We help homeowners in Arlington and surrounding Greater Boston communities with seasonal maintenance, handyman services, and personalized home care from one trusted local team.
Home Maintenance, Handled.
HOME MAINTENANCE & HANDYMAN SERVICES IN ARLINGTON, MA
✔ One trusted team for maintenance and repairs
✔ Clear recommendations and straightforward scopes
✔ Backed by McDonald Contracting
13+ years — Greater Boston
3,000+ homes — served
4.9★ — on Google
fullY insured — Massachusetts
McDonald-backed experience — the team behind UpKeep.
— COMPLETE HOME MAINTENANCE
One team. Everything your home needs.
From seasonal maintenance to everyday home repairs, UpKeep keeps your home running smoothly—so you can spend less time managing it.
Handyman & Home Repair
Punch lists, small repairs, and the projects you have been meaning to get done.
Drywall repair, painting, carpentry, door and window repairs, mounting, assembly, and general home repairs.
Exterior & Seasonal Maintenance
Seasonal exterior upkeep—planned, scheduled, and handled by one local team.
Gutter cleaning, exterior window cleaning, pressure washing, weatherproofing, and routine exterior maintenance.
Systems & Preventive Maintenance
Keep the systems that support your home operating safely, efficiently, and reliably.
HVAC maintenance, dryer vent cleaning, smoke and CO detector testing, drain care, plumbing and electrical inspections.
Ongoing Home Care
Consistent support for the maintenance, small projects, and seasonal needs that keep your home under control.
Recurring maintenance, home documentation, priority planning, coordinated projects, and personalized annual care.
Three easy ways to get started.
Choose the path that fits your needs—start with a Home Care Visit, request a one-time service, or explore a personalized annual maintenance plan.
✔ More time back
Less chasing contractors. More enjoying your home.
✔ A team that knows your home
No starting over with every project.
For repairs, maintenance, and planning.
✔ One point of contact
Catch small issues before they become bigger ones.
✔ Fewer surprises
✔ Clear next steps
Know what matters now and what can wait.
One trusted team.
One complete picture.
— what IT'S LIKE TO HAVE UPKEEP
Ready to simplify homeownership?
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We complete the work, document what was done, and help you understand what comes next.
Get the work handled
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Get a clear scope or plan
We confirm the priorities, timing, and price before work is scheduled.
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Tell us what your home needs
Request a specific service, share a list of projects, or start with a Home Care Visit.
— HOW IT WORKS
Three steps. No guesswork.
A simple path to a better-maintained home.
— 30-POINT HOME CARE VISIT
Stop guessing. Know what your home needs—and what can wait.
The 30-Point Home Care Assessment Visit gives you a practical baseline for your home. We review key maintenance areas, identify priorities, document what we find, and provide a clear roadmap for what to address next.The
THE DETAILS
Visit length
60-90 minutes
You'll receive
Scorecard & roadmap
Delivered within 48 hours
Introductory price
$299
Annual-plan credit
Applied toward a qualifying annual maintenance plan
$150 credit
Every Annual Plan Includes
✔ Personalized seasonal maintenance schedule
✔ Home maintenance history and documentation
✔ 10% preferred rate on eligible McDonald Contracting projects*
✔ Priority scheduling throughout the year
✔ Annual planning and recommendations
✔ One trusted team that knows your home
*Available with annual plans of $3,000 or more and qualifying McDonald Contracting projects. Ask UpKeep for full details.
— annual maintenance PLANS
Make home maintenance automatic —with a plan built around your home.
Put your home on a clear seasonal rhythm.
Built around your home’s age, systems, priorities, and preferred level of support.
Every plan includes a practical year-round schedule—without chasing contractors or starting from scratch each season.
13+
Years of Experience
McDonald-backed experience
4.9
Google Rating
3,000+
Customers Served
UpKeep Home Maintenance
Residential home maintenance — seasonal service, handyman services, annual plans, and custom maintenance scopes.
McDonald Contracting
Residential construction and larger project support — remodels, home repairs, frame-to-finish.
CSL#106924
HIC#182441
McDonald Electric
Licensed commercial and residential electrical expertise and support serving Arlington and the Greater Boston area.
Licensed Electrical Contractor #8424
UpKeep was created by Ed McDonald and the team behind McDonald Contracting and McDonald Electric. We know the homes, building styles, seasons, and maintenance needs common across Arlington and Greater Boston.
UpKeep gives homeowners one trusted local team for ongoing maintenance, home repairs, and personalized care. When larger construction or licensed electrical expertise is needed, the broader McDonald team is already connected.
Home maintenance backed by construction and electrical experience.
— LOCALLY OWNED & OPERATED IN ARLINGTON MA
— customer reviews
Real Homeowners. Real Peace of Mind
What local homeowners say about working with UpKeep and the McDonald team.
“My husband and I both work. We love doing things around the house, but we do not have the time or the skill for everything. I’ve been telling everyone about UpKeep.”
Kristen - Arlington, MA
Annual plan customer
“I started using UpKeep because I wasn’t getting everything done while working and being a parent. UpKeep handled it in one easy package.”
Kate - Arlington, MA
Annual plan customer
“As a senior, I have peace of mind that my maintenance problems are not mine to manage alone. UpKeep helps me keep up with my property.”
Rhonda - Arlington, MA
Annual plan customer
Serving Arlington and homeowners across Greater Boston.
— SERVICE AREA
UpKeep is based in Arlington, MA and serves homeowners in Belmont, Lexington, Winchester, and nearby Greater Boston communities. Service availability depends on location, project scope, and scheduling.
— READY WHEN YOU ARE
Stop carrying the list alone.
Tell us what your home needs, or start with a Home Care Visit if you are not sure where to begin.
Tell us what you need handled. We’ll confirm the scope, price it clearly, and schedule the right service — one time, seasonal, or on a recurring plan.
Frequently asked questions
Don't wait for your home to remind you.
Your home does not break all at once. It breaks one missed task at a time. The expensive problems start small — a clogged gutter, a blocked dryer vent, a seasonal task pushed off one year too long.
Start checking off your list today.
✔ Fast response — same business day
✔ Your home gets the care it needs
✔ You get back time and peace of mind