Serving Whitinsville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1996
Warranties offered
Small jobs welcome
"Handyman was very good, professional and knowledgeable!"
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Serving Whitinsville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 1988
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Bob is a superb handyman and contractor. He has years of experience in all house-related projects. He has great ideas and his work is meticulous. Highly recommend for all home repair and updating needs."
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Serving Whitinsville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2004
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"Mo is a true professional in his work and the best handyman you will ever need. I hired him to fix our kitchen cabinets and install some new ones. He did his work with such care and ease. He has a pleasant personality, which makes it easier to work with him. He works with your schedule, Highly recommended!"
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Serving Whitinsville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
Warranties offered
"On time, prepared, knew how to complete job accurately. Adam was friendly, professional, and knew exactly what he was doing. I would highly recommend to anyone. I will be using for future services."
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Serving Whitinsville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"You can rely on this man for all your home improvement needs; his quality is exceptional. He is reasonable as far as price."
Serving Whitinsville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2022
Free estimates
Small jobs welcome
"Matt was easy to work with and great at his craft. He suggested upgrades that made our project even better. He doesn’t stop until the project is finished. I’ve already asked him to put us on his calendar for future projects,"
Serving Whitinsville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2025
Free estimates
Warranties offered
"Highly Recommend! Great services from a great small company! Have worked with Victory several times for smaller projects around my property and the work, professionalism, and customer service is top notch! Highly recommend for anyone looking for some work done on their house!"
Serving Whitinsville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 1997
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Rick was polite, professional and was communicative. Will hire him again when we remodel our kitchen this winter."
Serving Whitinsville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
In business since 2019
Small jobs welcome
Credit card accepted
"From initial estimate interview through wind-up of a two-day intense drainage ditching project including bush and tree removal, I was pleased with Tim Barry and his two co-workers. I definitely would recommend hiring this team if you have a project that needs doing!"
Serving Whitinsville, MA and surrounding areas
Approved
Super Service Award Winner
In business since 2000
Free estimates
Emergency services offered
"Jim was very easy to communicate with, he responded promptly to our texts. He arrived promptly and completed the job in a timely manner. Jim was able to create an access to our main water shut off, exactly what we needed. He was very professional and pleasant to deal with."
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