Handyman Rates in Ottawa

Simple, upfront pricing: $150 covers the first 2 hours on site, then $50 an hour after that. Free estimates, no deposit, and you pay when the job's done.

How the pricing works

ItemPrice
First 2 hours on site (minimum per visit)$150
Each additional hour, billed to the nearest half hour$50 / hr
Phone estimatesFree
On-site look for bigger jobsFree
MaterialsQuoted separately, before purchase
DepositNone. Pay when done.

Travel time isn't counted in your hours. You pay for time on site, and you'll always hear about it before a job goes over the estimate.

Typical job prices

These are typical times for straightforward jobs. Your job may take more or less depending on access, wall type and condition.

JobTypical timeLabour
TV mounting on drywall~1 hr$150
Faucet cartridge or faucet replacement~1–1.5 hrs$150
Door handle, lock or deadbolt swap~1 hr$150
Furniture assembly (one large piece)~2 hrs$150
Grab bars (1–2 bars)~1–2 hrs$150
Interior door install~3 hrs$200
Half-day punch list4 hrs$250
Full-day punch list8 hrs$450

Want to play with the numbers? Try the estimate calculator on the home page.

Why a two-hour minimum?

Every visit includes driving, loading tools and setting up, even for a 20-minute fix. Instead of a separate trip charge, the $150 base includes two full hours of work. So the smart move is to bundle your list: mount the TV, change the faucet cartridge and patch the drywall in one visit, for one price.

How to get an exact quote

  1. Text (613) 859-1254 a photo or two of the job and your neighbourhood.
  2. Sal replies with a time estimate and any materials needed, usually the same day.
  3. Book a time. If anything changes on site, you'll hear about it before the work goes over.

Payment is by cash, e-transfer or card, when the job is finished.

Quick Answers

Common questions

Is there a trip charge?
No separate trip charge. The $150 base covers the first two hours on site, and travel time isn't counted.
What if the job takes less than two hours?
The $150 minimum still applies, so add other small jobs to the visit and use the full two hours.
Do you charge for estimates?
No. Phone estimates are free, and so is an on-site look for bigger jobs.
What if the job runs longer than quoted?
Sal tells you before going over, never after, and gives you a revised number.
How do I pay?
Cash, e-transfer or card, when the job is done. No deposit.
Free Quote

Tell Sal what needs doing

Send the basics and Sal will call or text back with a price, usually the same day. No deposit, and you pay when the job's done.

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