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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from J. White Handyman Design & Construction. 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
J. White Handyman Design & Construction is a Marblehead handyman and carpentry company. A recent Houzz customer said John and his son installed a back patio door and a large kitchen window and replaced multiple rotting boards and fascia on the house. That customer, who said they had used the Whites twice, wrote that Linda kept them informed through the whole process and got back to them promptly every time. The company says it is family-owned and run by John and Linda White, that it opened in 2016, and that its work is custom carpentry, painting, and small-to-midsize residential renovation and repair. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, number 198810, is active on the state registry in Linda M White's name. A recent Google reviewer said that during the initial walkthrough, John and Linda fixed multiple small issues on the spot at no charge, and that they gave realistic timelines and stuck to them. A recent Houzz reviewer said John and Linda kept the site clean and organized every day and that there were no surprises or hidden costs. A recent Houzz customer wrote, "We are finishing up the half bath on the first floor," with the master bathroom on the second floor starting next. A 2023 Google reviewer said that after a disaster was found under a leaking toilet, they replaced the toilet and ripped up the subfloor and laid a new one. A 2023 Houzz customer said John and Linda handled everything with the subcontractors on a basement renovation and completed the project on time; that 2023 reviewer added that the town building inspector commented on the quality of the work. A 2023 Google reviewer hired them to replace a bathroom ceiling, seal a leaky window, put in gutter covers and fix trim around a basement door, and said the work included clean-up. A 2021 Houzz customer said they completed a bathroom project and a wine closet. A 2023 Houzz reviewer who said they had known John and Linda for over ten years praised both their painting and their carpentry. In 2018, a Houzz customer who met them shortly after moving into a new home wrote that sending an email got a response, and the problem was fixed soon after.
I cannot recommend J. White enough. From the very beginning, John and Linda were professional, honest, and incredibly easy to work with. They gave realistic timelines and actually stuck to them, which is far too rare and so appreciated. During our initial walkthrough, they took the time to fix multiple small issues on the spot at no charge, which showed that they genuinely care about their customers (and potential customers!). Their pricing is honest, fair, and reasonable, and they were flexible with scheduling as well. Most importantly, the quality of John’s work is impeccable. Every project was completed with exceptional attention to detail and craftsmanship. Beyond their excellent work, they are simply kind people. They were wonderful with my puppy, who was very interested in being part of everything! Five stars without hesitation. If you’re looking for trustworthy, high-quality work from genuinely good people, J. White is the one to call.
John and Linda are an outstanding team. They are professional, communicate clearly and keep the site clean & organized every day. Their ability to pivot and/or problem solve in the moment is excellent as is the attention to detail & craftsmanship. Never any surprises or hidden costs. Everything turned out better than expected. Honest, reliable and truly skilled - I highly recommend them and will definitely hire them again!
I have used the Whites twice. Linda kept me informed during the entire process & got back to me promptly every time I contacted her. John & son did a high quality installation of my back patio door as well as a large kitchen window plus replaced multiple rotting boards & fascia on the house. So neat, professional plus beautiful carpentry work. They protected the surrounding areas & cleaned up after themselves. And, they show up exactly when they say they will be there. Reliable, responsible, friendly & top quality work. I love working with this company & will not work with anyone else going forward.
Linda and John are wonderful to work with. There are many words to describe their work ethics. Here are some of them, honest, reliable, great eyes for details, understanding your needs, making your vision come true, etc.... Oh most important, when they leave for the day, you would never know they were there. We are finishing up the half bath on the first floor. And now starting the master bathroom on the second floor.
John and Linda are the absolute best, after a disaster was found under a leaking toilet, they came out and fixed us right up. From replacing the toilet, ripping up sub floor and laying a new to Linda's final touches they are amazing to work with!
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