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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from HGM Services INC. 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.
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$220 – $850
Typical handyman visit around $540
In August 2025 a homeowner had HGM strip the old stain off the house. Two days later, in their words, it looked the way it did 38 years ago — and they booked the crew again. Most of what clients describe here is that kind of work: paint and stain, trim and doors, the jobs that make a house look cared for. HGM Services — Home General Makeovers — works out of Peabody under an owner customers call Gui, and the company says he personally oversees every project. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, #214477, is active, and Thumbtack also lists a Construction Supervisor licence for the business. The site says HGM has been at this since 2017, working across Massachusetts and into southern New Hampshire. Sixteen written accounts sit on Google and Thumbtack, all from 2025 and 2026. Painting runs through them: an August 2025 client described sharp lines and colors that landed exactly as intended, another the same month said punch list items were finished promptly without any dispute, and a December 2025 client had a whole new house painted inside and out by a crew that also repaired work other people had left behind. The small jobs get the same care. In September 2025 Gui mounted a TV and set up an over-the-toilet organizer, protecting everything around the work. In December 2025 a leaking window frame, a damaged floor and a new storm window were handled quickly at what that homeowner called a very reasonable price. In March 2026 a client had a storm door installed, bifold doors added to closets and all the trim work done; in August 2026 a Thumbtack client had the kitchen and family room ceiling repainted, the front door area repaired and the foyer banister replaced. Kitchen and bathroom remodeling, flooring, decks and basement finishing are on the company's own service list and its Thumbtack profile, which shows 174 projects. For paint, trim, doors and the list of repairs that has been piling up, this is a straightforward call, and clients keep rebooking — the August 2025 pressure-washing customer went on to hire them for her son's house and her patio. For a full kitchen or bath, ask to walk through comparable projects and get the scope in writing before the deposit.
Gui and his team were truly excellent. They did a couple of smaller projects, including the repainting of my entire kitchen and family room ceiling and some repair work around my front door. But the big project they worked on was replacing the banister in my front foyer. You can see from the photos how gorgeous it turned out. The guys were all very nice and professional, and were committed to doing a great job. They definitely had experience and talent, and they were conscientious about taking care of my things and cleaning up every time. I would definitely hire them again!
Gui was a pleasure to work with. He arrived on time, communicated clearly throughout every step of the project, and kept me informed from start to finish. The finished work came out great, and I couldn't be happier with the results. I would definitely hire Gui and his team again for future projects around my house.
Very happy with the work. Professional, honest, and easy to work with. The project was completed on time, the quality was great, and everything was left clean when the job was finished. I would definitely recommend him and will use his services again in the future.
We cannot say enough great things about Gui and the team at HGM Services! They completely transformed the interior of our home and truly brought our vision to life. From start to finish, the team was incredibly detail-oriented — taking the time to fill cracks, clean and sand the walls, and ensure the paint finish was flawless throughout the house. One of our favorite parts of the project was the four fireplaces they painted, which added the perfect pop of color and character to each space. Beyond painting, the team also installed several light fixtures, a ceiling fan, and recessed medicine cabinets in our primary bathroom. It was such a relief to work with one company that could handle everything instead of coordinating multiple contractors. Gui also wallpapered our guest bathroom, and it has honestly become one of our favorite rooms in the house! Throughout the entire project, the team was professional, organized, and extremely clean — something we especially appreciated while living in the home with our 10-month-old daughter. We highly recommend HGM Services and will absolutely be using them again for future projects!
GUI was amazing! He was recommended by a friend and I was so happy with his work. He did a great job and was extremely professional. Work was flawless, he cleaned up after himself and I will definitely be calling him again.
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