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Small Jobs, Done Right

Handyman Services Ottawa Homeowners Actually Need

Every house has a list. The interior door that sticks since the humidity changed, the towel bar that pulled out of the drywall, the caulking around the tub that has gone dark, the bathroom fan that rattles. None of them are a renovation. All of them are annoying, and most contractors will not come out for them.

We will. The same crew that builds our kitchens and bathrooms does our handyman work, so the repairs are done properly, not patched. And because we batch the list into one visit, you pay for one trip instead of five. Bring us the whole list, and we will tell you what fits in a morning.

Clear hourly rate or flat price agreed before we start
One visit for the whole list, not one trip per job
Licensed electrician or plumber brought in when the code requires it, never faked

Home Repair in Ottawa: What a Handyman Can and Cannot Legally Do

Ontario draws clear lines, and a good handyman tells you where they are instead of pretending they do not exist.

Electrical work needs a licensed electrical contractor. Replacing a light fixture or outlet might seem small, but in Ontario it must be done by an ESA-licensed electrical contractor. We bring one in rather than doing it ourselves.
Gas appliances need a TSSA-certified technician. Gas stoves, dryers and fireplaces are not handyman work. We will tell you who to call.
Plumbing beyond fixtures. Swapping a faucet or a toilet is fine. Moving drains or supply lines usually needs a permit and a licensed plumber.
Everything else is fair game. Doors, trim, drywall patches, caulking, mounting, assembly, weatherstripping, shelving, minor carpentry and the hundred small things that make a house work.

If a handyman offers to do electrical or gas work without a licence, that is the moment to find another handyman.

What We Do

What Our Handyman Crew Handles

If it is on your list and it is not electrical or gas, we can almost certainly do it. These are the jobs we get called for most.

Door Repair, Installation and Replacement

Sticking doors, doors that will not latch, stripped hinges, new interior doors, closet doors, barn doors and exterior door replacement with proper sealing for Ottawa winters.

Drywall Repair and Patching

Holes, cracks, water stains, popped nails and damage from a moved TV mount, patched, taped, sanded and painted to match, including ceiling cracks and water-damaged sections.

Caulking, Grout and Sealing

Tubs, showers, sinks, windows and baseboards. Old caulking removed, surface cleaned, new mould-resistant caulking applied. Small, cheap and the best water-damage prevention in the house.

When caulking is not enough: bathroom renovations

Mounting and Assembly

TV mounting on drywall, brick or above a fireplace, shelves, mirrors, curtain rods, blinds, grab bars and furniture assembly, including the flat-pack pieces that came with 200 screws.

Trim, Baseboards and Carpentry

Baseboards, casing, crown moulding, shiplap, accent walls, closet organizers and the small carpentry that finishes a room.

New floors with new baseboards

Fixtures and Appliance Installation

Faucets, toilets, vanities, bathroom fans, dishwashers and other fixture swaps in the same location. Anything that needs new wiring or gas, we bring in the licensed trade.

Why Choose Us

Why Ottawa Homeowners Choose Us for Small Jobs

01

Renovation-Grade Work

The same crew that builds our kitchens and bathrooms does the small jobs. Repairs are done properly, not patched to look done.

02

Honest Pricing

Hourly rate or flat price agreed before we start. No call-out fee buried in the total and no surprise on the invoice.

03

One Visit, Whole List

We batch everything on your list into one trip. You pay for one visit, not five.

04

We Know Where the Line Is

Electrical and gas go to licensed trades every time. We tell you before you ask, because that is what protects your home and your insurance.

How It Works

How a Handyman Visit With SecuReno Goes

Handyman or contractor? A handyman handles repairs, installations and small improvements that do not need a permit or a licensed trade. A contractor handles renovations, structural work and anything with permits and multiple trades. Most of what is on a homeowner's list is handyman work, and it costs a fraction of calling a contractor for each item.

1

Send Your List

Call or send the form with everything on the list, with photos if you have them. We tell you what fits in one visit and what it will cost.

2

Confirm the Price

Hourly rate or flat price for the whole list, agreed in writing before we book the visit.

3

The Visit

We arrive in the window we gave you, work through the list, and bring the right tools and materials the first time.

4

Done and Cleaned Up

Every job checked, dust and debris cleaned, and a short list of anything we noticed that you might want to handle next.

Pricing

Handyman Rates in Ottawa: How the Pricing Actually Works

Handyman work is priced one of two ways: by the hour for a list of small jobs, or as a flat price for a single defined job like a door installation or a TV mount. We tell you which one makes sense for your list before we book.

Batching saves the most. A single visit for six small jobs costs far less than six separate call-outs, because travel and setup are paid once. Bring the whole list, even the things you think are too small to mention.

Materials are separate and transparent. If a job needs a new door, a fan, caulking or hardware, we either install what you have bought or source it and show you the receipt. No markup hidden in the labour.

Licensed trades cost more, and should. If something on your list turns out to be electrical or gas, we bring in the licensed contractor and their rate applies to that item. We tell you that up front rather than doing it wrong for cheap.

We do not publish a flat rate card because a five-minute caulking job and a three-hour door replacement are different things. What we do is give you the price before we come. Send your list and we will price it the same day.

What Drives the Price of a Handyman Visit

Time on site. The main line for hourly work. Batching your list keeps it efficient.
Materials. Doors, fans, hardware, caulking. Shown separately, no markup hidden in labour.
Complexity. Mounting on brick costs more than drywall. An exterior door takes longer than an interior one.
Licensed trades. Electrical or gas items go to a licensed contractor at their rate.
Travel. Paid once per visit, which is why one visit for six jobs beats six visits for one.
Disposal. Old doors, fixtures and packaging hauled away if you want it gone.

Ask any handyman for the price before they come. If they will not give one, keep looking.

Local Knowledge

The Small Repairs Ottawa Homes Need Most and Why They Come Back Every Year

Most of the handyman calls we get in Ottawa follow the seasons. In spring, doors that swelled shut over the humid months and caulking that cracked when the house dried out in winter. In fall, weatherstripping, exterior door seals and the storm door that never closed right, all before the first cold snap. And year round, the drywall damage, loose towel bars and flat-pack furniture that every house collects.

The climate is the reason so many of these repeat. Eight months of dry heating shrinks wood doors and trim and opens joints, then humid summers swell them back. A door that was planed in July will stick again in January if it was planed too much. We fix these for the full cycle, not just for today.

The housing stock matters too. Post-war bungalows in Alta Vista and Gloucester have original doors and trim that need patient repair rather than replacement. Family homes from the 1960s to 1980s across Nepean and Orleans have hollow-core doors and plaster-over-drywall walls that need the right anchors. Newer builds in Kanata, Barrhaven and Stittsville mostly need builder-grade fixtures upgraded and the small things finished. We work in all of them every week.

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Common Questions

Handyman Questions Ottawa Homeowners Ask Us

How much does a handyman cost in Ottawa?

Handyman work is priced by the hour for a list of small jobs, or as a flat price for a single defined job. Batching several jobs into one visit is the biggest saving, because travel and setup are paid once. SecuReno gives you the price before booking, with materials shown separately.

What can a handyman legally do in Ontario?

General repairs, installations and small improvements: doors, trim, drywall patches, caulking, mounting, assembly, fixture swaps in the same location. Electrical work must be done by an ESA-licensed electrical contractor and gas appliances by a TSSA-certified technician. A handyman who offers to do those without a licence is a red flag.

Is it cheaper to hire a handyman or a contractor?

For small jobs, a handyman is far cheaper because there is no project management, no permits and no multiple trades. For renovations, structural changes or anything needing permits, you need a contractor. Most of what is on a typical homeowner's list is handyman work.

Do you charge for estimates?

No. Send your list with photos and we price it the same day. For jobs that need a site visit to price properly, we combine the visit with the work whenever we can so you are not paying for a separate trip.

Can a handyman replace a light fixture in Ontario?

Legally, electrical work in Ontario must be done by an ESA-licensed electrical contractor, and that includes fixtures and outlets. We bring in a licensed electrician for those items rather than doing them ourselves. Anything that plugs in, like mounting a TV, is fine.

How much does drywall repair cost in Ottawa?

A small patch, like a doorknob hole, is a quick job usually done with other items on your list. Larger holes, water damage and ceiling repairs take longer and may need two visits for the compound to dry. See our drywall repair page for bigger jobs, or send a photo and we will give you a number.

Do you do small jobs, or only big lists?

Both. A single door repair or TV mount is fine, we will give you a flat price. But if you have three or four other things, add them to the same visit and the per-job cost drops.

How soon can you come?

Most handyman visits are booked within a few days, sometimes faster if a crew is already in your area. Tell us if it is urgent, like an exterior door that will not lock, and we will move it up.

Still have a question? Call 343 700 1124 and ask us directly.

Related Services

When the List Gets Bigger

All services

Drywall RepairLarger holes, water damage and ceiling repairs→ Bathroom RenovationsWhen the list turns into a full bathroom→ Kitchen RenovationsWhen new hardware is not enough→

Handyman services across Gloucester, Nepean, Kanata, Orleans, Barrhaven and Stittsville.

Ready to Start Your Project?

Tell us what you want the space to do and we will give you a straight answer on scope, timing and cost. For a handyman Ottawa homeowners can count on, call 343 700 1124 or send the form and we will get back to you the same day.

Your Local Handyman in Ottawa for Every Small Job