# MasterCare Handyman Services

**Trade:** Handyman · **Address:** 16 Bowen St, Newton, MA 02459, USA · **Phone:** (617) 969-3919 · **Website:** https://www.mastercarehandyman.com/ · **Languages:** English

**Rating: 4.1/5** (medium confidence) — from 11 reviews across 4 sources.
100% of sentiment-scored reviews read net-positive. Last 6 months: 2 reviews, 0 negative.

## The honest read

MasterCare Handyman Services is Marc Cohen's one-man shop out of Newton Center — the person homeowners with an old house call when something breaks and they don't know who else to ask. His Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is active, filed at the same Bowen Street address and phone number the business publishes on its own site.

The reviews, 11 of them from early 2025 through mid-2026, describe a genuinely wide range of small jobs done well: broken glass, leaky faucets, caulking, toilets, door hinges, grab bars, a tile kitchen backsplash, new window shades, a mantel piece, stairway railings, wall patching and painting, even a Ring camera install. One 2025 review specifically credits Marc with handling a 200-year-old house that "fights any attempt to upgrade or change it" — designing fixes that fit the space without disrupting it. Several reviewers mention he finds lower-cost solutions to problems that could have run more expensive, and pricing comes up repeatedly as reasonable.

Reviewers consistently describe him as prompt, communicative, and efficient, and more than one calls him the best handyman they've worked with in years of living around Boston. There's no complaint in the record.

For a homeowner, this reads as a reliable go-to for the odd jobs a bigger contractor won't take on — especially in an older home where standard fixes don't always fit.

**Strengths:**
- Old-house specialist — fixes fit 200-year-old spaces without disrupting them
- Wide repair range — glass, faucets, toilets, door hinges, mantels, railings
- Cost-conscious fixes — finds lower-cost solutions to pricier-looking problems
- Active licence — Massachusetts HIC registration verified current

## Claims & citations

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

- Handled repairs in a 200-year-old house that resists standard fixes, designing work that fit without disrupting the space. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBMGRMZThBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5afa94af2674c383!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCA0dLe8AE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marc does an incredible job! Our house is 200 years old and it seems to fight any attempt to upgrade or change it. Marc has the ability a…”
- Wide repair range in one shop: glass, faucets, toilets, door hinges, grab bars, a tile backsplash, mantel piece and stairway railings. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBOHRUb2dBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5afa94af2674c383!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCA8tTogAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Marc for all of your handyman needs. We hired Marc to install stairway railings and do some wall patching and painting…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURna3FmVG1nRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5afa94af2674c383!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDgkqfTmgE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Exceptional Handyman Service:

I recently hired Marc Cohen for a variety of home improvement tasks, and I couldn't be more thrilled with …”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oVlNHcERWSFpEVlVRMlUzUjBaRVpWTUhkZlRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5afa94af2674c383!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhVSGpDVHZDVUQ2U3R0ZEZVMHdfTXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marc is absolutely the most amazing handyman. He has transformed taking care of an old house from being a major pain to easy - he can fix…”
- Finds lower-cost solutions to problems that could otherwise run more expensive. _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTURBdHBLcTlnRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5afa94af2674c383!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMDAtpKq9gE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marc is efficient, fairly priced and is delightful to work with.  He finds low cost solutions to what could be expensive problems”
- Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration is verified active (HIC #214440, effective 2025-01-05, expires 2027-01-04). _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 214440 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Marc Cohen (effective 2025-01-05, expires 2027-01-04) — Home Imp…”
- Small home repairs and maintenance. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oVlNHcERWSFpEVlVRMlUzUjBaRVpWTUhkZlRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5afa94af2674c383!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhVSGpDVHZDVUQ2U3R0ZEZVMHdfTXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marc is absolutely the most amazing handyman. He has transformed taking care of an old house from being a major pain to easy - he can fix…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.mastercarehandyman.com) — “MasterCare Handyman Services is an owner-operated handyman business based in Newton, MA offering a wide range of small home repair, maintena…”
- Interior painting. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBNjczRzh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5afa94af2674c383!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCA673G8wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marc is a great handyman, very professional and efficient. He has done multiple jobs for me including painting, changing air filters, rep…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChZDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBdGRxZlVnEAE!2m1!1s0x0:0x5afa94af2674c383!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCAtdqfUg%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marc did some painting and installed a ring camera for us.  He is incredible so kind and prices are so fair.  I recommend 100%”
- Faucet and fixture repair. _(confidence: high)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBNjczRzh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5afa94af2674c383!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCA673G8wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marc is a great handyman, very professional and efficient. He has done multiple jobs for me including painting, changing air filters, rep…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sCi9DQUlRQUNvZENodHljRjlvT21oVlNHcERWSFpEVlVRMlUzUjBaRVpWTUhkZlRYYxAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5afa94af2674c383!3m1!1s2@1:CAIQACodChtycF9oOmhVSGpDVHZDVUQ2U3R0ZEZVMHdfTXc%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marc is absolutely the most amazing handyman. He has transformed taking care of an old house from being a major pain to easy - he can fix…”
- Specializes in Handyman _(confidence: high)_
  - [State License Registry](https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search) — “MA hic license 214440 registry-verified active — registry holder of record: Marc Cohen (effective 2025-01-05, expires 2027-01-04) — Home Imp…”
  - [Official Website](https://www.mastercarehandyman.com) — “MasterCare Handyman Services is an owner-operated handyman business based in Newton, MA offering a wide range of small home repair, maintena…”
- Also offers House Painting _(confidence: medium)_
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBOHRUb2dBRRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5afa94af2674c383!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCA8tTogAE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ I highly recommend Marc for all of your handyman needs. We hired Marc to install stairway railings and do some wall patching and painting…”
  - [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/reviews/data=!4m8!14m7!1m6!2m5!1sChdDSUhNMG9nS0VJQ0FnTUNBNjczRzh3RRAB!2m1!1s0x0:0x5afa94af2674c383!3m1!1s2@1:CIHM0ogKEICAgMCA673G8wE%7C%7C?hl=en) — “5★ Marc is a great handyman, very professional and efficient. He has done multiple jobs for me including painting, changing air filters, rep…”

## License

Status: **active** (#214440, hic) — verified against the official MA state registry on 2026-08-10, never self-reported.
Re-check at the official registry: https://contractorhub.mass.gov/s/hic-contractor-search

## Sources

- [Google](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MasterCare%20Handyman%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJ6aRefEaD44kRg8N0Jq-U-lo): 5.0★ from 13 ratings
- [Google Reviews](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=MasterCare%20Handyman%20Services&query_place_id=ChIJ6aRefEaD44kRg8N0Jq-U-lo): Listed on this source
- [Official Website](https://www.mastercarehandyman.com): Self-reported profile and service details
- [Exa](https://www.mastercarehandyman.com/): 0 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)
- [Exa](https://aginginplacenewengland.com/providers/ma/newton/mastercare-handyman-services-newton-ma): 2 web mentions across the open web (each linked to its source)

## Recent reviews

- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Liz Bouvier · 2026-06-27**: marc is a skilled handyman - excellent at communication!
⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Megan Greenfield · 2026-06-25**: Marc is absolutely the most amazing handyman. He has transformed taking care of an old house from being a major pain to easy - he can fix a wide range of things (broken glass, faucet, caulking, toilets, grate,
door hinges, and the list goes on and on) and is so efficient at getting work done. Couldn…
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Darren Gwin · 2026-01-21**: We highly recommend MasterCare Handyman Services. Marc is responsive, reliable, and incredibly kind. He did a masterful job at completing the projects we needed his help on, and we feel lucky to have found his services.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Lem Lanier · 2025-02-23**: Exceptional Handyman Service:

I recently hired Marc Cohen for a variety of home improvement tasks, and I couldn't be more thrilled with the results. From start to finish, the experience was outstanding.

Marc Cohen tackled a diverse range of projects with skill and precision:
He expertly installed …
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · JB Lyon · 2025-02-08**: Marc is efficient, fairly priced and is delightful to work with.  He finds low cost solutions to what could be expensive problems
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · L B · 2025-02-04**: Marc is a great handyman, very professional and efficient. He has done multiple jobs for me including painting, changing air filters, repairing walls, installing a mantel piece, fixing a loose faucet, etc. I would highly recommend him!
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · M L · 2025-02-03**: We've lived in and around Boston for many years and Marc is easily the best handyman that we've ever worked with. He is efficient, prompt, communicative, and skilled. His pricing is very reasonable and we feel lucky to have found him.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Steve Bearak · 2025-02-03**: Best experience we’ve had with a handyman. Prompt, friendly, skilled, detailed and spotless. Worked through simple and complicated projects. Fortunate to find him.
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Meridith Gross · 2025-02-02**: Marc did some painting and installed a ring camera for us.  He is incredible so kind and prices are so fair.  I recommend 100%
- **5/5 · Google Reviews · Jerry Gould · 2025-02-01**: Marc does an incredible job! Our house is 200 years old and it seems to fight any attempt to upgrade or change it. Marc has the ability and experience to design and execute projects that fit, don’t disrupt and work efficiently even in cranky old spaces like ours, he’s a great guy too!

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