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Scott's Handy Services

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Scott's Handy Services

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
467 local quotes requested
36 years of experience

If you are in need of a reliable handyman service, look no further. We have been proudly serving the southern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island areas for over 30 years. With our extensive experience and expertise, you can trust us to handle any household repair or maintenance task. Whether it's fixing a leaky faucet, painting a room, or assembling furniture, we've got you covered. Our team of skilled and professional handymen is dedicated to providing excellent service and ensuring your satisfaction. We understand the importance of a well-maintained home, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every job. So, why wait? Contact us today and let us take care of all your handyman needs. ScottsHandyServices.com

"Scott was very quick to respond and get the job done. He is very knowledgeable. His prices were fair. I will definitely be calling him again! I thought I needed a new faucet but he let me know all I needed was a new hose. I really appreciated his honesty. He saved me some $$$."

Melissa P on March 2025

If you are in need of a reliable handyman service, look no further. We have been proudly serving the southern Massachusetts and northern Rhode Island areas for over 30 years. With our extensive experience and expertise, you can trust us to handle any household repair or maintenance task. Whether it's fixing a leaky faucet, painting a room, or assembling furniture, we've got you covered. Our team of skilled and professional handymen is dedicated to providing excellent service and ensuring your satisfaction. We understand the importance of a well-maintained home, and we strive to exceed your expectations with every job. So, why wait? Contact us today and let us take care of all your handyman needs. ScottsHandyServices.com

"Scott was very quick to respond and get the job done. He is very knowledgeable. His prices were fair. I will definitely be calling him again! I thought I needed a new faucet but he let me know all I needed was a new hose. I really appreciated his honesty. He saved me some $$$."

Melissa P on March 2025


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Groundworks

3.72(
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Groundworks

3.72(
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Customers say: Super punctual
42 local quotes requested
41 years of experience

Groundworks, previously Busy Dog Basement Technologies, specializes in helping homeowners with their waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space, and remodeling needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or basement. MA HIC 164895

"I had the annual maintenance on our Water Grabber system performed today by service technician Archie Boone. Archie as always great customer service, communication and professionalism. It is always a pleasure to see him. He has been servicing our system the past several years. I highly recommend Groundworks and Archie for their services."

Mike S on October 2025

Groundworks, previously Busy Dog Basement Technologies, specializes in helping homeowners with their waterproofing, foundation repair, crawl space, and remodeling needs. Our top priority is providing high-quality home repair solutions and personalized service across Massachusetts and Rhode Island. With fully trained technicians, industry-leading products, and nationally backed warranties, Groundworks is here to restore your foundation or basement. MA HIC 164895

"I had the annual maintenance on our Water Grabber system performed today by service technician Archie Boone. Archie as always great customer service, communication and professionalism. It is always a pleasure to see him. He has been servicing our system the past several years. I highly recommend Groundworks and Archie for their services."

Mike S on October 2025


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Wood Trades LLC

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Wood Trades LLC

5.00(
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Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
100 local quotes requested

We guarantee your satisfaction. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. This is your one-stop shop for all your home improvement, roofing, and new construction needs. Frame to finish, we do it all!

"I recommend this wonderful company without any hesitation. I first contacted Wood Trades LLC seeking a deck quote in September 2024, and John and Karin came out the very next day. From day one, John and Karin provided impeccable service. I cannot say enough wonderful things about their communication, transparency, honestly, and reliability. All current insurance/contractor licenses were provided up front, and any change in cost was documented through clear contracts. In addition, they patiently navigated me through a difficult permitting process from start to finish. Once the work was started, I had a gorgeous new deck in just over one week. I cannot thank this company enough for gaining, and more importantly, maintaining my trust through this project. I certainly look forward to working with Wood Trades again, and highly recommend their services to anyone seeking high quality results from a wonderful company. Exceeded expectations!"

Lindsay A on December 2024

We guarantee your satisfaction. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service. This is your one-stop shop for all your home improvement, roofing, and new construction needs. Frame to finish, we do it all!

"I recommend this wonderful company without any hesitation. I first contacted Wood Trades LLC seeking a deck quote in September 2024, and John and Karin came out the very next day. From day one, John and Karin provided impeccable service. I cannot say enough wonderful things about their communication, transparency, honestly, and reliability. All current insurance/contractor licenses were provided up front, and any change in cost was documented through clear contracts. In addition, they patiently navigated me through a difficult permitting process from start to finish. Once the work was started, I had a gorgeous new deck in just over one week. I cannot thank this company enough for gaining, and more importantly, maintaining my trust through this project. I certainly look forward to working with Wood Trades again, and highly recommend their services to anyone seeking high quality results from a wonderful company. Exceeded expectations!"

Lindsay A on December 2024


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Ocean Break Remodel, LLC

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Ocean Break Remodel, LLC

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

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Ocean Break Remodel, LLC is definitely the company you want to use for all your Addition, Remodeling, and New Construction. We make sure each and every customer is completely satisfied with our project when we are finished. We look forward to working with you call us today for your free estimate.

"Peter and his crew did a great job on our kitchen, bath and basement gym. Everything looks amazing! Quality work and easy to work with. Definitely going to hire them again for the next round of home improvements."

Ernie M on July 2024

With over 20 years of experience in the construction industry, Ocean Break Remodel, LLC is definitely the company you want to use for all your Addition, Remodeling, and New Construction. We make sure each and every customer is completely satisfied with our project when we are finished. We look forward to working with you call us today for your free estimate.

"Peter and his crew did a great job on our kitchen, bath and basement gym. Everything looks amazing! Quality work and easy to work with. Definitely going to hire them again for the next round of home improvements."

Ernie M on July 2024


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Thumbs Up Plumbing and Drain Clearing, LLC

4.63(
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Thumbs Up Plumbing and Drain Clearing, LLC

4.63(
31
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Customers say: Quality work
6 years of experience
Emergency services offered

We take immense pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission, to supply excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They are fabulous very responsive come immediately when called."

Wendy W on June 2023

We take immense pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission, to supply excellent customer service from start to completion of a project. To understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work and communicate with every customer in a personal and professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job.

"They are fabulous very responsive come immediately when called."

Wendy W on June 2023


Tech 1 Plumbing & Heating

4.90(
5
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Tech 1 Plumbing & Heating

4.90(
5
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Customers say: Quality work
4 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Tech 1 Plumbing & Heating is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent, very professional"

Ian F on October 2021

Tech 1 Plumbing & Heating is committed to excellence every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Excellent, very professional"

Ian F on October 2021


New England Temperature Control

5.00(
2
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New England Temperature Control

5.00(
2
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Customers say: Quick response
5 years of experience

Here at New England Temperature Control, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality HVAC services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I own a rental property in Boston and recently had a heating system issue. I was able to quickly get in touch with Aaron, told him that my tenant has a small child, and while Aaron was on the road in RI, he made an effort to stop by the place to fix the issue that same night. It meant the world to me, let alone my tenant! Aaron is always easily reachable. If he doesn't pick up, he must be actively working and simply can't. I typically text him and he gets back to me very shortly. He has been my go-to guy and will remain to be for as long as I need HVAC services. My tenant told me that Aaron is so accommodating and super easy to work with. You can't find people like Aaron anymore. I highly recommend NE Temperature Control! Aaron, thank you!!!"

Savo T on February 2025

Here at New England Temperature Control, we are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of quality HVAC services. You will find us to be competitively priced with close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

"I own a rental property in Boston and recently had a heating system issue. I was able to quickly get in touch with Aaron, told him that my tenant has a small child, and while Aaron was on the road in RI, he made an effort to stop by the place to fix the issue that same night. It meant the world to me, let alone my tenant! Aaron is always easily reachable. If he doesn't pick up, he must be actively working and simply can't. I typically text him and he gets back to me very shortly. He has been my go-to guy and will remain to be for as long as I need HVAC services. My tenant told me that Aaron is so accommodating and super easy to work with. You can't find people like Aaron anymore. I highly recommend NE Temperature Control! Aaron, thank you!!!"

Savo T on February 2025


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ML Construction

4.97(
59
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ML Construction

4.97(
59
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Customers say: True professional
36 local quotes requested
2 years of experience

ML Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Ml Construction was always on time and communicated with me from day 1 about the project. They assessed the situation, gave me a quote and some options, and did exactly what they said they would do for the price they quoted. I had a very good experience with this contractor. They always told me when they would be on site and and such and any questions were answered very fast. I would recommend them highly."

Doug W on October 2025

ML Construction is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business.

"Ml Construction was always on time and communicated with me from day 1 about the project. They assessed the situation, gave me a quote and some options, and did exactly what they said they would do for the price they quoted. I had a very good experience with this contractor. They always told me when they would be on site and and such and any questions were answered very fast. I would recommend them highly."

Doug W on October 2025


M & R Design

3.75(
2
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M & R Design

3.75(
2
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quality work
31 years of experience
Free onsite estimate

Rick grew up in a family of hard working contractors, and has been learning the skills of the trade since a very young age. He brings to the table a high level of expertise that is often hard to come by, and will always take the time to get the job done right.

"Rick was very responsive at first and eager to get started on my bathroom remodel job for one of my apartments. He is commended for having to respond to quote request fast. I decided to give him a chance to do a good job before handing a bigger jobs for my other properties. Before the work started, I emphasized that the dust control and cleanup was very, very important to me. The job involved lots of demolition work inside the apartment - naturally, there will be lots of dust. The apartment is currently occupied and has lots of furniture, computers and audio equipment that I wanted to protect. I thought he and his workers were communicated this request. I even offered the use of dust control fan and Zip Wall to isolate the work area but he said he will be fine without them. Once the job started, I was away for one week to take care of my family. When I returned, I discovered that the door to the adjacent room was left open. That is my office with all the equipment and important papers. They left their construction material and equipment in this room. I was horrified that there are fine dust everywhere - on my printer, computer peripherals, furniture. I brought this issue up with Rick. Nothing happened. The worst part was that the job was declared done and I paid the service in full - They never returned to clean up and pickup the equipment. After almost a whole month, the supply and equipment is still there. I had to spend extra time cleaning up after their mess. Very unprofessional. Lessons learned. Do not pay the balance until all the cleaning is done and all the equipment removed. I expect the clean up and dust control to be a part of the job. I also repeatedly asked or professionally prepared invoices with vendor name and address, job details and the most important of all, the invoice number - all of these essential information is important to keep track of expenses for my projects. The SMS texts message and e-mail messages were not appropriate for this purpose. I explained to Rick that my CPA requires them many times. I even sent him a sample invoice and quote in Microsoft Word template - he never understood what I was asking. He is a nice guy, but not a good project manager or competent business person. The work was done, however, the work quality is fair to good - I had to go back and correct some sloppy work. Lacking attention to details and follow up bothered me. The biggest issues is the lack of clean up and keeping the worksite cleans so he and his crew gets an F. I do not think I will be hiring his company in my future projects."

TJ S on March 2022

Rick grew up in a family of hard working contractors, and has been learning the skills of the trade since a very young age. He brings to the table a high level of expertise that is often hard to come by, and will always take the time to get the job done right.

"Rick was very responsive at first and eager to get started on my bathroom remodel job for one of my apartments. He is commended for having to respond to quote request fast. I decided to give him a chance to do a good job before handing a bigger jobs for my other properties. Before the work started, I emphasized that the dust control and cleanup was very, very important to me. The job involved lots of demolition work inside the apartment - naturally, there will be lots of dust. The apartment is currently occupied and has lots of furniture, computers and audio equipment that I wanted to protect. I thought he and his workers were communicated this request. I even offered the use of dust control fan and Zip Wall to isolate the work area but he said he will be fine without them. Once the job started, I was away for one week to take care of my family. When I returned, I discovered that the door to the adjacent room was left open. That is my office with all the equipment and important papers. They left their construction material and equipment in this room. I was horrified that there are fine dust everywhere - on my printer, computer peripherals, furniture. I brought this issue up with Rick. Nothing happened. The worst part was that the job was declared done and I paid the service in full - They never returned to clean up and pickup the equipment. After almost a whole month, the supply and equipment is still there. I had to spend extra time cleaning up after their mess. Very unprofessional. Lessons learned. Do not pay the balance until all the cleaning is done and all the equipment removed. I expect the clean up and dust control to be a part of the job. I also repeatedly asked or professionally prepared invoices with vendor name and address, job details and the most important of all, the invoice number - all of these essential information is important to keep track of expenses for my projects. The SMS texts message and e-mail messages were not appropriate for this purpose. I explained to Rick that my CPA requires them many times. I even sent him a sample invoice and quote in Microsoft Word template - he never understood what I was asking. He is a nice guy, but not a good project manager or competent business person. The work was done, however, the work quality is fair to good - I had to go back and correct some sloppy work. Lacking attention to details and follow up bothered me. The biggest issues is the lack of clean up and keeping the worksite cleans so he and his crew gets an F. I do not think I will be hiring his company in my future projects."

TJ S on March 2022


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Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

4.83(
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Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

4.83(
331
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Super Service Award
Customers say: True professional
148 local quotes requested
35 years of experience

Lux Renovations, LLC exclusive provider of the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 17 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A free consultation and design is always available.

"Very happy with the basement. Work actually started 2-3 weeks earlier than expected. We were told the job would last about 4-5 weeks. Basement work was completed in about 4 weeks. Very professional. No worries about whether the plumber or electrician would be available. We discussed small changes to the layout (e.g., where the sink in the bathroom would be located) and everyone was very accommodating."

Thomas H on November 2025

Lux Renovations, LLC exclusive provider of the Owens Corning Basement Finishing System, has been serving New England homeowners since 2002. Our dedication to customer experience and satisfaction has won us Owens Corning's top customer service ranking nationally for the last 17 years in a row. Something like that doesn't happen by accident. We are committed to insuring that all of our customers describe their experience with us as "the best contractor experience I ever had". If you are considering a basement finishing project please allow us to show you how Owens Corning has changed the industry with this unique system. A free consultation and design is always available.

"Very happy with the basement. Work actually started 2-3 weeks earlier than expected. We were told the job would last about 4-5 weeks. Basement work was completed in about 4 weeks. Very professional. No worries about whether the plumber or electrician would be available. We discussed small changes to the layout (e.g., where the sink in the bathroom would be located) and everyone was very accommodating."

Thomas H on November 2025

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Foundation Drain Installation questions, answered by experts

Since basements are prone to water and moisture issues and the resulting problems can be expensive to repair and potentially damaging to your home, basement waterproofing is almost always worthwhile. Even for homes that haven’t experienced water infiltration, waterproofing the basement is insurance against facing expensive repair bills in the future. All basements will leak at some point, so fixing drainage issues and taking steps to prevent moisture and water infiltration is wise.

The type of stormwater drainage system you need depends on your area’s storm severity and frequency. Your property’s location should also be considered, including the surrounding soil type, nearest roads, existing drainage systems, and slopes and hills. Your property’s structure, such as decks, walkways, crawl spaces, and foundation, also affects what drainage system will work the best.

If not properly maintained, an underground downspout may damage your home's foundation. A clogged downspout can back up, causing water to pool around the base of your home and seep into the foundation. Regular inspections and maintenance keep your downspout in good working order, preventing damage and protecting your home.

French drains are relatively straightforward and cost-effective ways to keep the pressure of standing water from affecting your foundation and remove standing water from your landscape. The installation should last between 30 and 40 years, all the while redistributing both underground and surface water safely away from your home. 

When paired with proper basement waterproofing, a drain protects your home from long-term damage and major flooding during large storms.

Your sump pump will discharge water through a discharge line or pipe. The discharge line should be placed at least 10–20 feet from the foundation to avoid any issues.

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