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License not state-verified. We could not confirm a current registration in the state registry. Insurance is self-reported.
- Not rated by the BBB
- 4 work photos
Highlights
- Attention to detail — a customer calls him a true craftsman on every job
- Long-term trust — one customer retains him monthly for priority access
Handyman James is a solo, owner-operated handyman working the Greater Boston area out of Newton — renovations, property management and snow clearance, run by James, who says he's originally from the United Kingdom and describes his business as licensed and insured. The two written reviews on file both point to reliability and care rather than a single flashy job. One customer calls him a true craftsman who puts in the effort to get details right and shows up on time. Another has kept him on a monthly retainer for roughly three years for priority access at a Somerville home — the kind of arrangement that only makes sense if the work has held up over time. There isn't much of a written record yet to judge beyond those two accounts, so it's worth confirming his current licensing and insurance directly and asking for a couple of references on a renovation-sized job before handing him anything beyond a routine repair. For ongoing maintenance, small repairs, or the peace-of-mind retainer arrangement one customer describes, the early signs are solid; for a bigger renovation, ask to see more of his work first.
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Most recent comments
- 5.0Jan 18, 2025
Handyman James is a true craftsman! He will always put forth his best effort, detailed to your liking. James is very knowledgeable, and his customers benefit from his attention to detail, taking the utmost care with each job he works on. He is on time and reliable, showing up when he is scheduled; this is very difficult to find in a contractor. You will be happy you hired him!!
— DJ DView on Google Reviews ↗ - 5.0Jan 16, 2025
We have had Handyman James on a monthly retainer for priority availability at our home in Somerville for the last roughly 3 years. We are not always there to fix an urgent problem but do have someone living in our home. We needed the assurance and peace of mind that if something came up, we would have someone with expertise to immediately address the problem. We are very pleased to have that with James. We have called him out on short notice for plumbing, heating, and smoke detector issues. While he is not a licensed plumber or electrician, he has all the necessary skills to address any immediate issues to prevent further damage and has taken care of such issues as replacing a leaking kitchen faucet. His response time has been impressive, and he has been able to troubleshoot any pressing issues over the phone with our housemate when necessary. We have found his help and expertise indispensable. We highly recommend James!
— Vanita WagnerView on Google Reviews ↗
What does handyman work cost in Greater Boston?
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Handyman James. Use it to sanity-check bids, then get the real number in writing.
A day rate replaces the task list — usually the better deal once the list gets long.
Estimated range
$220 – $850
Typical handyman visit around $540
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