Reading, MA 01867
A Reliable Handyman for Reading Homes
Home repairs, painting, mounting, and finish work for Reading families — priced honestly, scheduled around real life.
- Licensed & Insured
- Same-Day Available
- Satisfaction Guaranteed
Reading is a family town, and most of our calls here sound the same: the to-do list grew all year, the weekends keep filling up, and somebody finally said 'let's just get a pro.' That's us. Boston Handyman Co. is owner-operated, based in Melrose, and Reading is squarely inside our everyday service area.
We're also the rescue call for half-finished DIY projects — the wall that got opened up and never closed, the paint job that stopped at the tricky ceiling line, the IKEA wardrobe that fought back. No judgment. We finish it properly and you get your garage back.
From Birch Meadow to West Reading and everything off Main Street, we cover all of Reading — evenings until 8pm and Saturdays included.
Popular Jobs in Reading
- Finishing or fixing stalled DIY projects
- Interior painting — kids' rooms, hallways, ceilings
- TV mounting and playroom shelving, anchored safely
- Drywall repair after moves and mishaps
- Door, lock, and cabinet hardware fixes
- Seasonal caulking and weatherproofing
Services & Pricing in Reading
Flat rates for common jobs, and $100/hour (2-hour minimum) for custom work. No trip fee anywhere in our service area.
Reading Handyman FAQs
Do you work weekends in Reading?
Yes — Monday through Saturday, 7am to 8pm. Saturday slots are popular with Reading families, so they book out about a week ahead.
Can you finish a project someone else started?
Happily, and it's more common than you'd think. We'll assess what's there, tell you straight what it takes to finish right, and quote it before touching anything.
Is furniture anchoring included with assembly?
We anchor tall furniture (bookcases, wardrobes, dressers) to the wall on request at no extra charge during assembly — cheap insurance in a house with kids.
What's your minimum for a Reading visit?
Custom work is $100/hour with a 2-hour minimum. Flat-rate jobs (TV mounts from $99, drywall from $149) are priced as listed. Most Reading customers bundle 3–4 tasks into one visit.