Handyman jobs in Boston
HandyMan is opening in Boston. Clients post what they need, you quote for the ones you want, and the pros who are on the platform early get first pick of the requests that come in.
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The work in Boston
Boston moves on the first of September. A vast share of the city changes address in the same week, and the repairs that come with it — a door that will not latch, a leaking trap, a shelf that has to go up before the furniture arrives — arrive all at once. The rest of the year is triple-deckers and brick walk-ups: old buildings, cold winters, and steady maintenance for landlords who own several of them.
- Move-in repairs around the September lease turnover
- Plumbing and radiator work in triple-deckers and brick walk-ups
- Storm doors, windows and draught-proofing before winter
- Assembly and mounting in small student and young-professional apartments
- Cleaning at changeover
How it works
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Create your profile
Your trades, your area, the rate you start from, and the hours you work.
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Quote on requests near you
Requests are matched by distance and trade. You choose which ones to answer.
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Do the job, get paid
The client pays through the platform; the money reaches your payout account when the work is done.
Before you take work in the US
HandyMan does not issue licences or permits, and nothing here is legal advice — the rules in the US are yours to meet. This is what pros usually have to sort out first.
- Licensing is set by the state, and often by the city on top of that. Some states license handyman work above a dollar threshold; others license only the specific trades.
- Plumbing, electrical and HVAC are licensed trades nearly everywhere. Check your state board before you accept that work, not after.
- Carry liability insurance, and workers compensation if you bring anyone with you. Clients and building managers ask for certificates.
- You are an independent contractor on this platform: you set your rates, you handle your own taxes, and you receive a 1099 where the thresholds apply.
Questions pros ask
Is the September turnover really that busy?
It is the single busiest week of the local housing year, and the work concentrates around it. Pros who plan for it book out; the rest of the year is steadier maintenance.
What does Massachusetts require?
The state licenses trades including plumbing and electrical work, and construction supervisor licensing applies to some structural work. Check the state licensing boards for what you intend to take on.
Can I take work from landlords with several buildings?
Yes — requests come from whoever posts them, and repeat clients with more than one property are common in this city.
How does payment reach me?
The client pays through the platform and the money is released to your payout account when the job is finished.
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