# JR'S Handyman Services

**Trade:** Handyman · **Address:** 12 Observatory Ave, Haverhill, MA 01832, USA · **Phone:** (978) 648-4118 · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 3.4/5** (medium confidence) — from 18 reviews across 2 sources. A 0–5 star rating built from what customers and the public say (every review and mention weighted by where it was posted, how old, how detailed and how credible it is, shrunk toward a 3.5★ baseline when evidence is thin) plus what the record shows (Reddit recommendations or warnings, a registry-verified licence, how recently they were reviewed, customer work photos, BBB grade, negative news, a revoked licence). Positive record counts only as far as the reviews have earned it; penalties count in full. Confidence describes how much weighted evidence stands behind the number, never the number itself: low when fewer than about five normal reviews' worth of weight (or mentions only) support it, medium up to about twenty, high beyond that across at least two sources. An operator flag for a suspicious review pattern caps a rating at 3.5★ and marks it low.
94% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 0 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

JR'S Handyman Services is a Haverhill outfit — JR and a small crew — with a written history of small, varied home fixes: a mailbox rebolted to a granite post, a woodpecker hole in a roof eave, doors hung, and a walled-off AC unit removed and patched over so 'you can't even tell it was there.' That review history runs from 2021 through early 2025, with nothing posted since.

Across that stretch the recurring theme is fast turnaround: a 2025 review describes JR fixing a loose mailbox the same day he was called, in freezing wind, and a 2024 review describes a gutter repaired the morning after a call. Other reviews describe hanging nine doors in a new home (2022), replacing drywall and installing a ceiling fan within four days of the request (2022), and smoothing a concrete repair alongside a stair-tread replacement (2021) — all described as quick, tidy work at a fair price. One review from 2023 breaks that pattern: a customer who drove two hours for a twice-confirmed on-site appointment says JR never showed, then said by phone he was at another job 30 minutes away.

Nothing else in these reviews raises a complaint about the quality of finished work — only that one missed appointment — so it's worth confirming a scheduled visit the day before, especially for anything that requires travel.

A reasonable fit for a scattered list of small repairs; worth asking whether JR is still taking new jobs in the area, since the most recent review on file is from February 2025.

**Strengths:**
- Fast turnaround — same-day or next-morning response in most reviews
- Tidy, detailed work — doors, drywall, concrete, and AC removal
- Fair pricing — repeatedly called reasonable and fair

**Concerns:**
- Missed appointment — a 2023 review reported a no-show after driving 2 hours
- Dated activity — most recent review on file is from February 2025

## Claims & citations

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

- Fast turnaround — same-day or next-morning response in several dated reviews _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnZ2FybXRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCggarmtQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JR answered my first call and was friendly and responsive to setting up a time to come fix our mailbox bolted to our granite post that ha…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3cC1PXzhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7p-O_8gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I needed some minor repair on a gutter. JR came out the very next morning after my call and did the repair job perfectly. The quick respo…”
- Detailed, tidy work across small jobs — doors, drywall, concrete, AC removal _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKcWJXa1pREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDJqbWkZQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Took on an absolute nightmare of a job getting an old through-wall AC unit out; patched the hole and replaced the siding. You can’t even …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1c2RhNHJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICusda4rQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JR and his team did an excellent job fitting 9 doors in my new home. They were fast clean and reasonably priced for their services. I wil…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyNXJHWDVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC25rGX5gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I reached out to JRs handyman service last Friday and they were able to repair drywall and install a ceiling fan for me today, Tuesday. H…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhOGR2VnZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICa8dvVvwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These folks are great! Came in, determined what supplies were needed, picked them up, and got started. Replaced a stair tread, and painte…”
- A 2023 review reported a missed, twice-confirmed appointment with no on-site show _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKbi1meV93RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDJn-fy_wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “1★ I had a scheduled appointment with Jr after communicating via phone call and email about the scope of work.  I confirmed the appointment …”
- Google shows a 4.8-star average across 25 ratings _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google](https://maps.google.com/?cid=8174054934604357287&g_mp=CiVnb29nbGUubWFwcy5wbGFjZXMudjEuUGxhY2VzLkdldFBsYWNlEAIYBCAA) — “Google: 4.8★ from 25 ratings”
- Interior door installation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwcmVxbmxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpreqnlQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ After reading another review that mentioned hanging 9 doors , I called to have an antique door installed in my kitchen. Looks great, fast…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1c2RhNHJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICusda4rQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JR and his team did an excellent job fitting 9 doors in my new home. They were fast clean and reasonably priced for their services. I wil…”
- Drywall and ceiling fan installation _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyNXJHWDVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC25rGX5gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I reached out to JRs handyman service last Friday and they were able to repair drywall and install a ceiling fan for me today, Tuesday. H…”
- Gutter repair _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3cC1PXzhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7p-O_8gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I needed some minor repair on a gutter. JR came out the very next morning after my call and did the repair job perfectly. The quick respo…”
- Roof eave repair _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYaF9MTnpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXh_LNzgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JR did a great job repairing a hole in my roof eve caused by a woodpecker. He was there the day after I called and completed the job in 2…”
- Concrete patch and stair tread repair _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUNhOGR2VnZ3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICa8dvVvwE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ These folks are great! Came in, determined what supplies were needed, picked them up, and got started. Replaced a stair tread, and painte…”
- Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNnZ2FybXRRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCggarmtQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JR answered my first call and was friendly and responsive to setting up a time to come fix our mailbox bolted to our granite post that ha…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURIX0xUc2NBEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDH_LTscA%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JR’s Handyman Services did an excellent job! I highly recommend them!”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUM2bmQtSXJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC6nd-IrQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Good  reliable handyman services and does good work”
- Also offers Windows / Siding / Gutters _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUQ3cC1PXzhnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgID7p-O_8gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I needed some minor repair on a gutter. JR came out the very next morning after my call and did the repair job perfectly. The quick respo…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURKcWJXa1pREAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDJqbWkZQ%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Took on an absolute nightmare of a job getting an old through-wall AC unit out; patched the hole and replaced the siding. You can’t even …”
- Also offers Carpentry _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURwcmVxbmxRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDpreqnlQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ After reading another review that mentioned hanging 9 doors , I called to have an antique door installed in my kitchen. Looks great, fast…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUN1c2RhNHJRRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgICusda4rQE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JR and his team did an excellent job fitting 9 doors in my new home. They were fast clean and reasonably priced for their services. I wil…”
- Also offers Specialty Services _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSUMyNXJHWDVnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIC25rGX5gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I reached out to JRs handyman service last Friday and they were able to repair drywall and install a ceiling fan for me today, Tuesday. H…”
- Also offers Roofing _(confidence: low)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnSURYaF9MTnpnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x717013a7af9f1ea7!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgIDXh_LNzgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ JR did a great job repairing a hole in my roof eve caused by a woodpecker. He was there the day after I called and completed the job in 2…”

## License

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## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=JR'S%20Handyman%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJpU3s9oAD44kRpx6fr6cTcHE): 4.8★ from 25 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=JR'S%20Handyman%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJpU3s9oAD44kRpx6fr6cTcHE): Listed on this source
- [Angi](https://www.angi.com/companylist/us/ma/new-bedford/jrs-the-handyman-reviews-163068524.htm): Listed on this source

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Wendy Geraci · 2025-02-17**: JR answered my first call and was friendly and responsive to setting up a time to come fix our mailbox bolted to our granite post that had come loose. His team came the same day, even though it was windy and freezing cold, they were warm, and friendly and picked up the supplies they needed and secur…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Mike smith · 2024-11-10**: Great guy, shot him a text yesterday to see if he could come unmount my tv last minute before I move and he was here the next day at noon! In and out service with a smile, JR will be my goto guy from now on for any handyman service in the future 💪🏽
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Ken Nobrega · 2024-10-31**: JR did a great job repairing a hole in my roof eve caused by a woodpecker. He was there the day after I called and completed the job in 20 minutes.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Richard Morse · 2024-09-13**: JR’s Handyman Services did an excellent job! I highly recommend them!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · James · 2024-08-29**: I needed some minor repair on a gutter. JR came out the very next morning after my call and did the repair job perfectly. The quick response was greatly appreciated. I highly recommend JR'S Handyman Services.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Justin Guimond · 2024-06-21**: JR and his crew did great work and on a very hot day. Gave me a fair price.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Takstar · 2024-06-07**: JR's was great to work with. He came out within a day to provide an estimate for the job. He responded to my inquiry promptly and provided a very fair and reasonable price. The entire time JR provided text communications about when he planned to complete the job and came a day early because of rain …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jay McClenaghan · 2023-08-26**: After reading another review that mentioned hanging 9 doors , I called to have an antique door installed in my kitchen. Looks great, fast, and great value.
- **1/5 · Google Reviews · John Hartz · 2023-07-25**: I had a scheduled appointment with Jr after communicating via phone call and email about the scope of work.  I confirmed the appointment with Jr. twice.  I had to drive 2 hours to meet Jr on site and Jr. didn't show up.  After waiting for 15 minutes, I called and Jr said that he was at a job site 30…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steve Palmer · 2023-07-19**: Took on an absolute nightmare of a job getting an old through-wall AC unit out; patched the hole and replaced the siding. You can’t even tell it was there. I absolutely recommend them!

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