Berkshire County

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Construction site with a 'Help Wanted' sign, showing a homeowner's concern due to contractor unavailability and long wait times.

Skilled trades shortage impacts home services, driving up costs

In Berkshire County, Massachusetts, contractors are now booked out six months in advance, a direct consequence of a shrinking workforce impacting home services in 2026.

Olivia Hart·May 5, 2026