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Typical Greater Boston range for this kind of work, from regional averages — not a quote from Upgrade Handyman Service. 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
Upgrade Handyman Service is a veteran-owned handyman and remodeling business based in Spencer, Massachusetts, working across Worcester County towns including Spencer, Worcester, Auburn, Grafton, Shrewsbury and neighboring communities. Its Massachusetts Home Improvement Contractor license (207347) is registry-verified and active, and the Better Business Bureau grades the business A+. Reviewers from 2024 through 2026 consistently describe fast callbacks, on-time arrivals and fair pricing across jobs ranging from doorknob and storm-door repairs to flooring installs, painting and a shed rebuild. One 2026 review flagged a deck-stair job where a promised concrete pad was skipped in favor of laying the stairs on asphalt.
Max started out strong. He did a rebuild of my deck stairs and it seemed like solid work overall, but then i started noticing shortcuts. He never poured a concrete pad at the end of the stairs and instead said it would be fine laying on the asphalt. We also had in writing that he would do the railing on my front cement stairs. His drill bit he used to drill in the cement broke and he required that i pay him for a new one that could drill through rebar. He then left and never came back and never completed the job. Kept pushing the work back and eventually just stopped answering altogether. I needed this work for the sale of my home and he really let me down. Now I'm stuck with a very shoddy railing that wobbles all over the place. Beware! Use licensed contractors for your own protection, otherwise you will be at the mercy of the handyman “not feeling like finishing the work”!!
Max did a great job on my front door entrance. He is professional and detailed. Explained all steps taken
Max is professional, knowledgeable, polite and a hard worker. Highly recommend!
I hired Max with Upgrade Handyman Service to repair my 20-year-old shed. It honestly needed to be replaced, but since a replacement wasn't in my budget, he worked with me to make the structure functional and safe again. It turned out to be an involved job, but he handled it all perfectly. Max was incredibly responsive, reliable, and showed up exactly when he said he would. He is highly detail-oriented and clearly passionate about his craft. He got the job done right, cleaned up the workspace perfectly, and saved my shed for a few more years. I got great value for my money and will absolutely be hiring him again for future jobs!
Our doorknobs were old, and one was completely stuck. They replaced both, and were very quick. Did a great job and the new doorknobs look great. Thank you!
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1 change recorded — last scanned Sep 19, 2026.
Ceiling work3.4
Deck building3.1