Handyman Renovations
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Renovation Process with a Handyman
How to plan projects with a handyman
What does a handyman do? Your local handyman (or woman) can take care of small home repairs, odd jobs, regular maintenance work, and smaller home renovations. A handyman contractor can take you through home upgrades and installations with ease. Read on to learn how to find a handyman in three simple steps:
Plan ahead
Develop your handyman repair list and outline the home renovations required. We will use the details you provide to supply you with three free quotes for handyman contractors near you.
Define a realistic budget
Handyman projects often come with a lower price tag than other home renovations. Because a handyman is often employed to complete not one task, but a list of small home repairs and installations, they’re even more likely to charge by the hour than other contractors.
Compare contractors
Submit your project to Smart Reno to receive quotes from verified contractors. Compare each quote and determine the best home handyman services for your needs. Choose the residential handyman who fits your vision as well as your budget
How much do handyman services cost?
The cost of handyman services will vary depending on the nature of the job and the handyman’s hourly rate and skillset. A general handyman will charge a lower fee for general home services and odd jobs compared to a handyman contractor with expertise in more specialized fields like plumbing and carpentry.
The complexity of a handyman project will also impact the hourly fee. Applying intricate tiling to a bathroom wall will cost more than hanging fabric draping in a basement, and installing a new kitchen storage system may involve a higher hourly rate than applying varnish to existing cabinets. If you are unsure about the cost estimate provided, seek out additional handyman quotes to determine the fair price for a job.
| Type of renovation | Predictable budget |
|---|---|
| Hourly Rate | $50 – $150 |
| Small Jobs (<2 hours) | $100 – $400 |
| Large Jobs (4+ hours) | $500 – $1,000+ |
Average prices for jobs in Canada
What kind of projects can a handyman do?
The scope of practice of the residential handyman is so broad, it’s easier to describe what a handyman can’t do. Rewiring electrical, extensive plumbing, or structural repairs are beyond the skills of your local handyman. Most small jobs around the home can be readily added to the handyman repair list.
They can tackle smaller renovation projects like smaller tiling projects, painting a room, and installing storage systems. Some handymen can also handle outdoor landscaping projects like planting new trees, pruning shrubs, and installing raised beds for a new garden.
Handyman: Tips and tricks
Top projects for a handyman
Once you have a handle on how to hire a handyman, it’s time to develop the project list. Handyman projects can cover almost every aspect of home renovation. Homeowners will most often seek out handyman services for these four projects:
Replacing cabinets and storage
Tired of dull, lifeless kitchen cabinets? Your local handyman can switch out your stained particle board from the early 70s for a sleek, modern storage system, complete with drawer slides and soft-closing cabinets. Brighten up kitchens and bathrooms with help from a residential handyman.
Changing a toilet, shower, or bath
If you want to switch out your bathroom appliances, you might choose to call a handyman. When replacing old toilets, showers, sinks, or bathtubs with new ones, rerouting the plumbing is not always a requirement. Ask your handyman about installing new fixture in the same locations.
Install a tile backsplash
Installing new tiling on your backsplash to add a much-needed pop of colour to your kitchen. A general handyman can install decorative accents that allow you to express your unique style without undergoing a full home renovation.
Replacing a countertop
Homeowners who dream of replacing their laminate kitchen islands with a butcher-block countertop find handyman services essential to perform the installation quickly and easily.
Tools & Calculators
Find out how much home equity you have to finance your renovation using the RBC Home Value Estimator.
Not sure what your renovation should cost you? Use the Renovation Cost Estimator to find out.
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It was very helpful to have three different quotes on my many projects. Thank you for sending contractors my way.
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Toronto, ON
Helpful for small job
Smart Reno provided contractors that were interested in my small job. Other sites were only interested in large $$$ jobs. I found this very helpful.
Brenda
Mississauga, ON
Patient and extremely professional
I can not say enough nice things about Vladimir. He was so helpful, very patient, and extremely professional. I highly recommend Outside the Box Renovations for any projects needed.
Heather
Coquitlam, BC
