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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from The Local Handyman. 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
A recent customer whose list of home projects had reached ten described Joshua's work on rotten wood siding, a new attic door, stairs and trim, drywall repair and painting, four broken closets and a broken fence gate, along with installing four smoke/CO detectors. That customer said he kept them informed every step of the way. The Local Handyman's website describes residential handyman, carpentry, repair, remodeling and related home-improvement services in central Massachusetts, naming towns such as Boylston, Shrewsbury, Worcester and Holden. Its Massachusetts home improvement contractor registration, number 215299, is active on the state registry, with Joshua B Viano as holder of record. On Google it holds 142 ratings at 5 stars, and Thumbtack shows 95 ratings at 5.0. A customer said Josh kept to the committed start date on a job to rip out old tile shower walls and custom fit new large panels. Joshua installed two handheld bidets for a customer; when a water sound started in the toilet tank after he left, he first guided the customer through the fix over the phone, then came back and fixed it. Josh did mold remediation and exhaust fan work in a customer's bathroom. Joshua replaced rotted trim around a garage door and side door and installed a deadbolt, and that customer said he cleaned all debris after finishing. For a dryer hose that came undone in a cellar ceiling, Joshua came out the next morning, fixed it and put in a valve he recommended. One customer booked Josh about two months in advance and said he gives a detailed quote for the whole job, with the materials included in the overall price. A 2025 customer said Joshua and his team refinished their basement and came exactly when planned. A 2025 customer said Josh replaced some rotted steps and deck boards and cleaned everything up. A 2023 customer said Josh drilled through multiple layers of wood to install a dryer vent in a vinyl-sided home.
When the list of projects for my home had risen to ten, I realized that the ideal situation would be to find one person with the expertise to tackle all of the projects. I knew it was a longshot, but when I read all of the glowing reviews for the Local Handyman, I reached out to Joshua whose quick response and expert advice for all of the projects was music to my ears. From larger projects (rotten wood siding in a tricky place on the exterior of my home, a new attic door, stairs and trim, dry wall repair/painting, four badly broken closets and a broken fence gait) to smaller projects (installing four smoke/CO detectors, three toilet paper holders and three ceiling panels for plumbing access) the breadth and depth of Joshua’s expertise is phenomenal! In addition to his remarkable technical and problem-solving skills, Joshua is a superb communicator, keeping me informed every step of the way, providing clear options and pragmatic advice. The overall experience was perfect. Joshua is a trifecta with his amazing skills, his interpersonal attentiveness, and his very reasonable prices. I have already recommended him to family members and friends. It is incredibly reassuring to know that he will come back for future projects!!!
Joshua repaired my kitchen cabinet door hinges and hung window blinds for me. His workmanship is excellent. He is a great communicator, always responsive. He was always on time and was a pleasure to work with. I will be calling him again! Thanks Joshua :)
I needed help assembling 3 counter stools. I called and was scheduled for the next morning. The team was very professional and helpful and did an awesome job!
Josh was super detailed when quoting/prepping and easy to work with. He kept to the committed project start date and had great communication during the project to rip out some old tile shower walls and custom fit new large panels.
Had an emergency later in the day, I called Joshua from Local Handyman and he fixed the issue quickly!
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2 changes recorded — last scanned Sep 30, 2026.
Custom carpentry5.0
Countertop finishes4.9
Broad project range4.8