Who do I hire for small home repairs in Boston, MA?

For small jobs in Boston, MA — drywall patches, a sticking door, minor carpentry — a licensed handyman or general contractor's small-jobs crew is the right call, typically $75–$150/hour or a flat half-day rate. Batch your list: one visit for five small fixes costs far less than five visits. Anything involving gas, panel electrical, or structural work needs the licensed trade instead.

What you can check yourself

• Write the full list before calling — pros price small jobs by the trip, not the task.
• Ask for a half-day rate instead of per-task pricing.
• Keep licensed-trade work (gas, electrical panel, structural) off the handyman list.

Typical cost

Typical in Boston, MA: $75–$150/hour, or $300–$600 for a half-day batch. Licensed, insured pros cost more than unlicensed — and are worth it for anything overhead, electrical, or water-adjacent.

When to call a pro

If water, gas, electricity, or structure is involved, skip the handyman route and call the licensed trade directly.

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