Brusa Home Improvement

Handyman Services, Kitchen and Bath Remodeling, General Remodeling,

About us

Brusa Home Improvement, formerly known as "Central Mass Handyman" is owned and operated by Chris Brusa. Established in 1994. Licensed, and Insured. Excellent references. Jobs are priced by the job, or as some customers prefer by the hour. Flexible hours, and rates.

Business highlights

30 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

New Construction. Remodeling

Services we don't offer

Roofing

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
PayPal
Visa

Photos of past projects

Reviews

4.7111 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
77%
4
5%
3
6%
2
3%
1
10%


Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.8
value
4.7
professionalism
4.7
responsiveness
4.6
punctuality
4.7

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Showing 26-50 of 111 reviews

Jeffrey G.
11/2017
5.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
I've used them a few times. He's done 2 bathroom remodels for me also. He's really good.
Description of Work: He re-tiled the room for me.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000

Peter M.
11/2017
5.0
decks, handyman service
  + 0 more
The work went very well and I love my new deck!
Description of Work: Large Deck!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Renee F.
10/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great! The quality of the work was excellent, he did a great job of cleaning up after the work, and he was a pleasure to deal with.
Description of Work: I had a list of a dozen small jobs, from framing newly installed skylights to replacing canister lighting to painting radiators.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,650

Melissa S.
08/2017
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
I found Chris on Angie's list and read the rave reviews, so I decided to meet and speak with him. I did some research prior (on kitchen remodels) and actually interviewed three other contractors as well. I knew as soon as we spoke Chris was the one. I felt very comfortable, as if I knew him for years. We gutted the kitchen ourselves and Chris actually made a lot of recommendations along the way. He advised us how to do it the proper way. I also asked him a lot of questions throughout the whole process and he had no problem answering them and giving his opinion. He’s very knowledgeable and gave a lot of helpful advice. I felt so comfortable that I even gave him a key to my house, while I was at work. Chris really went above and beyond the call of duty. I was not able to take short notice time off from work to meet the countertop company for the template and installation. He took the time out of his own schedule to meet them at my house and took care of it, amongst other things. I can’t praise Chris enough for the service/work he provided. Chris’s main goal at the end of the day is to make sure the customer is happy. His work, professionalism and customer service is outstanding, which is very hard to find these days. I will definitely hire him again for any home improvement needs, as well as recommending him. Thank you Chris!
Description of Work: Kitchen remodel

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,500

Janet R.
12/2016
5.0
remodeling, home remodeling
  + 0 more
Chris was extremely professional, had great ideas, showed up when he said he would, and was very easy to work with. We were working with a tight deadline and he delivered the completed job exactly on time. His quote was accurate and affordable. I highly recommend Brusa Home Improvement!
Description of Work: Chris built a full bathroom on the lower level of our condo. He did a fabulous job, on time and on budget!

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Jeevanantham S.
11/2016
5.0
handyman service, home remodeling
  + 0 more
Initially it was little tough on schedule to get start time of the project. Chris was busy and we fully understand his commitments. Once the job has started Chris was on-time until the project got finished. We liked the professionalism and commitment Chris and team showed on the project. Chris was very detailed oriented and kept us informed on every phase of his work. Chris and his team did wonderful job on remodeling our kitchen. We like Chris work and would definitely hire him for any future needs.
Description of Work: Kitchen remodel - Remove existing cabinets and install new cabinets, Remove old appliance and install new appliance, Install recess light, open up the wall.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,750

Michelle P.
08/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great! We love working with Chris. He does a great job and is very easy to work with. He's busy, so we were lucky to fit into his schedule. But Chris went out of his way to find time for us. This is the second time we've hired Chris. We will be hiring him again soon.
Description of Work: Replacement of a toilet

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$90

dawn W.
07/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Father and son duo put me at ease once I saw how nicely they worked together. Nice people who then did a nice job. Mr Brusa was kind enough to give me advice on future projects.
Description of Work: Installed bathroom vanity

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$650

Barbara S.
05/2016
5.0
handyman service, remodeling, home remodeling, ceramic tile, electrician
  + 3 more
Several unforeseen issues-had to replace cement board walls in Kitchen to remove dirty brick; Electric wiring had to be replaced to bring up to code. Bathroom subfloor had rotted due to previous leaking. All was discussed with options before proceeding. Very helpful with both initial plans and in making decisions along the way. I now have a beautiful kitchen, with much more room, counter and cabinet space and it's beautiful! Everyone is amazed that it's the same room. Also the bathroom is lovely. Very knowledgeable and easy to work with. We will be using his services for more projects!
Description of Work: Gutted kitchen, new walls. New cabinets. New Plumbing to reconfigure appliances, REmoved part of a wall. New tile floor, back splash. New recessed LED lighting. Bathroom-replaced damaged subfloor. New tub. Tiled shower. Secured sink.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$17,800

Michelle P.
04/2016
5.0
ceramic tile, drywall, handyman service, plastering, remodeling, wallpaper, woodworking, ceiling fans, stucco, home remodeling, interior painters
  + 9 more
We moved into a house where problems in the master bath had been "fixed" with a set of temporary solutions including a drop ceiling installed over flaking paint and old wall paper. Our shower had a small leak and the wallboard around it was damp. No fan had ever been installed in the bathroom so there was a moisture issue. The fixes were unattractive and they themselves now needed to be fixed. Chris was great to work with. He and his son completed the work in 4 days. Chris gave us a very fair bid, less than other estimates we obtained, and clearly explained what he would do and how he would do it. He fit us into his schedule, even though were a bit delayed in getting back to him with a decision. The quality of Chris's work was high and we were really pleased. He worked quickly and took care to make sure that the work area was cleaned up at the end of the day. The bathroom looks great - tile, paint, new ceiling - everything. We love it. We will definitely work with Chris again and highly recommend him to anyone.
Description of Work: Replaced plaster board in our shower with cement board, tiled the cement board, installed bathroom ceiling fan and vented through attic, fixed peeling ceiling by adding new wall board, sealed and painted ceiling, smoothed out and painted plaster walls.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700

Raymonde F.
03/2016
5.0
handyman service, home remodeling
  + 0 more
It went absolutely fantastic. He was extremely professional and courteous. Chris always arrived when he said he would so there was never any worries of trying to track him down with phone calls or worry that he would not show up. He did an outstanding job. The bathroom looks great. Chris went above and beyond my expectations. I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for some work to be done at their home. RForjette
Description of Work: Chris renovated a second floor half bathroom.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,000

doug S.
02/2016
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Chris handles tasks quickly because when he begins a project he doesn't take other calls. I have found Chris to be very price competitive and for this reason the customer should have some flexibility when unanticipated items affect the project (especially in older homes). Every project is different and I have found that patience pays off. As with many contractors it may be best to call early morning or early evening to arrange an appointment.
Description of Work: Chris has performed multiple tasks over the years for me as well as my clients and friends. On this occasion he replaced a broken water spigot and pipe from underneath a crawl space.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$85

Andrew S.
02/2016
5.0
gutter repair, handyman service
  + 0 more
Went great. They were quick and professional.
Description of Work: Installed new gutter

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Eric T.
12/2015
5.0
doors, glass repair, handyman service, interior painters
  + 2 more
Chris was very busy and sometimes a bit difficult to get hold of. That said, he is easy to work with and performed the above mentioned jobs very well. I have no complaints at all with the quality of his work. I would use him again without hesitation.
Description of Work: Replace rotting entry door Replace rotting French door with sliding glass door Repair rotted ground-to-roof column in front of house Install awning over entry door Paint stained kitchen ceiling

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,600

William H.
10/2015
5.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Great job....it did get pretty scuffed up by the plow this winter which I was surprsed by.
Description of Work: Driveway seal and sidewalks

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$350

Ruth C.
10/2015
5.0
remodeling, electrician, handyman service
  + 1 more
To be honest, everything went much better than I anticipated. I've had Chris do work for me in the past when he gutted one bathroom and renovated the other. They are exquisitely done. Chris is always there when he says he will be. I also find that he pays attention to small details. Another thing I like is that he cleans up after himself and leaves the place really neat during projects. Everything is done to perfection and I am now looking forward to having him do my kitchen renovation next. He does everything with excellence.
Description of Work: The rooms involved were 2 bedrooms, a hallway and stairs, and living room. Everything was done from popcorn ceilings replaced for regular ceilings, to flooring -- carpeting in some rooms, wood floors in the living room. The walls were painted. crown moldings were added in all areas, All doors were replaced throughout. A closet in the master bedroom was made larger and lighting installed. Furniture was moved out and then back in for me while the work was being done. One screen door was repaired and another installed along with sconces for lighting outside next to the doors.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$10,000

brian L.
09/2015
1.0
remodeling
  + -1 more
Provider finally called and apologized for calling me back after 3 weeks of my inquiry. I explained a project that I need assistance with and we scheduled a time to meet at the project to review. He did not show, no call or text just did not show.
Description of Work: Nothing

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0

$30,000

Response from Brusa Home Improvement
I apologize for not getting back to you.

Merve S.
09/2015
3.0
handyman service, replacement windows, woodworking
  + 1 more
He worked hourly. He was slow though. He did a godo job but he was pretty slow. He took his time to eat lunch which was included in his paid time. I was expecting the work to be done in couple of hours but the job took him almost a day!
Description of Work: The handyman changed the wood window trims.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
4.0
value
3.0
professionalism
4.0
responsiveness
4.0
punctuality
4.0

$300

Response from Brusa Home Improvement
You have us confused with another company, we never did work for you.

sandra H.
07/2015
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
He is basically an idiot. He thinks that "talking" will solve the need for an itemized bill. I am about to bring very comprehensive legal action down on him. I can provide the date and times I contacted him and requested the itemized bill for a period of 3 months.
Description of Work: Provider inflated the bill to be >5000.00 and refuses to give me an itemized bill to submit to insurance.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
1.0
value
1.0
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0
punctuality
1.0

$3,000

Christine S.
07/2015
1.0
doors
  + -1 more
I emailed on Monday, June 29th, per the provider's request when I called the number and caught him while driving. I immediately emailed details of the project we needed help with, and as of Thursday, June 2nd, no response. How long is an acceptable time to wait for a return email to give a prospective customer some kind of answer, whether the job is wanted or not? I know if I waited three days to call my clients back, I'd be unemployed.
Description of Work: Never returned my email.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Brusa Home Improvement
[removed member name], We are truly sorry we did not get back to you. This is no excuse, but it is a very busy time for work, and we sometimes do not get back as we should to everyone in a timely manner. So sorry we were not able to help you out.

Michael M.
04/2015
1.0
handyman service
  + -1 more
Left message on phone with a laundry list of services needed. Three days ago...no response from Central Mass Handyman
Description of Work: No CALL BACK

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
1.0
responsiveness
1.0


Response from Brusa Home Improvement
Very sorry we had a hard time getting in touch. We do our best to be sure all our potential customers are happy, unfortunately we do not always succeed. Good luck with your home improvement projects. Sorry things did not work out.

Maureen D.
04/2015
5.0
deck cleaning, doors, handyman service, lighting, pressure washing, skylights
  + 4 more
It went great! Chris did an amazing job on everything. We had a laundry list of small things that needed to get done and a few bigger projects. He took the time to look through everything and get the entire list completed. Also, we had a very unique finishing job around 2 sky lights that had been unfinished for years. Chris was very creative and gave us a solution that we couldn't be happier with.
Description of Work: Multiple small jobs, finishing work around sky lights, power wash deck, hang storm door

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$640

Phyllis D.
04/2015
5.0
doors, flooring contractor, ceramic tile, handyman service, home remodeling
  + 3 more
I am in the process of getting a home I rent ready for sale.? The tile around the bathtub was old and cracked allowing water to seep through creating mold.? Chris was able to do the job immediately.? He bought tile to match the floor and the tub.? While he was there, he did a few other things that were needed in the bathroom.? I had excellent communication with him and would definitely have him do work for me again in the future.
Description of Work: Removed shower tile and doors; covered walls with new cement board; tiled and grouted area and removed debris.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Jason B.
01/2015
5.0
snow removal
  + -1 more
I called Angie's List to get referrals for snow removal and one they gave me was for Central Mass Handyman. I called Christopher and explained that I am disabled and after getting hit with a blizzard of 33 inches of snow and snow drifts of 3-5 feel that I needed snow removed and to be able to get my car out. At a moments noticed he rearranged his schedule to come out and help me. He arrived with a snow blower and found my car under the snow and carefully carved out my car and removed all the snow from it then got it onto the street. He carved out a path and then removed the snow from the back of my house. The whole job only took him about 1 hour. He was very friendly and did an excellent job. After he was done getting my car out and clearing the snow he came into my house to look at a few home improvements and construction that I need done around my home. He is coming back out next week to give me estimates on the work I want done on my house. It is very important for me being disable to know that he will come out to help me at just a moments notice. After he was done working my neighbors came over to see how I got so much work done and I referred him to my neighbors. The price he charged for all the work he did was very reasonable.
Description of Work: Snow Removal

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$60

Ruth C.
12/2014
5.0
drywall, electrician, flooring contractor, glass repair, handyman service, lighting, plumbing, remodeling, ceiling fans, home remodeling, interior painters, doors
  + 10 more
Chris and crew were completely professional.? They arrived when they said they would and worked diligently and quickly.? I was amazed and quite pleased that they were excellent in cleaning up after themselves.? I am so happy with the work done that I am having him back to do more renovations around the house.? I have also passed his name along to all of my friends/co-workers who are looking for someone who is not only good at what he does but is also trust-worthy and professional.? What I also liked -- as a single woman, Chris made suggestions about things I wasn't sure of and kept costs down for me without skimping on quality.? His rate was right on target with the estimate given.
Description of Work: Remodel of 1.5 baths - one of which I wanted completely gutted. New ceilings, flooring, sinks, tubs, mirrors, lighting, fans. Rooms were painted and all new doors put in.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$9,000

Contact information

256 Millbury St, Auburn, MA 01501


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Licensing

Bonded

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
179432
Trade License Locale
MA
Trade License Authority
Massachusetts Consumer Affairs and Business Regulation - Home Improvement Contracting
Trade License Expiration
05/01/2024
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Service Categories

Handyman Services,
Kitchen and Bath Remodeling,
General Remodeling,
Ceramic Tile,
Interior Painting,
Doors,
Flooring Sales and Installation,
Finished Carpentry and Woodworking,
Lighting,
Drywall,
Plumbing,
Electrical

FAQ

Brusa Home Improvement is currently rated 4.7 overall out of 5.

Monday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Tuesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Wednesday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Thursday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Friday: 8:00 AM - 8:00 PM

Brusa Home Improvement accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,PayPal,Visa
Yes, Brusa Home Improvement offers free project estimates.
No, Brusa Home Improvement does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Brusa Home Improvement does not offer a senior discount.
No, Brusa Home Improvement does not offer emergency services.
No, Brusa Home Improvement does not offer warranties.
Brusa Home Improvement offers the following services: New Construction. Remodeling
Roofing

Contact information

256 Millbury St, Auburn, MA 01501


Service hours

Monday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Tuesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Wednesday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Thursday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM
Friday:
8:00 AM - 8:00 PM