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Shed craftsmanship5.0
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The Handy Hive is a Needham-area handyman and furniture-assembly business run by Alex. Customers describe him handling outdoor trim repair, door-trim painting, shed barriers, indoor maintenance, sofa repairs, a whole-house-fan removal, and pull-down-ladder installation. The 2026 written reviews repeatedly mention punctual arrival, clear communication, careful work, efficient completion, and cleanup. Thumbtack lists 4.8 stars from 40 ratings, 12 projects, three years in business, and handyman, general-contracting, furniture-assembly, and picture-hanging services. The profile says Alex handles work that does not require specialized trade licenses. Before booking, confirm that the planned task fits that scope and agree on the estimate, minimum charge, materials, and responsibility for any specialized work. The Handy Hive looks suited to homeowners who need carpentry, assembly, maintenance, and small repairs. Its recent written history is positive, while the service boundary makes the project scope worth confirming before scheduling.
Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from The Handy Hive. 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
Alex arrived on time and ready to work. We talked through the projects I had for him. The work included outdoor trim repair which required replacement and painting of door trim and installation of a wire mesh barrier along the shed. Indoor repairs and maintenance included tasks like fixing a cabinet glide assembly, installing bathroom hardware, and cleaning the dryer vent. He moved from project to project efficiently and successfully completed all the tasks to my satisfaction. I felt very comfortable having him come in my home. He wore booties in the house and cleaned up as he went. I look forward to hiring Alex again the next time there are household tasks to complete!
I hired alex to do several tasks around my home that I am not able to do. He was very punctual and easy to communicate with. He also was very understanding and professional about there being other contractors there at the same time and about me hopping in and out of meetings throughout the day. He was able to source all the right tools and materials needed for the job and complete them in a timely manner. He followed the list I had given him and charged a fair price. While we did have some initial misunderstandings on a couple tasks, Alex made sure to rectify that promptly and the final end result was well worth it. I would recommend him if you need work done around your home!
Excellent craftsmanship and identified issue quickly and had all the right tools to make it work - our sofas look as good as new
Great removal of whole house fan and installation of a pull down ladder. Efficient work and clean up well. Professional interactions.
These guys were great. Quick, efficient, picked up after themselves. They also let me know if a few things that I didn’t know about that they fix for me on the spot.. 10/10 would recommend
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Shed craftsmanship5.0
Full bathroom remodels4.9
