! Thank you, Phil!! - **Thumbtack · Amanda L. · 2023-07-23**: Phil did a great job installing our shower doors! Very responsive and a great guy - **Thumbtack · Cathy S. · 2023-03-15**: These are good people who show up and do a great job. They can do just about anything from siding to windows to walls and decks and many more. I would highly recommend them to others. - **Thumbtack · Greg W. · 2023-03-15**: Using Phil is a no brainer. I attempted a project on my home involving shutters but failed so I looked up contractors for help. Phil responded to my email within one day. He came to my home for an assessment and gave me a quote within two days. On the fourth day after emailing him the project was fi… - **Thumbtack · Keyarrah M. · 2023-03-13**: I have a screened porch which got damaged over the winter, and needed to be replaced. Phil came up with the most innovative design - the new porch is beautiful and I have been getting comments and compliments from neighbors and friends. He is very personable, professional, the price was great and in… --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-16T21:34:00.790Z. Cite as: Fix-It Phil — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/fix-it-phil-56986) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/fix-it-phil-56986