Early access in Canada. We are still building our directory for Canada. The profiles here show real public evidence from named sources, but coverage is limited and our checks are not yet as complete as on our UK site. Treat this as a preview, not a full picture.

Handymen in Canada

1,993 handymen across Canada, each compared on their reviews, credential evidence and evidence from named public sources. Independent evidence, no ads and no paid placement. Add your area below to see who's near you.

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Handymen

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What to check when hiring handymen in Canada

MyTrustedTraders ranks on independent public evidence. No ads, no paid placement. Use these checks alongside the evidence on each profile before you decide who to contact.

  • Trade licensing in Canada is set by each province or territory. Electrical, gas and plumbing are licensed trades almost everywhere (for example ESA for electrical and TSSA for gas in Ontario), so check your provincial regulator that the contractor is certified for the work before you hire.
  • A construction lien is a real risk: in every province an unpaid subcontractor or supplier can register a lien against your home even if you already paid the main contractor. Hold back the statutory amount (commonly around 10%) and get signed lien waivers as you pay.
  • Look for consistent reviews across several named sources, not one polished profile.
  • Check any credential evidence, and that the business details independently check out.
  • Get a written quote and keep guarantee, insurance and payment terms in writing.

How to judge a handyman

Independent, no-ads guidance. The trade-specific checks that matter most, the warning signs, and what to ask before you hire. Use it alongside each contractor’s public evidence above.

Verify before you hire

  • A handyman is fine for small repairs, but electrical, gas and significant plumbing work are regulated: those must go to a licensed electrician, gas technician or plumber, not a general handyman. Confirm they refuse work outside their lane.
  • Check the business carries liability insurance and a current workers' compensation clearance (WSIB/WorkSafeBC/WCB) for anyone working in or on your home.
  • For anything bigger, get a written scope and price, and pay for completed work rather than a large up-front deposit.
  • Favour recent, verifiable local reviews and clear before/after photos.

Warning signs of a rogue contractor

  • Offers to do wiring, gas or major plumbing that legally needs a licensed trade.
  • No proof of insurance or WCB coverage.
  • Wants a large cash deposit, or won't put the job in writing.
  • Only an old review or two, with no verifiable recent work.

Questions to ask before you hire

  • Will you bring in a licensed trade for any electrical, gas or major plumbing?
  • Do you carry liability insurance and a current WCB/WSIB clearance?
  • Can I have a written scope and price?
  • Can I see recent comparable jobs and reviews?

Frequently asked questions

How do I choose a trustworthy handyman?
Compare the public evidence on each profile: how many independent reviews they have and across how many named sources, the rating and how recent it is, any credential evidence, and the company status. A handyman backed by several named sources is harder to fake than one found in only one place.
Does MyTrustedTraders rank or recommend handymen for payment?
No. There are no ads and no paid placement. Handymen are ranked only by the strength of independent public evidence. No one can pay to rank higher, add a badge, or change their reviews.
Where do the reviews come from?
They're imported from named public review sources and always shown with the source named. They aren't reviews written on MyTrustedTraders. We cross-check the same business across sources rather than creating new reviews.
What should I check before hiring a handyman?
Confirm credentials and insurance directly with the handyman, get a written quote, and run the Cowboy Checker on the business first. MyTrustedTraders helps you shortlist on the evidence. It doesn't replace your own checks before you hire.

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