# Handy Remodeling

**Trade:** Handyman · **Phone:** (617) 818-5222 · **Website:** https://handyremodeling.org/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 19 reviews across 3 sources.
95% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

Handy Remodeling is a Boston outfit built around one person doing the work: in review after review on Angi, the technician who shows up is named Gary — twice given in full as Gary Soto — and homeowners describe him handling everything from a linen closet to a leaking roof fascia. The company's own site says it has been serving Boston for over two decades.

The written record here runs from 2017 to 2019 and holds together well: 27 Angi ratings average 4.8 stars, and the specifics back that up. In a 2017 review, a homeowner described Gary tiling an uneven bathroom floor, installing a vanity, and fixing the lighting and walls to what they called a very high standard. Another 2017 review recounts him advising that only part of a deck needed repair rather than a full teardown, saving the customer money they hadn't expected to save. A third describes a same-day callback to replace a roof fascia board — not an easy job, the reviewer wrote, and one that came out looking right.

What's worth asking about is scheduling. A 2018 review is specific and pointed: a job confirmed for a morning arrival instead started at 6:40pm, after the customer had already called more than once to check whether Gary was still coming, and the delay cost them their evening plans. Two other reviews, one from 2018 and one from 2019, separately mention the same pattern in milder terms — good work, but arrival times that can run behind.

That combination — consistently strong craftsmanship paired with a real, if occasional, reliability gap — is the thing to weigh here. Handy Remodeling reads like a solid call for the kind of varied small job the reviews keep describing — built-ins, tiling, a stuck door, a deck repair — but it's worth pinning down a firm arrival window before the day of the work, since more than one customer has had to chase that down after the fact.

**Strengths:**
- Angi track record — 4.8 stars across 27 reviews, most naming Gary directly
- Bathroom tile work — a 2017 review called it done to a very high standard
- Cost-conscious advice — a 2017 review cites a deck repair over full replacement
- Same-day response — a 2017 review describes a same-day roof fascia fix

**Concerns:**
- Arrival reliability — a 2018 review reports a morning job that started at 6:40pm
- Timing can slip — two other reviews from 2018 and 2019 also note late arrivals

## Claims & citations

Every claim below is backed by real evidence rows — uncited claims are dropped in code before publication.

- A Boston handyman and small-remodeling business that, by its own account, has served the area for over two decades _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://handyremodeling.org) — “Handy Remodeling is a Boston, MA home remodeling company offering kitchen and bathroom renovations, basement finishing, painting, flooring, …”
  - [Official Website](https://handyremodeling.org) — “Company history (self-reported): The site states the business has been transforming Boston homes for over two decades, with no specific foun…”
  - [Official Website](https://handyremodeling.org) — “Self-reported 20 years in business”
  - [Official Website](https://handyremodeling.org) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Boston”
- 27 Angi ratings average 4.8 stars, with 85% five-star _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “Angi: 4.8★ from 27 ratings”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “Angi star distribution: 85% 5★ · 11% 4★ (of 27 ratings)”
- In a 2017 review, a homeowner described the tiling of an uneven bathroom floor, a new vanity, and the lighting and wall work as done to a very high standard _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary took his time tiling an uneven bathroom floor, installed a vanity, and the plumbing needed, lighting, fixed the walls, everything do…”
- A 2017 review recounts being advised that only part of a deck needed repair rather than a full replacement, saving the customer money _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary pays attention to detail, does great work and kept a clean workspace. He finished the projects on-time and on budget. I thought I wo…”
- A 2017 review describes a same-day response to replace a roof fascia board _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary was awesome! He came the same day. He replaced the facia from the peak of my roof. Not an easy job. It looks great, and I'll definit…”
- A 2018 review reports a job confirmed for a morning arrival that instead started at 6:40pm, after repeated calls to confirm it was still happening _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “3.5★ I hired him to put together a gas grill, which he did. However, he was scheduled to arrive in the morning, (which he confirmed the day …”
- Two other reviews, from 2018 and 2019, separately note that arrival times could run behind schedule _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary does get busy and it can impact the arrival time BUT he is direct, professional and super high quality. He repainted our kitchen and…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ I have been very satisfied with Gary's workmanship. He's a busy guy, and sometimes his timing / arrival to start the work was a little of…”
- States it serves the Boston area _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Official Website](https://handyremodeling.org) — “Stated service area (self-reported): Boston”
- Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary pays attention to detail, does great work and kept a clean workspace. He finished the projects on-time and on budget. I thought I wo…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary did a terrific job on a number of random projects (install thermostat, hang shades, hang heavy picture, repair hole in drywall with …”
  - [Official Website](https://handyremodeling.org) — “Handy Remodeling is a Boston, MA home remodeling company offering kitchen and bathroom renovations, basement finishing, painting, flooring, …”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary took his time tiling an uneven bathroom floor, installed a vanity, and the plumbing needed, lighting, fixed the walls, everything do…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “Services offered (Angi): Handyman Projects, Carpentry, finish work, Home repairs including doors, windows, faucets, cabinets”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary pays attention to detail, does great work and kept a clean workspace. He finished the projects on-time and on budget. I thought I wo…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary is very professional and he completed my project in a timely manner - which I appreciated. Gary did a wonderful job in putting toget…”
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ This guy is the real deal. He helped me install a murphy bed and was able to assist with other repairs. He was very efficient, honest and…”
- Also offers Flooring _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary took his time tiling an uneven bathroom floor, installed a vanity, and the plumbing needed, lighting, fixed the walls, everything do…”
- Also offers House Painting _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary does get busy and it can impact the arrival time BUT he is direct, professional and super high quality. He repainted our kitchen and…”
- Also offers Roofing _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary was awesome! He came the same day. He replaced the facia from the peak of my roof. Not an easy job. It looks great, and I'll definit…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm) — “5★ Gary did a terrific job on a number of random projects (install thermostat, hang shades, hang heavy picture, repair hole in drywall with …”

## License

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## Sources

- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/boston/handy-remodeling-reviews-47424898.htm): 4.8★ from 27 ratings
- [Official Website](https://handyremodeling.org): 20 yrs in business · Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.buildzoom.com/contractor/cmc-handy-remodeling-services-co): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Angi · Phyllis A. · 2019-03-01**: Gary is very professional and he completed my project in a timely manner - which I appreciated. Gary did a wonderful job in putting together my linen closet. He did such a good job, I told him that I would like for him to come back to do other projects.
- **5/5 · Angi · Jhana S. · 2019-01-01**: Gary does get busy and it can impact the arrival time BUT he is direct, professional and super high quality. He repainted our kitchen and repaired a door that we thought was beyond repair and so that saved us money and time. He is also very pleasant to interact with and it was comfortable having him…
- **5/5 · Angi · Faith M. · 2018-08-01**: I have been very satisfied with Gary's workmanship. He's a busy guy, and sometimes his timing / arrival to start the work was a little off, but the overall experience has been positive. He knows what he's doing and gets it done well. Does not waste time, and is workmanship is definitely up to par! I…
- **3.5/5 · Angi · Lynn F. · 2018-05-01**: I hired him to put together a gas grill, which he did. However, he was scheduled to arrive in the morning, (which he confirmed the day before) and yet by 1:30pm when he hadn't arrived I had to call him more than once to confirm that he was actually coming. He showed up at 6:40pm and worked in the da…
- **5/5 · Angi · Jose M. · 2018-05-01**: This guy is the real deal. He helped me install a murphy bed and was able to assist with other repairs. He was very efficient, honest and did an impeccable job. I will be hiring Gary again for a kitchen backsplash. I couldn't be happier.
- **5/5 · Angi · Olena M. · 2018-04-01**: Gary was competent and professional, the project was completed on time, everything was done as expected
- **4.5/5 · Angi · Mary W. · 2018-04-01**: Gary helped me out with a time sensitive inspection. He had the knowledge, versatile skills and tools to get the jobs done. He came when he said he would and worked efficiently.
- **5/5 · Angi · Robert M. · 2018-03-01**: Took care of a commercial job at a very reasonable price. Self directed, did not need a lot of management. End customer was happy with the result.
- **5/5 · Angi · Vivian B. · 2018-03-01**: Very efficient and good work
- **5/5 · Angi · SCOTT P. · 2018-02-01**: Gary did a terrific job on a number of random projects (install thermostat, hang shades, hang heavy picture, repair hole in drywall with cabinet door, etc.). He was efficient, with good communication, and good work, and flexible with our schedule. When we had purchased the wrong thermostat, he figur…

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