# Fixbetter **Trade:** Handyman · **Languages:** English **Rating: 3.1/5** (low confidence) — from 5 reviews across 1 sources. 100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative. ## The honest read FixBetter is a Boston handyman profile whose five quoted Thumbtack customers, all writing in 2023, describe shelf installation, drywall and flooring repair, insulation work, and help on larger household projects. They repeatedly mention timely completion, prompt communication, clean work, and careful finishing. Thumbtack lists 19 reviews averaging 4.9, 16 years in business, 11 projects, and a background-check credential. Its service menu covers repairs, installation, maintenance, and assembly, while the profile says specialty work receives a job estimate. The positive customer accounts are several years old, so ask for recent references and confirm the current scope and pricing before work begins. FixBetter fits varied interior handyman work, particularly repairs, shelving, drywall, flooring, and insulation tasks. **Strengths:** - Varied repairs — reviews cover drywall, flooring, insulation, and shelves - Timely communication — customers cite prompt responses and updates **Concerns:** - Older reviews — all five quoted customer accounts date to 2023 ## Claims & citations Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication. - Customers describe timely, clean work across varied household repairs _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ It was a great experience! He fixed what needed to be fixed then did another job that we needed to get done. Helpful, timely and competen…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ Lorenzo came and removed the floor boards in my attic for insulation. He was very professional and completed the work in a timely manner.…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ I started a project to redo my entire bedroom from top to bottom. Long story short I got stuck and needed help asap! Lorenzo responded qu…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ I would definitely book again with this handyman !!!I hired him to install shelves in my room, and I am extremely satisfied with the resu…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ I wish we would have took a before picture, because you would never believe how messed up our renters left this space. There was holes ev…” - Thumbtack lists 19 reviews averaging 4.9 and 11 projects _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “Thumbtack: 4.9★ from 19 ratings” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “11 project(s) shown on Thumbtack” - Thumbtack lists 16 years in business and a background-check credential _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “Listed certification: Background Check” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “Thumbtack lists FixBetter in Boston, Massachusetts with a 4.9 rating from 19 reviews, 16 years in business, 11 projects, and a background-ch…” - All five quoted customer accounts date to 2023 _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ It was a great experience! He fixed what needed to be fixed then did another job that we needed to get done. Helpful, timely and competen…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ Lorenzo came and removed the floor boards in my attic for insulation. He was very professional and completed the work in a timely manner.…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ I started a project to redo my entire bedroom from top to bottom. Long story short I got stuck and needed help asap! Lorenzo responded qu…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ I would definitely book again with this handyman !!!I hired him to install shelves in my room, and I am extremely satisfied with the resu…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ I wish we would have took a before picture, because you would never believe how messed up our renters left this space. There was holes ev…” - Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ It was a great experience! He fixed what needed to be fixed then did another job that we needed to get done. Helpful, timely and competen…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “Services offered (Thumbtack): Repairs, Installation, Maintenance, Assembly” - Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ I started a project to redo my entire bedroom from top to bottom. Long story short I got stuck and needed help asap! Lorenzo responded qu…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ I wish we would have took a before picture, because you would never believe how messed up our renters left this space. There was holes ev…” - Also offers Flooring _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ Lorenzo came and removed the floor boards in my attic for insulation. He was very professional and completed the work in a timely manner.…” - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ I started a project to redo my entire bedroom from top to bottom. Long story short I got stuck and needed help asap! Lorenzo responded qu…” - Also offers Insulation & Weatherization _(confidence: high)_ - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011) — “5★ Lorenzo came and removed the floor boards in my attic for insulation. He was very professional and completed the work in a timely manner.…” ## License No license record has been checked yet for this contractor. ## Sources - [Thumbtack](https://www.thumbtack.com/ma/boston/junk-removal/fixbetter/service/497823289691136011): 4.9★ from 19 ratings ## Recent reviews - **5/5 · Thumbtack · Don E. · 2023-11-18**: It was a great experience! He fixed what needed to be fixed then did another job that we needed to get done. Helpful, timely and competent! - **5/5 · Thumbtack · Ariana L. · 2023-11-18**: I would definitely book again with this handyman !!!I hired him to install shelves in my room, and I am extremely satisfied with the results. He arrived on time, came fully equipped, and demonstrated exceptional craftsmanship. The shelves are perfectly aligned and securely fastened. The handyman mai… - **5/5 · Thumbtack · Gail B. · 2023-11-17**: Lorenzo came and removed the floor boards in my attic for insulation. He was very professional and completed the work in a timely manner. I had a great experience and would use him again! - **5/5 · Thumbtack · Shane G. · 2023-10-18**: I wish we would have took a before picture, because you would never believe how messed up our renters left this space. There was holes everywhere and their pets scratched into the drywall. He was able to salvage and refinished the walls, replace the flooring, install trim, and install the partitions… - **5/5 · Thumbtack · Dominique D. · 2023-10-11**: I started a project to redo my entire bedroom from top to bottom. Long story short I got stuck and needed help asap! Lorenzo responded quickly and was very professional. Knowledgeable in the field and knew exactly what needed to be done. Great clean work. My new floors looks amazing. Thank you!!!!! --- Data freshness: last scanned 2026-09-08T21:45:26.512Z. Cite as: Fixbetter — Tavlee (https://tavlee.com/contractor/fixbetter) Source: https://tavlee.com/contractor/fixbetter