JP HANDYWOMAN
Women+ Tradeperson Directory
Women+ Tradesperson Directory
Many homeowners tell me they feel more comfortable having me — JP Handywoman — in their home rather than an unknown man. I want to make it just as easy for you to find other women and non-binary tradespeople you can trust.
This free directory is designed to help connect homeowners with tradespeople in our community. Listings are organized alphabetically by each person’s primary trade.
For Tradespeople: If you would like to be listed here, or need to update your information, please email me at jphandywoman@gmail.com
Important Note: This directory is based on recommendations from local residents. While I’m happy to share these names, JP Handywoman does not guarantee or endorse the work of the tradespeople listed.
Please note, this directory is IN DEVELOPMENT.
Refined formatting and additional tradespeople are coming soon!!!
Email jphandywoman@gmail.com with advice and suggestions!
And most importantly — thank you for supporting women and non-binary tradespeople in our community!
Categories
Carpenters
Leandra Eich – Carpenter Chick, also does tile – based locally
(617) 827-1199 – leandraeich@gmail.com – insta: @carpenterchickboston
Soriya Peng – Union Carpenter, Fine Woodworking, Welding – based in West Roxbury – https://www.pengconstruction.com/
Electricians
Peg Preble – licensed electrician based in JP – (617) 522-8765
Jessica O’Donnell – Local 103 licensed electrician – based locally – (617) 827-5116
General Contractors
Donna Cabral – Cabral Carpentry & Painting – based in Roslindale
https://www.cabralcarpentrypainting.com/ – (857) 719-6665 – DonnaCabral1@gmail.com
Samar Abi Hassan – Samar Real Estate Solutions – General Contractor, Handyperson, Appliance Installation, Cleaning Services – based locally
https://solutionsbysamar.com/ – (617) 780-5293
Marisa Shea – Common Goal Contracting, Roofing, Siding, Painting – based in Jamaica Plain
https://www.cogocontracting.com/ – (978)-496-4076 – support@cogocontracting.com
Handypersons
Al Dish – Handyperson – based locally
https://www.facebook.com/groups/263676470340207/user/100042466643654/ – adisherstudio@gmail.com
Seven Klein – Handyperson – based in JP
(617) 733-4078 – sevenklein59@gmail.com
Virginia (Ginny) Leary – Handbuilt Revival – Handywoman, Finish Carpentry – based in Roslindale
(401) 952-1495 – virginia.ann.leary@gmail.com
Marie Meehan – JP Handywoman – based in JP
www.jphandywoman.com – (857) 352-9123 – JPHandywoman@gmail.com
Sarah Solomon – Boston Handywoman – based in Brighton
www.bostonhandywoman.com – bostonhandywoman@gmail.com
Home Organizer
Sally Lahoud – Handy Home Organizer, includes furniture assembly, etc – based locally
(914) 393-4388
Sarah Clapham & Carol Downs – Monarch Organizing – based in Roslindale
www.monarchorganizing.com – 857-323-0059 – sarah@monarchorganizing.com
carol@monarchorganizing.com
Katrine Burkitt – Sunnyside Organizing – based in JP
www.sunnysideorganizing.com – (774) 722-2383 – katrine@sunnysideorganizing.com
Heating, Cooling, Ventilation (HVAC)
Landscapers - Gardening
Sarah Loftus – Bloom Gardening – based locally
(774) 413-0227 – https://www.facebook.com/groups/QuirkyRoslindaleMessageBoard/posts/2246822959067758/ – Austin.Sarah.Loftus@gmail.com
Su Mittra – Mittra Productive Landscapes – Landscape Design and Installation, Permaculture Design, Carpentry – based locally
https://theproductiveearth.com/ – (508) 982-3404 – mittra.proland@gmail.com
Painters
Ally Stack – Interior Painting and Exterior Gardening – based locally
allygatorstack@gmail.com
Victoria – Athena’s Pro Painting – based locally
www.athenaspropainting.com — (508) 333-8653 – athenaspropainting@gmail.com
Pest Control
Karla Tomlinson, Aardvark Solutions – pest control based in Chestnut Hill, MA
(617) 323-8638 – https://aardvarksolutionspest.com/
Plumbers
Samantha – Arrow Plumbing – based in Foxborough
(508) 543-0076 – (508) 326-5536 https://www.yelp.com/biz/arrow-plumbing-and-heating-boston — https://www.facebook.com/p/Arrow-Plumbing-and-Heating-100083356426295/
McDonnell Plumbing & Heating – Woman-owned, may be possible to request a female plumber – based in Needham
https://mcdonnellplumbing.com/about-us/ – (781) 444-7045 – info@mcdonnellplumbing.comt
Pipelines Plumbing – Woman-owned, may be possible to request a female plumber – based in Roslindale
https://pipelinesinc.net – (617) 327-0044 – info@pipelinesinc.net
What JP Handywoman Clients Say
Testimonials
As a doctor and parent, my focus is on my family, not home maintenance.
Growing up in an apartment, I wasn’t familiar with the many tasks needed to keep our home in good shape.
JP Handywoman has been a tremendous help with their quarterly maintenance visits. I appreciate her expertise in ensuring everything runs smoothly, allowing me to prioritize my family’s safety and comfort.
Jai E - physician, parent of 2 kids
Working with Marie the JP Handywoman was a pleasure. She is competent, capable, thorough and an excellent communicator- she gave an accurate and fair estimate, completed the project on time and followed up afterwards. I was so happy with her work, and she has a great sense of humor as well. Highly recommend!
-Katrine Burkitt, Owner of Sunnyside Organizing
Our Services
JP Handywoman will identify, track, and complete the recurring maintenance tasks required to protect your home and family.
Safety
JP Handywoman will perform a fire safety audit of your home.
Winterization
JP Handywoman will get your home and equipment ready for winter.
Water
JP Handywoman will identify leaks and protect your home from burst pipes.
Spring Prep
JP Handywoman will get your home and equipment ready for spring.
Large Appliances
Almost every appliance you own requires recurring maintenance to prevent breakdown. JP Handywoman will ensure your appliances are maintained according to the manufacturer guidelines.
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation, and Hot Water
JP Handywoman will track your HVAC maintenance requirements and perform any tasks that do not required a licensed plumber or heating specialist.
Who We Are
Our Origin Story
JP Handywoman was inspired by my own difficulties tracking and performing the required maintenance tasks for our JP home.
Despite over 10 years of work in construction consulting, I was failing at maintaining my home.
There were simply too many tasks, each with a different recommended maintenance schedule, to keep track of.
I created a tool to keep track of all the tasks and easily run a report of all past-due and upcoming tasks.
JP Handywoman’s mission is enable busy homeowners to focus on their lives, not their home’s to-do list, with confidence that their home is properly maintained and nothing is falling through the cracks.
— Marie Meehan, owner
