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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Papa Bear Property Services. 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
Papa Bear Property Services describes itself on its website as providing handyman services, lawn care, and snow blowing and shoveling for homeowners. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, number 200103, is active on the state registry, held by Papa Bear Property Services LLC. On Thumbtack it shows 4.9 stars from 79 ratings; on Google it shows 2.3 stars from three. A 2021 customer on Thumbtack said David came through on a tight timeline, helping replace an old copper water line and install a new dishwasher. A 2021 customer said Dave installed a dishwasher for less than originally quoted. A 2021 customer said Dave installed a basement bulkhead in an older house, dealt with the issues it raised and got the job done. A 2021 customer said Dave replaced a broken bathroom fan, left no mess and took away the old vent. A 2021 Houzz reviewer wrote that Dave installed flooring, built a new porch, painted several rooms, hung a TV stand, repaired cabinet doors and installed screened in doors, on time and on budget. A 2025 Google reviewer wrote "Extremely unsafe driver Extremely unprofessional". A 2025 Google reviewer wrote "Unbelievable how unprofessional people can be".
Unbelievable how unprofessional people can be.
Extremely unsafe driver Extremely unprofessional
I contacted David with a tight timeline but he came through and helped me replace an old copper water line and install a new dishwasher successfully. Highly recommended.
Dave is super nice, responded quickly, and showed up when he said he would. He installed my dishwasher, and even did it for less than originally quoted. I'll be calling him for everything around the house now.
Dave did a great job installing our basement Bulkhead. It’s an older house so there were issues! Dave dealt with these and got the job done.
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Glued-down floors sanded and refinished3.5
