Mr kay Handyman Services

Mr. Kay Handyman Services is a one-man handyman shop in Boston, and by its own account still a young one — the company calls itself a "local home improvement start-up" with about five years under its belt. The work is run by its owner, who goes by "Mr. Kay," and covers the everyday list: repairs, interior painting, drywall, carpentry, fixture installs, and small renovations for both homes and commercial spaces. What you can see of the reputation is small but uniformly good. Google shows a 5-star average across three ratings, and Angi another 5.0 from four; two of the Google reviews landed in 2026, with customers calling him professional and quick to resolve the problem. It's a short history rather than a deep one — six reviews in total, going back to 2021 — so treat the perfect score as encouraging rather than proven. The thing to nail down before booking is credentials. Every "licensed and insured" line here, including Angi's "Approved" badge, is self-reported — none of it is checked against a state registry — so ask for the actual license and an insurance certificate in writing. One more small flag: Angi's profile claims "18 years of experience," which doesn't square with the "over five years" the company states elsewhere. Worth a direct question. For small home repairs, painting, and fixture work where you want to deal directly with the owner, Mr. Kay is a reasonable call. Get a written estimate — the business advertises free ones — and confirm the license and insurance details yourself before the work starts.