Some jobs come up in almost every Toronto home sooner or later. Here are seven we are asked about again and again, with one thing worth knowing before you book each of them.
1. Handyman visits
The catch-all for small repairs. Save up a list and book one visit instead of three. Grouping jobs is nearly always better value. Handyman services
2. Plumbing
Dripping taps, running toilets and slow drains. Fix them early. A slow drain is usually on its way to a blocked one. Plumbing services
3. Heating and cooling
Book the furnace tune-up in early fall and the air conditioner in spring. Everyone calls on the first cold or hot day, and that is when the wait is longest. Heating and cooling
4. Painting
The finish depends on the preparation. Ask what patching, sanding and priming are included in the quote. Painting services
5. Cleaning
Be clear about whether you want a regular clean, a deep clean or a move-out clean. They are priced and planned differently. Cleaning services
6. TV mounting and assembly
Know your wall type before you book. Many condos have concrete or steel-stud walls, which need different fixings from drywall on wood studs. TV mounting and home assembly
7. Pest control
Treatment deals with the pests you have. Sealing the entry points is what stops the next lot, so ask whether it is part of the visit. Pest control
How to book any of them safely
- Get the price in writing before the work starts.
- For electrical, gas and plumbing work, ask for the licence number.
- Ask about liability insurance.
- Do not pay the full amount up front.
- Keep the quote, the messages and the receipt.
Or let us do the checking. Every ServiceTo provider is screened and background-checked, and you agree the price before anyone is booked. Send a request and tell us what you need.