Gil Cartier Handyman

Gil Cartier Handyman is a family handyman and general contracting business run by Gilbert (Gil) Cartier from 110 Haverhill Road in Amesbury, MA, serving the Amesbury, Seabrook and Hampton area along the Massachusetts-New Hampshire line. His listings report 46 years in business, and Thumbtack shows him as background-checked and a Top Pro since 2017 with 98 hires. Customers hire him for the jobs a homeowner cannot easily do alone, and this year's reviews are typical: a basketball pole and backboard set in poured concrete in September 2026, shutter repairs in July where he touched up paint blemishes without being asked, and an August 2026 customer with mobility limits who said he made a plan for several problems, showed up when promised, and finished well within expectations. Earlier jobs include a bulkhead replacement done in two days in 2024, weathered deck boards replaced with courtesy texts before arrival, a kitchen sink and dishwasher hookup in 2025, and baseboard and light fixture installation. Reviewers repeatedly mention prompt responses, on-time arrival, and clear quotes; one 2024 customer had urgent work scheduled for the next day, a weekend. His range goes beyond small repairs. In a 2022 Thumbtack review, buyers of a Hampton house described him bringing in a crew to clear it out and then managing a complete gut renovation including roof, siding, plumbing, electrical and heating. Two Angi reviews from 2005 and 2006 describe a kitchen remodel and a crew that took pride in its work, though those accounts are two decades old. On Thumbtack he holds 4.9 stars from 89 ratings, with about 3 percent of reviews at 3 stars or below; Angi and HomeAdvisor mirror a 5.0 from 9. He is the right call for a punch list of carpentry, plumbing, electrical and exterior repairs, and worth asking about larger remodels. His listings say no emergency service or warranties are offered, so confirm scheduling and what happens if something needs a return visit.