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Scott's Handy Services

5.00(
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Scott's Handy Services

5.00(
18
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Customers say: Quick response
425 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


"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"

John C on October 2025

Good work guarantee. I love making our customer's happy

"I was very impressed working with this company. Communication was superb right off the bat. We went over the job in detail, and it was completed perfectly. The company is very professional and pays attention to every detail. The price was good too! They also cleaned the area thoroughly and my property looks exquisite. Hire this company with confidence. Thank you!"

John C on October 2025


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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(
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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(
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New England Temperature Control

5.00(
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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


M & R Design

3.75(
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M & R Design

3.75(
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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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MTS Mechanical

4.92(
165
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MTS Mechanical

4.92(
165
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Approved Pro
Super Service Award
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 98% of Angi customers
Recommended by 98% of HomeAdvisor customers
47 local quotes requested

With over 50 years of experience servicing Rhode Island and Massachusetts, MTS Mechanical is the solution for all of your heating, air conditioning and refrigeration needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed!

"They did a great job. Thorough, timely and at a fair price"

Raymond J on November 2025

With over 50 years of experience servicing Rhode Island and Massachusetts, MTS Mechanical is the solution for all of your heating, air conditioning and refrigeration needs. We take great pride in our extreme professionalism, timeliness, and superior customer service on every job. We make sure to develop a lasting relationship so that the next time service is needed there will be no question on who to call. Check out our 5 star reviews from happy customers. Call us today! Satisfaction guaranteed!

"They did a great job. Thorough, timely and at a fair price"

Raymond J on November 2025


Ocean State Mechanical, Inc.

4.94(
31
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Ocean State Mechanical, Inc.

4.94(
31
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Approved Pro
Customers say: Quick response
Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
19 local quotes requested

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in heating and furnace systems in addition to a variety of HVAC-related projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results & look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We are a Mitsubishi and Bryant dealer. We do not install other peoples equipment. We also are not installing GeoThermal systems

"Good"

MOHAMMED C on February 2025

We're dedicated to providing our clients with the very best in installation, service, and repair for your heating and cooling needs. Our company is built on honesty and integrity. We specialize in heating and furnace systems in addition to a variety of HVAC-related projects. We take pride in the quality of our work and our commitment to outstanding results & look forward to building long-term relationships with our clients, and guarantee your satisfaction. We are a Mitsubishi and Bryant dealer. We do not install other peoples equipment. We also are not installing GeoThermal systems

"Good"

MOHAMMED C on February 2025


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DryZone Basement Systems

4.77(
106
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DryZone Basement Systems

4.77(
106
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Approved Pro
Customers say: True professional
58 local quotes requested
18 years of experience

DryZone Basement Systems is your local expert for ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! We specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation and crawl space repair, as well as sump pump installation. Whether your sump pump doesn't turn back on or you have a chronic wet basement, we have the solution! We are a multi-year Super Service Award winner, dating back to 2010 and offer free estimates for everyone. We serve homeowners across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

"From start to finish DryZone made everything easy. Thank you"

Hutch H on April 2025

DryZone Basement Systems is your local expert for ALL THINGS BASEMENTY! We specialize in basement waterproofing, foundation and crawl space repair, as well as sump pump installation. Whether your sump pump doesn't turn back on or you have a chronic wet basement, we have the solution! We are a multi-year Super Service Award winner, dating back to 2010 and offer free estimates for everyone. We serve homeowners across Massachusetts and Rhode Island.

"From start to finish DryZone made everything easy. Thank you"

Hutch H on April 2025


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Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

4.83(
333
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Owens Corning Basement Finishing System

4.83(
333
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Approved Pro
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.

"The team was great to work with. We finished 400 sqft of our basement with the full system. Our salesman and he covered all the topics, materials, costs, timelines and expectations very well. The crew doing the work was very professional, respectful and kept us updated of the progress and of any issues arose during installation that was outside of their control. Our PM provided guidance on decision ensuring code was met while getting the aesthetics we were looking for. Overall, I would work with them again for a large project like our basement."

Cesar C 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.

"The team was great to work with. We finished 400 sqft of our basement with the full system. Our salesman and he covered all the topics, materials, costs, timelines and expectations very well. The crew doing the work was very professional, respectful and kept us updated of the progress and of any issues arose during installation that was outside of their control. Our PM provided guidance on decision ensuring code was met while getting the aesthetics we were looking for. Overall, I would work with them again for a large project like our basement."

Cesar C on November 2025

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Foundation Drain Installation questions, answered by experts

French drains, sump pumps, and exterior waterproofing systems are common options. Choose one that best suits your property’s needs.

Installation typically takes 1-2 days, depending on the scope and site preparation.

Although waterproofing your basement may not directly increase the value of your home, it will protect the value you already have by preventing water damage. A basement without any signs of water will be more appealing to prospective home buyers. A leaky basement is a major red flag during a home inspection, and it will likely reduce the amount that buyers are willing to pay.

The best soil to put around a house foundation is fill dirt, which is soil that’s specifically designed for covering large areas and filling in holes. Don’t waste money regrading around your foundation with expensive topsoil. Use topsoil only for the last layer of soil, about 5 to 10 inches, so that when you do your foundation planting, your grass and plants will have the nutrients they need to grow.

The pipe size for French drains depends on whether the area collects large amounts of water and experiences heavy rainfall. Typically, a 4-inch perforated pipe is used for French drains. However, for heavily saturated areas, you may want to use a larger size, such as a 6-inch or 8-inch pipe. Consult your French drain installer for best results.

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