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Avatar for Phalan Construction & The Handyman

Phalan Construction & The Handyman

4.84(
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Phalan Construction & The Handyman

4.84(
291
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quality work
Recommended by 94% of Angi customers
Recommended by 94% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 years of experience

Thank you for your interest in Phalan Construction! Winner of the Angies List Super Service award 2011, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 2016. Please Contact Me by email at [email protected] or through the contact link at my website www.phalanconstruction.com. Include pictures and a detailed work list for best response. Please understand, I typically work by myself and if I am unable to respond to your email request or phone call within a reasonable time, it is due to prescheduled work. I am interested in your project, and if your to do list is still undone, please re-contact me at a later time. Thanks again, Bob Phalan

"The work was done thoughtfully and expeditiously"

Nate B on September 2025

Thank you for your interest in Phalan Construction! Winner of the Angies List Super Service award 2011, 12, 13, 14, 15 and 2016. Please Contact Me by email at [email protected] or through the contact link at my website www.phalanconstruction.com. Include pictures and a detailed work list for best response. Please understand, I typically work by myself and if I am unable to respond to your email request or phone call within a reasonable time, it is due to prescheduled work. I am interested in your project, and if your to do list is still undone, please re-contact me at a later time. Thanks again, Bob Phalan

"The work was done thoughtfully and expeditiously"

Nate B on September 2025


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D & S Partners Construction

5.00(
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D & S Partners Construction

5.00(
38
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Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

DS Partners Constructlon prides itself in delivering good quality work, excellent workmanship, timely delivery and attention to detail. Our goal is to ensure that we can deliver the vision you have for your project and that our company will remain your choice as the remodel company for future projects.

"I highly recommend Sanfer Rocha and D.S. Partners Construction for a bathroom remodel. Sanfer was professional, transparent with costs, and responsive to questions during the whole renovation process. His workers were skilled, prompt, and friendly. Sanfer also suggested vendors and provided helpful tips. I am very happy with our beautiful bathroom and would hire him again for another renovation."

Karen D on August 2025

DS Partners Constructlon prides itself in delivering good quality work, excellent workmanship, timely delivery and attention to detail. Our goal is to ensure that we can deliver the vision you have for your project and that our company will remain your choice as the remodel company for future projects.

"I highly recommend Sanfer Rocha and D.S. Partners Construction for a bathroom remodel. Sanfer was professional, transparent with costs, and responsive to questions during the whole renovation process. His workers were skilled, prompt, and friendly. Sanfer also suggested vendors and provided helpful tips. I am very happy with our beautiful bathroom and would hire him again for another renovation."

Karen D on August 2025


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Moylan Contracting

5.00(
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Moylan Contracting

5.00(
33
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
13 years of experience

With over 12 years of professional, licensed contracting and construction experience! I decided to start my own company in 2012. I specialize in remodeling interior and exterior. No job is too big or small and all of my contractors are licensed and insured. I'm always on the job while it is in progress to ensure my customers are pleased with the finished project! We specilize in kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, siding, doors and windows! Contact us today we look forward to serving you!

"The quality of the work is outstanding as was their assistance with design and choosing affordable and quality materials. They were reliable, prompt and always responsive and we highly recommend them!"

Barbara b on March 2024

With over 12 years of professional, licensed contracting and construction experience! I decided to start my own company in 2012. I specialize in remodeling interior and exterior. No job is too big or small and all of my contractors are licensed and insured. I'm always on the job while it is in progress to ensure my customers are pleased with the finished project! We specilize in kitchens, bathrooms, dining rooms, siding, doors and windows! Contact us today we look forward to serving you!

"The quality of the work is outstanding as was their assistance with design and choosing affordable and quality materials. They were reliable, prompt and always responsive and we highly recommend them!"

Barbara b on March 2024


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iCornerstone, Inc.

4.91(
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iCornerstone, Inc.

4.91(
46
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Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
37 years of experience

iCornerstone offers design through construction services and promotes Consumer Controlled Construction as a solution to over-pricing, under performance, unrealistic allowances, and quality issues. We provide designs, labor and material specifications, accurate project costs, camera monitoring, invoice review, project accounting, and construction support that allow the homeowner to act as the general contractor easily and with a minimal time commitment. The first three carry an hourly rate of $100, while the fourth is 15% of the cost of the work as you have defined it. After a free Initial Consultation, we provide a proposal for the cost of our services. Our platform networks regulators, engineers, subcontractors, service providers, and suppliers involved in your project so that everyone knows what everyone else knows, which is the hallmark of transparency and accountability. Everyone is on the same page. Their E-folios resolve the dilemma of "If only I had known, I would have asked." Everyone benefits, and nothing like the platform exists in the industry. Clients must provide us the names of subcontractors we do not know as a means of proving to themselves we do not steer business or have a conflict of interest. This strategy helps our network grow and ensures fairness. Our free, online, Consumer E-Folio / Project Organizer / Property Profile / Research Tool will help you, even if you do not involve us in your project, comes with no strings attached, and respects your privacy. Simply register at icornerstoneinc.com and have fun using it. We claim three remarkable achievements: no client has ever gone over budget; no subcontractor has ever been overpaid or unpaid without cause; and all clients receive the highest quality at the lowest price.

"For our home addition/renovation we are very grateful to have found Richard Connolly and his site iCornerstone. Our vision was a Two-story + basement + livable attic space home addition which would provide significant practical square footage to our existing house and integrate seamlessly with it. We interviewed a number of general contractors but we were overall a bit uncomfortable after the interviews due to gaps in transparency regarding how costs were calculated and how timelines were established, resulting in some lack of confidence. We happened upon Richard’s iCornerstone site via Angies. Richard provided an extremely transparent and detailed description of his unique and practical process, which delivered a set of superb designs along with a truly logical, transparent, and honest listing of costs, both materials and labor, at all stages, and how those costs were derived. Richard also delivered transparency on timelines, and he provided recommendations for all the needed tradespeople that he had historically a close working relationship with; alternatively we could have selected tradespeople of our own choosing. Richard and his process gave us the utmost confidence for proceeding. We proceeded with our renovation under Richard’s guidance and his own crew and the entire process went according to plan with excellent communication, rapport, and confidence at all stages from excavation to final finish work. Transparency, confidence-building, dependability, highly knowledgeable, customer-friendly, and results-oriented are all terms we would use to describe Richard and the iCornerstone process. We strongly recommend Richard for anyone contemplating any home renovation or home addition, large or small."

greg b on December 2025

iCornerstone offers design through construction services and promotes Consumer Controlled Construction as a solution to over-pricing, under performance, unrealistic allowances, and quality issues. We provide designs, labor and material specifications, accurate project costs, camera monitoring, invoice review, project accounting, and construction support that allow the homeowner to act as the general contractor easily and with a minimal time commitment. The first three carry an hourly rate of $100, while the fourth is 15% of the cost of the work as you have defined it. After a free Initial Consultation, we provide a proposal for the cost of our services. Our platform networks regulators, engineers, subcontractors, service providers, and suppliers involved in your project so that everyone knows what everyone else knows, which is the hallmark of transparency and accountability. Everyone is on the same page. Their E-folios resolve the dilemma of "If only I had known, I would have asked." Everyone benefits, and nothing like the platform exists in the industry. Clients must provide us the names of subcontractors we do not know as a means of proving to themselves we do not steer business or have a conflict of interest. This strategy helps our network grow and ensures fairness. Our free, online, Consumer E-Folio / Project Organizer / Property Profile / Research Tool will help you, even if you do not involve us in your project, comes with no strings attached, and respects your privacy. Simply register at icornerstoneinc.com and have fun using it. We claim three remarkable achievements: no client has ever gone over budget; no subcontractor has ever been overpaid or unpaid without cause; and all clients receive the highest quality at the lowest price.

"For our home addition/renovation we are very grateful to have found Richard Connolly and his site iCornerstone. Our vision was a Two-story + basement + livable attic space home addition which would provide significant practical square footage to our existing house and integrate seamlessly with it. We interviewed a number of general contractors but we were overall a bit uncomfortable after the interviews due to gaps in transparency regarding how costs were calculated and how timelines were established, resulting in some lack of confidence. We happened upon Richard’s iCornerstone site via Angies. Richard provided an extremely transparent and detailed description of his unique and practical process, which delivered a set of superb designs along with a truly logical, transparent, and honest listing of costs, both materials and labor, at all stages, and how those costs were derived. Richard also delivered transparency on timelines, and he provided recommendations for all the needed tradespeople that he had historically a close working relationship with; alternatively we could have selected tradespeople of our own choosing. Richard and his process gave us the utmost confidence for proceeding. We proceeded with our renovation under Richard’s guidance and his own crew and the entire process went according to plan with excellent communication, rapport, and confidence at all stages from excavation to final finish work. Transparency, confidence-building, dependability, highly knowledgeable, customer-friendly, and results-oriented are all terms we would use to describe Richard and the iCornerstone process. We strongly recommend Richard for anyone contemplating any home renovation or home addition, large or small."

greg b on December 2025


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Deyvin’s Construction, Inc.

4.97(
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Deyvin’s Construction, Inc.

4.97(
71
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
20 years of experience

Deyvin’s Construction is family owned and operated, we offer you an amazing 14 years of excellent experience. Your needs are treated as our own, we strongly believe that alone separates us from the rest. We value you as our customer and we sincerely hope to serve you now and in the future.

"Excellent work and attention to details. This is an excellent company with a great workers. I highly recommend them!"

victor f on October 2025

Deyvin’s Construction is family owned and operated, we offer you an amazing 14 years of excellent experience. Your needs are treated as our own, we strongly believe that alone separates us from the rest. We value you as our customer and we sincerely hope to serve you now and in the future.

"Excellent work and attention to details. This is an excellent company with a great workers. I highly recommend them!"

victor f on October 2025


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Neary Construction

4.92(
154
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Neary Construction

4.92(
154
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
30 years of experience

Neary Construction is fully licensed and insured and has over 30 years of experience in the carpentry and building field and has been serving the Greater Boston area for over 15 years. Liam Neary, owner of Neary Construction, began his career building and remodeling Irish pubs across the United States from Boston to San Diego. He also did custom work such as furniture making and cabinetry. Neary Construction has expanded to home building, home additions, home renovations and all types of construction services for both residential and commercial project needs. Neary Construction provides you with quality craftsmanship and strong customer support. We work closely with you throughout the building process to ensure that the project is completed to your full satisfaction....Your vision is our vision. Owner operated. Uses subs for electrical, plumbing, plaster, etc. Cost is determined by the job. No travel chargesOwner operated. Uses subs for electrical, plumbing and plaster. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. Please email or call rather than message center. You can also visit us on Facebook, to view all of our latest and up-to-date projects, Liam Neary Construction Facebook

"Highly recommended!! Liam did a wonderful job with my closer repair. The room was gutted to the studs from a water leak and Liam put it back together beautifully. I’m very happy with his craftsmanship and excellent work. He was courteous, professional, and very skilled. I’d highly recommend his services!"

Helen F on June 2025

Neary Construction is fully licensed and insured and has over 30 years of experience in the carpentry and building field and has been serving the Greater Boston area for over 15 years. Liam Neary, owner of Neary Construction, began his career building and remodeling Irish pubs across the United States from Boston to San Diego. He also did custom work such as furniture making and cabinetry. Neary Construction has expanded to home building, home additions, home renovations and all types of construction services for both residential and commercial project needs. Neary Construction provides you with quality craftsmanship and strong customer support. We work closely with you throughout the building process to ensure that the project is completed to your full satisfaction....Your vision is our vision. Owner operated. Uses subs for electrical, plumbing, plaster, etc. Cost is determined by the job. No travel chargesOwner operated. Uses subs for electrical, plumbing and plaster. Cost is determined by the job. No travel charge. Please email or call rather than message center. You can also visit us on Facebook, to view all of our latest and up-to-date projects, Liam Neary Construction Facebook

"Highly recommended!! Liam did a wonderful job with my closer repair. The room was gutted to the studs from a water leak and Liam put it back together beautifully. I’m very happy with his craftsmanship and excellent work. He was courteous, professional, and very skilled. I’d highly recommend his services!"

Helen F on June 2025


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HS General Contracting

4.97(
74
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HS General Contracting

4.97(
74
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
Recommended by 97% of Angi customers
Recommended by 97% of HomeAdvisor customers
18 years of experience

AS FAMILIES GROW AND LIFE STYLE CHANGES, IT'S NOT UNCOMMON FOR HOMEOWNERS TO FIND THEMSELVES IN NEED OF MORE SPACES IN THEIR HOME. HS GENERAL CONTRACTING PROVIDES A HIGH QUALITY EXPERIENCE IN HOME REMODELING. WE SPECIALIZE IN MAJOR HOME RENOVATIONS, KITCHEN AND BATHROOM REMODELS, ADDITIONS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION. WITH 18 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, OUR GOAL IS TO TRANSFORM YOUR HOUSE INTO A DREAM HOME.

"We recently hired HS General Contracting for multiple indoor and outdoor projects at our home. As always, Humberto's company provided excellent communication and follow up throughout the duration of the project. We highly recommend HS."

Mike D on December 2025

AS FAMILIES GROW AND LIFE STYLE CHANGES, IT'S NOT UNCOMMON FOR HOMEOWNERS TO FIND THEMSELVES IN NEED OF MORE SPACES IN THEIR HOME. HS GENERAL CONTRACTING PROVIDES A HIGH QUALITY EXPERIENCE IN HOME REMODELING. WE SPECIALIZE IN MAJOR HOME RENOVATIONS, KITCHEN AND BATHROOM REMODELS, ADDITIONS AND NEW CONSTRUCTION. WITH 18 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE, OUR GOAL IS TO TRANSFORM YOUR HOUSE INTO A DREAM HOME.

"We recently hired HS General Contracting for multiple indoor and outdoor projects at our home. As always, Humberto's company provided excellent communication and follow up throughout the duration of the project. We highly recommend HS."

Mike D on December 2025


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New England Carpentry Inc

5.00(
42
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New England Carpentry Inc

5.00(
42
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
Recommended by 95% of Angi customers
Recommended by 95% of HomeAdvisor customers
11 years of experience

**Due to our current installation schedule our minimum project is $10,000** Please call today to schedule your appointment 857-991-5434 We value our clients and always give our best. As the company owner, site supervisor and contractor, I personally manage the jobs to make sure we are achieving the highest possible standards. Our work is done with trusted in-house crews who I have worked with for years. New England Carpentry is fully licensed, registered and insured. Do not hesitate to call for a free estimate or for more information.

"I have hired New England Carpentry several times for various projects, including facade repairs and repaint on a 3-story multifamily property in South Boston to replacing deck railing and balusters to building out a washer/dryer door frame to fit a larger set of machines. Gil has always been responsive, reliable, and fair. He always worked through what his client wanted but gave recommendations to save cost without sacrificing quality and look. Gil is trustworthy and my go-to for any project. This review is also after some time has passed and I can confirm his quality work holds up. "

Christine E on November 2025

**Due to our current installation schedule our minimum project is $10,000** Please call today to schedule your appointment 857-991-5434 We value our clients and always give our best. As the company owner, site supervisor and contractor, I personally manage the jobs to make sure we are achieving the highest possible standards. Our work is done with trusted in-house crews who I have worked with for years. New England Carpentry is fully licensed, registered and insured. Do not hesitate to call for a free estimate or for more information.

"I have hired New England Carpentry several times for various projects, including facade repairs and repaint on a 3-story multifamily property in South Boston to replacing deck railing and balusters to building out a washer/dryer door frame to fit a larger set of machines. Gil has always been responsive, reliable, and fair. He always worked through what his client wanted but gave recommendations to save cost without sacrificing quality and look. Gil is trustworthy and my go-to for any project. This review is also after some time has passed and I can confirm his quality work holds up. "

Christine E on November 2025


"Everything went well except for the painting of the kitchen. My 2 year old could have done a better job"

Brian H on July 2020

A Boston area full service design/build remodeling firm offering planning and construction of kitchens, additions and other quality home renovations. Visit www.pegdesign.net/portfolio to see more of our projects!

"Everything went well except for the painting of the kitchen. My 2 year old could have done a better job"

Brian H on July 2020


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MMP Construction Inc

4.63(
214
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MMP Construction Inc

4.63(
214
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Super punctual
21 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

At MMP Construction we pride ourselves on delivering great craftsmanship, and providing the best customer experience at competitive prices. From complete remodeling and additions, to snow removal and minor roof repairs we also specialize in 203k and home style loans, MMP Construction will complete the job in a timely and professional manner. We understand the investments our customers are making and we proactively provide updated timelines and information regarding the job, from start to finish.

"We needed a skylight installed in our bathroom, and MMP did an excellent job--we are very happy with it! The team was friendly and worked quickly and efficiently to get it done before it got dark, and the quality of their work was excellent. Matt was very friendly and nice to communicate with as well, and always responded right away. I highly recommend MMP Construction to anyone looking for great quality work and excellent customer service."

Nathan S on November 2022

At MMP Construction we pride ourselves on delivering great craftsmanship, and providing the best customer experience at competitive prices. From complete remodeling and additions, to snow removal and minor roof repairs we also specialize in 203k and home style loans, MMP Construction will complete the job in a timely and professional manner. We understand the investments our customers are making and we proactively provide updated timelines and information regarding the job, from start to finish.

"We needed a skylight installed in our bathroom, and MMP did an excellent job--we are very happy with it! The team was friendly and worked quickly and efficiently to get it done before it got dark, and the quality of their work was excellent. Matt was very friendly and nice to communicate with as well, and always responded right away. I highly recommend MMP Construction to anyone looking for great quality work and excellent customer service."

Nathan S on November 2022

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Unfinished Carpentry questions, answered by experts

Whether or not you can fix water-damaged baseboards depends on the extent of the damage and the baseboard material. Medium-density fiberboard (MDF) baseboards cannot be repaired once severely water-damaged—you’ll need to replace the damaged sections with new baseboards. Wood baseboards may be repaired if the water damage is minimal and only affects a small portion of the baseboard.

Signs of structural damage include foundation cracks, roof leaks, bouncy floors, crumbling concrete, and cracked or leaning chimneys. Structural damage can make itself apparent in various ways, and sometimes, there may not be obvious signs. Inspect your foundation and roof annually to stay ahead of potentially serious structural problems. 

It’s sometimes safe to replace a load-bearing wall with a beam, but you need a structural engineer to sign off on the project. You’ll also likely have to upgrade to a steel I-beam or another material that’s stronger than wood to maintain the level of support you need without the wall underneath.

Yes, you can hammer a nail into a wall stud. But before you do, it’s important to confirm that you’re actually nailing into a stud—and not wiring, pipes, or ductwork. To check, find a few more studs in the wall, then measure to make sure they’re either 16 or 24 inches apart.

When building a house, it is customary to use 16d nails that measure 3 1/2 inches in length to construct the frame. These nails are crucial in providing the necessary support and stability for structural elements like joists and studs, which ensures a sturdy framework.

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