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- Jun 27, 2026
Public evidence profile · Checked May 2026
VanCity Handyman
Credentials & registries
HomeStars Verified Pro
Trust Score
43out of 100
- Rated 5.0 from 8 reviews
- 1 credential shown
Newest review August 2025
How this score is worked out
Rating5.0 / 5
Review volumeLow · 8
Independent sources1 independent public source
Credentials1 credential shown
How this score is made up
What customers say24 of 60.9
Independent checks14.2 of 28.1
Track record5 of 10.9
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- Licences and credentials0.4 of 6.3
- Ways to reach them10.6 of 12.5
- Photos of their work3.1 of 6.3
- Industry recognition0 of 3.1
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Credentials and checks
Credentials, licences and vetting
Credentials and associations
1Credentials and memberships
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1Checks and details listed by directories
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What customers say
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5.0out of 5
Where these reviews are published
- HomeStars8 reviews · 5.0 avg
Detailed reviews
These are the individual reviews we hold for VanCity Handyman, including the highlights above. The 8 headline total is the review volume reported across public review sources.
Moe is professional and friendly to work with. He removed the wallpaper cleanly without damaging the ceiling. The other handyman I hired before him was unwilling to touch the wallpaper in fear of damaging the ceiling leaving me with a bathroom half finished. The wallpaper that Moe installed is straight and smooth. In other words, just perfect! My family loves the new look of our bathroom. Thanks again, Moe!
Moe is a great fellow - works fast and efficient. Pleased to work with him.
Great work, great communication and a great guy to work with. First call next time I need work done. Thanks
I recently hired VanCity Handyman, and I couldn't be happier with the service! Moe was incredibly quick to respond and got the job done efficiently. I was especially stressed because a previous contractor backed out last minute, leaving me in a bind. I initially needed a desk removed from a wall, and Moe handled it with such expertise and speed that I asked if he could also assemble a bed and two nightstands. Despite being in Ontario and needing the work done in my daughter's room before she moved into her new house for university, Moe made the process seamless. He was professional, reliable, and very accommodating to our rushed timeline. I highly recommend VanCity Handyman for any job, big or small. Thank you, Moe, for making this transition stress-free!
Local context
Rated 5.0, above the local average for electricians in Richmond, British Columbia
Across 7 electricians in Richmond, British Columbia, the typical rating is 4.7 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
VanCity Handyman - Painting & Finishing Carpentry Specialists serving Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver. 20 years of experience. Fully insured. We treat every home like our own. VanCity Handyman is a locally owned painting and finishing carpentry company proudly serving homeowners, strata councils and commercial businesses across Fraser Valley and Greater Vancouver. With over 20 years of hands-on experience in the trades, we built our reputation the old fashioned way one job at a time, entirely through word of mouth. Now we’re making it easier for homeowners and property managers to find us. We specialize in interior and exterior painting and finishing carpentry. But there’s not much we won’t tackle. From drywall repairs and caulking to flooring, tile, fixtures and full home maintenance. VanCity Handyman is your one call for everything your home needs. We work with homeowners, strata properties, condo and apartment buildings, and commercial spaces including offices, retail stores and restaurants. Whether it’s a single room repaint or a full home renovation. We bring the same level of care and craftsmanship to every project. Fraser Valley areas served: Langley, Abbotsford, Chilliwack, Mission, Maple Ridge, White Rock, Surrey and surrounding communities. Metro Vancouver areas served: Vancouver, Burnaby, North Vancouver, West Vancouver, Richmond, Coquitlam, Port Moody, Delta and surrounding areas. Call or text for a free estimate. Six 0 Four 369 8718
Your own checks
What to check before you hire
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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.
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Common questions about VanCity Handyman
Is VanCity Handyman a legitimate business?
VanCity Handyman has 8 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 VanCity Handyman?
VanCity Handyman has 8 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 VanCity Handyman's reviews are genuine?
VanCity Handyman's 8 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.
Is VanCity Handyman qualified and accredited?
We hold 1 independently sourced credential for VanCity Handyman, including HomeStars Verified Pro. Each is attributed to the body that issued it in the credentials section. For example, HomeStars Verified Pro is HomeStars' verified badge: awarded after HomeStars checks the business's identity and trade licensing.