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Paul R. runs Whitestone Co., a one-person handyman operation out of Waltham working under his Thumbtack profile as "Paul R." (the background-checked name behind it is Pavel Rogachev). About a year into the business, he's built a Current Top Pro badge and a 4.9-star average across 85 Thumbtack ratings. The reviews on file all describe lawn mower repairs, and the same story repeats: a customer asks for help, Paul responds within minutes, and the mower is running again within a day or two. One homeowner needed a no-start riding mower diagnosed — he found the problem and improvised a fix for a damaged spark plug cable. Another had oil, filter, blade sharpening and a full deck cleanup done in one visit. Customers describe him as prompt, respectful of their property even when no one's home, and willing to explain the upkeep so the mower keeps running. Thumbtack's own service list goes well beyond mowers — appliance installation, furniture assembly, accessibility ramps, general carpentry, and even basic auto maintenance like oil changes and brake pads — but every review quoted here is a lawn-and-garden equipment job, so it's worth asking about experience before booking him for one of the other trades. For a stalled mower, a stuck chainsaw, or a snow blower that won't start, he's a straightforward call — fast to respond and specific about what he found.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Paul R. "Whitestone Co.". 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
Lawn Mower Repair. Quick and easy to set up the appointment. Came out and performed the services on time and was respectful of my property even when no one was home. Price was fair and my mower is running great now. Details: Push (Walk-Behind) - Doesn't start - Blades damaged / need sharpening - Not running smoothly - My home, venue, etc.
Lawn Mower Repair. Paul did an amazing job on my mower. Changed oil and filter, sharpened blades and leveled and even wiped down the deck and console. Running like new again. Fast, friendly, professional and on time. Highly recommend Paul for any small engine jobs. Details: Riding - Blades damaged / need sharpening - Not running smoothly - At the pro's location - My home, venue, etc.
Lawn Mower Repair. Paul was prompt, efficient, and explained everything to me so I truly understood how to take care of the lawnmower, so it runs smoothly for many seasons to come. Thank you Paul!! Details: Push (Walk-Behind) - Doesn't start - My home, venue, etc.
Lawn Mower Repair. Paul did excellent work helping to identify the starting problem with my Riding mower. He was prompt in comunication and arrived as scheduled, identified any things to keep and eye on, and even came up with a creative solution to replace the damaged spark plug cable. Very pleasant to deal with. I'd call him again in a heartbeat! Details: Riding - Doesn't start - My home, venue, etc.
Lawn Mower Repair. Within minutes of me requesting someone to help fix my mower, Paul responded within 10 minutes. He was here the next day and diagnosed the problem within minutes. He came back today once I picked picked up the parts and within an hour my mower was running perfectly. What an outstanding job. What a nice guy! Details: Riding - Doesn't start - Blades damaged / need sharpening - My home, venue, etc.
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Shed craftsmanship5.0
Full bathroom remodels4.9
