Seeking contractor/handyman to repair classic Somerville detached garage

[olliesix]

Our 1920's cinder block detached garage is of the classic Somerville style. It's pretty sound, but needs repair of rotted wood frame around the garage door and some cracked masonry/facade issues. Seems too small for major contractors, but might be more than a handyman usually does. Since there are so many of these garages around Somerville, and

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[ceelove]

We got work last year from J R Maintenance and Remodeling from Chelmsford, (617) 648-6451. J and R are Jose (pronounced "Joce", not "Ho-say") and Roberto. They did a beautiful job of rebuilding the wood-and-stone disaster surrounding our bulkhead door, for a lot less than we feared we would pay.

[guthmeister]

Oh dear...I've got the same exact garage and same exact repair needs. I can see daylight through the cracks in the concrete blocks! Do you mind if I follow this thread? Also, if you don't get many replies, you might try posting your request on Nextdoor. That site seems to attract lots of repair-type questions and answers :)

[olliesix]

Absolutely! Will share anything I find. And will post on Nextdoor as well- thanks for the tip.