Finding a Handyman
30 Towns Are Served by Franklin County Home Care Corporation.
Some Towns have contacts through the Council on Aging or Senior Center to help with small home repairs
Currently only Erving and Shelburne Falls have contracts for home repairs. Use this town-by-town list to find resources for your town.
Choose your town to begin:
Ashfield
- Shelburne Council on Aging, 413-625-2502 ask for Jackie Stanford
- Robert Schmid, Licensed Handyman, rs.home.repair@gmail.com or 413-548-9360.
Athol
- Council on Aging, 978-249-8986, ask for Cathy Savoy, or for major housing rehabilitation, contact Warren Welch, Athol Planning, 978-575-0301
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
Bernardston
- Please, check Mass. contractor’s list.
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Richard West, 413-773-1905 - Chores, painting, and carpentry.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
Buckland
- Shelburne Council on Aging, 413-625-2502, ask for Jackie Stanford
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
Charlemont
- Charlemont Council on Aging, 413-339-4201 (leave message)
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
Colrain
- Shelburne Council on Aging, 413-625-2502, ask for Jackie Stanford
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
- Norman Hirschfeld, 413-773-0201. Home repairs and chores.
Conway
- Conway Council on Aging, 413-369-4284, ask for Pat Lynch
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
Deerfield
- Frontier Senior Center, 413-665-2141
- Please, check Mass. contractor’s list.
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Richard West, 413-773-1905 - Chores, painting, and carpentry.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
Erving
- Council on Aging, 413-423-3308, ask for Polly Kiely
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Richard West, 413-773-1905 - Chores, painting, and carpentry.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
Gill
- Gill-Montague Senior Center, 413-863-4500, ask for Roberta Parker
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Richard West, 413-773-1905 - Chores, painting, and carpentry.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
Greenfield
- Please, check Mass. contractor’s list.
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Richard West, 413-773-1905 - Chores, painting, and carpentry.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
- Norman Hirschfeld, 413-773-0201. Home repairs and chores.
Hawley
- Call Charlemont Council on Aging, 413-339-4201 (leave message)
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
Heath
- Senior Center, 413-337-8558, ask for Eileen Tougas
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
Leverett
- Please, check Mass. contractor’s list.
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
Leyden
- Please, check Mass. contractor’s list.
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Richard West, 413-773-1905 - Chores, painting, and carpentry.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
- Norman Hirschfeld, 413-773-0201. Home repairs and chores.
Monroe
- Call Charlemont Council on Aging, 413-339-4201 (leave message)
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
Montague
- Montague-Gill Senior Center, 413-863-4500, ask for Roberta Parker
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Richard West, 413-773-1905 - Chores, painting, and carpentry.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
- Norman Hirschfeld, 413-773-0201. Home repairs and chores.
New Salem
- Please, check Mass. contractor’s list.
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
Northfield
- Please, check Mass. contractor’s list.
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Richard West, 413-773-1905 - Chores, painting, and carpentry.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
- Norman Hirschfeld, 413-773-0201. Home repairs and chores.
Orange
- Orange Senior Center, 978-544-1113, or 3691, ask for Cliff Fournier
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
Petersham
- Athol Area Council on Aging, 978-249-8986, ask for Cathy Savoy or for major housing rehabilitation contact Warren Welch, Athol Planning, 978-575-0301
Phillipston
- Athol Area Council on Aging, 978-249-8986, ask for Cathy Savoy or for major housing rehabilitation contact Warren Welch, Athol Planning, 978-575-0301
Rowe
- Rowe Council on Aging, 413-339-5520, ask for Sandy Daviau or 413-339-4201 (leave message)
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
Royalston
- Athol Area Council on Aging, 978-249-8986, ask for Cathy Savoy or for major housing rehabilitation contact Warren Welch, Athol Planning, 978-575-0301
Shelburne
- Shelburne Council on Aging, 413-625-2502, ask for Jackie Stanford
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Richard West, 413-773-1905 - Chores, painting, and carpentry.
Shutesbury
- Shutesbury Council on Aging, 413-259-1371, ask for Muriel Gross
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
Sunderland
- Frontier Senior Center, 413-665-2141
- Please, check Mass. contractor’s list.
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
Warwick
- “Warwick Helping Hands” 978-544-6900 ask for Carol Foote
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
Wendell
- Please, check Mass. contractor’s list.
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.
- Deborah Waryas, 413-225-3037. Errands, chores, and small home repairs.
- Norman Hirschfeld, 413-773-0201. Home repairs and chores.
Whately
- Frontier Senior Center, 413-665-2141
- Please, check Mass. contractor’s list.
- Robert Schmid rs.home.repair@gmail.com), 413-548-9360, former teacher at Franklin County Tech, 25 years experience, now has a home repair, carpentry business serving elders and people with disabilities, senior citizen discount. Licensed Contractor.