We Take Care of Your Home, So You Don’t Have To.

UpKeep helps homeowners with handyman jobs, repair and carpentry projects, exterior and seasonal care, home-system maintenance, Home Care Visits, and custom annual Home Care Plans.Typical work includes small repairs, mounting and installations, punch lists, gutter cleaning, window cleaning, pressure washing, vent cleaning, HVAC maintenance, plumbing and electrical checks, home-safety tasks, carpentry, trim and rot repair, doors, decks, railings, drywall, and other defined repair projects.If you are not sure which service you need, send us a service request and tell us what is going on. We will help point you in the right direction.

Handyman work is usually short, simple work that can often be completed by one technician in a single visit.Repair and carpentry projects are more involved and may require skilled carpentry, materials, several labor hours, or multiple days.Examples of repair and carpentry work include exterior trim and rot repair, fascia and soffit repair, decks, porches, stairs, railings, doors, window surrounds, localized siding repair, interior finish carpentry, larger drywall repairs, and repair-related painting.You do not need to decide which category your project belongs in. Tell us what needs to be repaired and we will help determine the right path.

Yes. Small repairs and punch lists are a core part of UpKeep’s handyman service.Typical jobs include mounting, shelving, hardware installation, minor door adjustments, caulking, small drywall repairs, furniture assembly, punch-list items, and other everyday home fixes.If you have several small jobs, include the full list in your request so we can review the work together.

UpKeep provides recurring and one-time exterior home maintenance services such as gutter cleaning, exterior window cleaning, pressure or exterior washing, dryer vent cleaning, seasonal exterior checks, and other routine seasonal upkeep.These services are designed to help homeowners stay ahead of common maintenance tasks before they turn into larger repair problems.

UpKeep helps coordinate and provide routine preventive care for the systems that keep a home safe, comfortable, and operating properly.This may include heating and cooling tune-ups, HVAC maintenance, vent cleaning, plumbing checks, electrical checks, and fire or home-safety services.Licensed electrical work is handled through the appropriate licensed team, including McDonald Electric where applicable.

The Home Care Visit is a practical, maintenance-focused walkthrough of your home.We review key areas of the property and help identify what needs attention now, what can wait, and what should be planned for later.After the visit, you receive a clear property baseline, maintenance priorities, and a personalized maintenance roadmap so you have a better understanding of what your home needs next.It is a good starting point if you have a growing list, several concerns, deferred maintenance, or simply are not sure where to begin.

A Custom Annual Home Care Plan is a personalized maintenance plan built around your specific home, priorities, and recurring maintenance needs.Rather than using the same checklist for every property, we look at what your home actually needs and build a plan around the year.Depending on the property, a plan may include seasonal maintenance, handyman work, exterior services, preventive care, recurring inspections or checks, small projects, and maintenance planning.The goal is simple: help keep the work from piling up and give you one team to call throughout the year.

No.You can hire UpKeep for a single repair, handyman visit, seasonal service, or other one-time project.Home Care Visits and Custom Annual Home Care Plans are available for homeowners who want broader or ongoing support, but they are not required to use UpKeep.

Pricing depends on the type of work, the size and condition of the property, access, materials, labor, and the complexity of the job.Simple handyman work may be handled differently from a defined carpentry project, gutter cleaning, HVAC maintenance, or a multi-day repair.UpKeep reviews the scope first and explains the expected pricing before work begins. If something changes once the work is underway, we discuss it with you before adding additional work.

UpKeep is based in Arlington and primarily serves homeowners in Arlington, Belmont, Lexington, Winchester, and surrounding Greater Boston communities. Availability depends on location, project scope, scheduling, and job economics. Outside the list? Just ask!

We review the information you provide and typically respond within one business day.Depending on the job, we may ask for photos, measurements, access details, or a few additional questions so we can understand the scope.From there, we will explain the recommended next step, expected pricing, and scheduling options.If you are not sure what service you need, that is fine. Just describe what is happening.

UpKeep was created by Ed McDonald and the team behind McDonald Contracting and McDonald Electric. UpKeep focuses on ongoing home maintenance and everyday repairs. When larger construction or licensed electrical work is required, the appropriate McDonald company can be brought into the conversation.

Yes. Repair and carpentry is a dedicated service category.UpKeep can help with defined repair projects involving rot, trim, fascia, soffit, decks, porches, stairs, railings, doors, window surrounds, siding, finish carpentry, drywall, and repair-related painting.If a project becomes a larger construction scope, we can help determine whether it should be handled through McDonald Contracting.