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Handy Person
Awards & recognition
1 independent award
Trust Score
48out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 41 reviews
- 5 reviews in the last 12 months
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volume41
Independent sources1 independent public source
CredentialsNo credentials shown yet
How this score is made up
What customers say35 of 60.9
Independent checks7.8 of 28.1
Track record5 of 10.9
See the independent checks
- Licences and credentials0 of 6.3
- Ways to reach them0 of 12.5
- Photos of their work6.3 of 6.3
- Industry recognition1.6 of 3.1
Missing evidence lowers the score because we can't check it. It doesn't mean it doesn't exist. Claiming a profile never changes the score. Evidence context, not a guarantee of workmanship.
Independent recognition
Awards & recognition
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Reviews · public evidence
What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Customers often mention
Where these reviews are published
- HomeStars41 reviews · 5.0 avg
Highlights
“professional, prompt, friendly. I highly recommend”
“Prompt responses. Professional approach to communications to arrange and conducted an on-site assessment visit to prepare a quote. Understood the scope of the work and provided professional feedback about some of the project challenges (potential wire pulling, reconfiguring the electrical panel to create space for 240 V AC circuit breaker. The work was done efficiently and cleanly. I was advised of potential issues along the way, and we agreed collaboratively on each item. Very thorough final clean-up. Great job! Handyman is definitely on my short list for future projects.”
“professional, on time, great work, fair price. Will hire again”
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for Handy Person, including the highlights above. The 41 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Very smoothly. All fixed.
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for electricians in North York
Across 69 electricians in North York, the typical rating is 4.8 out of 5. We compare against the same businesses a homeowner would find searching for this trade locally.
Sources
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Review sources
Public evidence last checked May 2026
About
Handyperson..residential electrician,lights(luminaires)upgrade, (potlights,dimmer) receptacle,GFCI,AFCI,with USB charger outlet installation,switches,trouble shooting etc..washroom,laundry room,kitchen exhaust fan,Range Hoods,Laundry Room,vent cleaning..Basic Audio and Video Technician/Installer,TV wall Installer,Residential telephone line Installer,wifi access point,appliances technician/repair..and many more!! I offer 6months warranty!!
Completed work
5 photosPhotos listed as completed work
These photos were listed as completed work by the business or a public source. They do not verify workmanship.
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
Worth checking yourself
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No credentials are shown here and the business has not claimed this profile. Ask to see certificates and insurance directly.
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.
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Common questions about Handy Person
Is Handy Person a legitimate business?
Handy Person has 41 independent public reviews, rated 5 out of 5. This is independent public evidence gathered from named public sources (no ads, no paid placement), not a guarantee of workmanship. If anything here is out of date, the business can request a correction.
What do customers say about Handy Person?
Handy Person has 41 public reviews, averaging 5 out of 5. You can read the individual reviews and where each came from in the reviews section above.
How do I know Handy Person's reviews are genuine?
Handy Person's 41 public reviews come from a named public review source, and MyTrustedTraders links every one back to where it was published, so you can open the source and read them yourself rather than trusting a single curated page. MyTrustedTraders brings this public evidence together with no ads and no paid placement: we show where every review came from rather than selling rankings, so you can weigh the evidence for yourself.
Has Handy Person had recent public reviews?
Handy Person has 5 public reviews dated within the last 12 months. That shows their review history includes recent feedback; it does not prove current availability, so confirm capacity before hiring.
Has Handy Person won any awards?
Handy Person holds 1 independent award, including Best of HomeStars winner (2026). These are third-party awards: recognition that has to be won, not self-issued.
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