The Handyman Inc.

The Handyman Inc. is a Newburyport repair and restoration shop whose customers talk about Charles by name. The company says it has been in business since 2010 and serves Newburyport and Salisbury, offering exterior trim, masonry and plaster restoration along with general handyman tasks. The state registry shows its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration as active. Some of the work is on old houses. In a September 2025 review, the owner of an 1810 house bought in disrepair said Charles and his team restored the exterior, sending many photos of what they found as they peeled back layers of rot and recommending repairs that balanced longevity with the house's historic elements. An October 2025 reviewer said the team did masonry, trim and siding repair, painting and stair tread replacements on an 1880s home. More recently, a June 2026 customer said Charles completed a small, partial update to a half-bath, and a July 2026 reviewer said Charles and Joseph were communicative, courteous and timely. An August 2026 reviewer said the cost was reasonable and within budget. Google shows 4.6 stars from 8 ratings. In a two-star June 2025 review, a customer said the company massively underestimated the job, charged for two consultations after the fact and made mistakes the customer had to pay for, ending in a bill they called outrageous, though they described the work itself as precision work.