Boston Home Services — Find Local Pros
Boston is the capital and largest city in Massachusetts, with dozens of distinct neighborhoods from Dorchester to Allston. Blixxy helps Boston homeowners find local pros for repairs, installs, cleaning, and maintenance across the city. Post your job, set your budget, and connect with local professionals near you.
Common home jobs in Boston
The repairs Boston homeowners deal with most, with typical price ranges. Your free AI estimate is tailored to your exact job.
Furnace and boiler repair before and during winter
Typically $150–$600 · Get a free estimate · HVAC
Frozen and burst pipe repair
Typically $150–$450 · Get a free estimate · Plumbing
Ice dam, snow, and storm damage repair
Typically $350–$1,500 · Get a free estimate · Roofing
Drafty window and door weatherproofing
Typically $90–$300 · Get a free estimate · Home Repair
Older wiring, outlet, and panel fixes
Typically $150–$500 · Get a free estimate · Electrical
Spring and fall yard cleanups
Typically $100–$400 · Get a free estimate · Landscaping
Price ranges are general guidance, not quotes. You always set the final budget.
Boston home tip: Cold winters are hard on older homes. Book heating tune-ups and gutter cleanups in the fall, and know where your main water shut-off is before the first freeze.
Owning a home in Boston: what to know
Boston's housing is old by national standards. Much of it is two- and three-family homes, including the classic triple-decker in Dorchester, Jamaica Plain, East Boston and Roslindale, plus brick rowhouses in the South End and Charlestown. Older plumbing, original wiring, drafty windows and aging boilers are everyday repair jobs here.
Winters drive the busiest season. Heating repairs, frozen-pipe calls, ice dams and snow cleanup peak from December through March, so booking a heating tune-up and gutter cleanup in the fall saves money and wait time.
Local rules worth knowing
Clear the sidewalk within 3 hours
Boston property owners must clear snow and ice from sidewalks and curb ramps within 3 hours after it stops snowing, or within 3 hours after sunrise if it snowed overnight, leaving at least a 42-inch path. Residential fines start at $50 a day, and snow can't be pushed into the street. See boston.gov.
Check the contractor's HIC registration
Massachusetts requires contractors doing home improvement work over $1,000 on an existing, owner-occupied 1–4 unit home to be registered as a Home Improvement Contractor (HIC). You can look up a registration on mass.gov.
Plumbing, gas and electrical need a licensed pro
In Massachusetts, plumbing and gas work must be done by a state-licensed plumber or gas fitter with a permit, and only a licensed electrician can be hired for electrical work. A handyman is fine for small repairs, mounting and assembly. Post pipe or wiring jobs under plumbing or electrical.
Use Mass Save before winter upgrades
Mass Save offers a no-cost Home Energy Assessment, about 75% off insulation and air sealing (more for income-eligible households), and 2026 heat pump rebates of up to $8,500 for whole-home systems. Details at masssave.com.
Cost guides for Boston homeowners
Home services available in Boston
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Boston home services — FAQ
How fast do I have to shovel my sidewalk in Boston?
Within 3 hours after the snow stops, or within 3 hours after sunrise if it snowed overnight. Clear at least a 42-inch path. Residential fines start at $50 a day.
Can a handyman do plumbing or electrical work in Boston?
Not for hire. Massachusetts requires a licensed plumber or gas fitter for plumbing and gas work, and a licensed electrician for electrical work. A handyman can handle small repairs, mounting and assembly.
Are there rebates for insulation or heat pumps in Boston?
Yes. Mass Save offers a no-cost Home Energy Assessment, about 75% off insulation and air sealing, and heat pump rebates of up to $8,500 for whole-home systems in 2026.
How do I find a handyman or home repair pro near me in Boston?
Post your job on Blixxy with photos and your Boston address. Independent local pros serving Boston, MA see it, and the first available pro accepts at the price you set.
Is Blixxy available in Boston, MA?
Yes. Blixxy serves homeowners across Boston and the wider Greater Boston area, along with all 50 US states and Washington, D.C.
What home services can I get in Boston on Blixxy?
Plumbing, electrical, handyman work, house cleaning, landscaping, junk removal, HVAC, painting, moving help, furniture assembly, and general home repair in Boston.
How much do home services cost in Boston?
It depends on the job. Blixxy gives you a free AI price estimate based on your description and photos, then you set the budget you're comfortable paying for your Boston job.
How do I pay a pro in Boston through Blixxy?
Save a card when you post — there's no charge or hold. Blixxy charges the agreed price when a pro is confirmed, holds it securely, and releases it to the pro only after you approve the finished work.
What should Boston homeowners do to get ready for winter?
Have your furnace or boiler checked, clean the gutters so ice dams don't form, insulate exposed pipes, and seal drafty windows and doors. You can post any of these jobs on Blixxy and set your own budget.
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