Every home has a list. The door that sticks. The hole in the wall from the old TV mount. The shelf that has been leaning against the wall in its box since spring. The tap that drips. None of these jobs is big enough to call a contractor, and each one needs time, tools and know-how that most people don't have to spare.
That is what a handyman is for. This guide explains what our handyman service covers, how a visit works, how to get the most from it and when a job needs a different kind of trade.
What a handyman service is, and what it isn't
A handyman handles the repairs, installations and small projects that keep a home working. Instead of booking a different company for each job, you make one call and one person or team works through your whole list in a single visit.
Our service is for repairs and small projects. We don't take on full renovations, additions or structural work, and some jobs must go to a licensed trade, such as new electrical circuits or gas connections. If something on your list falls outside what we do, we'll tell you before the visit so there are no surprises.
How the service works
- You call us. Tell us what's on your list. Photos help, especially for repairs.
- We give you an estimate. You'll know roughly how long the visit will take and what it will cost before you book.
- We arrive on time. We bring our own tools and the common parts and materials most jobs need.
- We confirm the list. We walk through the jobs with you and agree the order before we start.
- We work through it. One job after another, protecting your floors and furniture as we go.
- We check and clean up. You see the finished work, and we leave each room tidy.
What we do
Repairs around the house. Sticking doors, loose handles, squeaky hinges, damaged trim and the small fixes that add up.
Walls and paint. Drywall holes, cracks and dents patched, with paint touch-ups to finish.
Mounting and hanging. TVs, shelves, mirrors, artwork, curtain rods and blinds, level and secure.
Furniture assembly. Beds, desks, wardrobes and shelving from any brand, built and anchored.
Minor plumbing. Leaky faucets, running toilets, clogged drains and fixture replacements.
Minor electrical. Light fixtures, switches and outlets replaced on existing wiring.
Carpentry and trim. Baseboards, casing, shelving and wood repairs.
Sealing and caulking. Around tubs, sinks, counters and doors.
Why one visit beats five
Small jobs are expensive to book one at a time. Each company has its own call-out fee, its own schedule and its own minimum charge, and you end up taking several days off to wait at home. Grouping your jobs into one handyman visit solves that.
- One booking. A single visit and a single person to explain things to.
- Better use of time. Travel and setup happen once, so more of the visit goes into the work.
- Jobs that connect. We can fix the leak, patch the wall it damaged and touch up the paint in the same visit.
- Nothing left half done. The small tasks that never justify their own call finally get finished.
How to build your to-do list
A good list makes the visit faster and the estimate more accurate.
- Walk through the house room by room. Write down everything that is broken, loose, missing or waiting to be installed.
- Be specific. "Bedroom door won't latch" tells us more than "fix door".
- Take photos. A picture of the damage or the item helps us bring the right parts.
- Put the urgent jobs first. If time runs short, the important things are already done.
- List what you've already bought. Fixtures, shelves, furniture and hardware, with model names if you have them.
How to prepare for your visit
- Have materials on site. Anything you bought for the job, in its packaging with all the parts.
- Find your leftover paint. The can, or the colour name and code, for touch-ups.
- Clear the work areas. Move furniture and belongings away from where we'll be working.
- Know where your shut-offs are. The water valve and the electrical panel, in case we need them.
- Tell us about access. Parking, elevators and condo rules about work hours or drilling.
Why homeowners call The Man on Call
The Man on Call is a locally owned home services company based in Newmarket, serving homeowners across the GTA. The name says what we set out to be: the one call you make when something at home needs doing.
That means we arrive when we say we will, tell you what the visit will cost before we start, and do each job properly, however small. We don't push work you don't need, and we're honest when a job is better suited to another trade.
Because we handle so many kinds of work, your list doesn't have to fit one category. Plumbing, drywall, doors, mounting, assembly and painting can all happen in the same visit.
Repairs piling up?
Tell us what's on your list, and we'll give you an estimate and a time that works for you. Call The Man on Call and hand us the list.
