The thing about Handy Butler is they’re a multitasker extraordinaire, as they offer a wide range of services. It’s worth mentioning that they serve residential and commercial clients any day of the week, which we appreciate as they’re more accessible.

Basically, they offer a bunch of handyman services, including simple tasks like mirror hanging and TV mount installation. But we love that they’re also experts in appliance installation, repair jobs, and exterior housework.

We also think versatility is one of Handy Butler’s best features, as they even offer maintenance in commercial spaces. However, for residential clients, preventative maintenance is only included in the monthly subscription, costing $2,388 annually.

Moreover, we found that they offer four service plans for a monthly fee, each with various perks for their clients, including emergency response. 

But we must mention that they don’t offer emergency repairs for non-service plan holders—unless maybe they have extra time.

Another thing we like is their one-year workmanship warranty, which gives clients peace of mind in case of issues. The good thing is we didn’t hear complaints about Handy Butler’s work!

Lastly, during our research, we found that financing is available here—quite handy for big jobs! That includes no-money-down options, which is wallet-friendly for home renovations.

To Do Done is one of the most qualified handyman services we found in Ottawa. They’re RBQ (Régie du bâtiment du Québec) certified and have WSIB (Workplace Safety & Insurance Board) coverage for their employees in case of accidents.

An impressive thing we found about these folks is they’re all about making the home a safe and comfortable place. We can confidently say this because we found their workmanship top-notch—they won the 2021 and 2022 Best of Houzz Service awards.

In addition, we appreciate that they focus on home renovations, which also speaks volumes about their expertise in various home improvement tasks. It’s nice that they can work on room-only or full house renovations.

These handymen are not just about renovations because they also offer specific services only, like painting, carpentry, tiling, and electrical services. For small jobs, it’s handy they only need a day’s notice before the appointment.

But it’s a bummer that they don’t cater to retail spaces and office buildings. Anyhow, we think that their focus on home improvement means they’re very experienced in it!

Finally, although To Do Done isn’t available on weekends, we think they compensate for their incredible communication, from quotations (which were accurate and reasonable) to the end of the project!

One of our picks is Gillespie Handyman Services because of their experience—they’ve been around for over 15 years! They’re accessible too, since they work with residential, commercial, and industrial clients.

But a slight hiccup is they don’t have weekend hours. Still, we found that they cater to the surrounding areas of Ottawa, which is convenient and makes them available for the nearby communities.

One of the things we love is they specialize in exterior work, such as repairing sidings, eavestroughs, fascia, and parging. It does make them an all-rounder since most handymen focus on interior jobs.

Plus, we love how extensive their handyman services are. It’s nice they’re very experienced in small and large jobs, from deck repairs to installing home appliances to renovations and remodels.

Gillespie Handyman Services earns more points in our book because of their reasonably priced services. It certainly helps that their quotations are accurate, which avoids the chances of additional charges unless extra work is asked.

As for the guarantee, we like their one-year workmanship warranty. Their customer service is superb, too, because they manage to immediately return in case there are issues with their work.

Overall, Gillespie Handyman Services is one of our favourites, particularly because we found their attention to detail impeccable—even past clients we surveyed said so!

What we like about Handyman Connection of Ottawa is their impressive team. All their handymen have ten years of experience, which speaks volumes about their knowledge and skills.

In addition to that, these guys are all about providing a safe space for clients, as all handymen are background-checked. It means only trustworthy people will be coming to your home—that’s a thumbs up for us!

They’re an all-rounder for home improvement, just don’t book them on weekends (it’s their off days). We like that their handyman services are vast and include painting, carpentry, electrical work, plumbing, roofing, storage solutions, and flooring.

But what stands out amongst their offerings is their Aging in Place service, where the handyman will provide various home improvement tasks (like maintenance and remodelling) so seniors can live comfortably in their homes instead of a facility.

We learned during our research that Handyman Connection of Ottawa also offers a one-year workmanship guarantee. It’s nice to know that for the client’s peace of mind, their handymen will return and do the repair for free.

Another thing we found is they provide project consultations, including the quotation, so the client can decide if they’re happy with the price. But we must note that they’re not as affordable as others in the area, which is a major consideration in our books.

Here’s the thing about Smarter Ottawa: they’re not your usual handyman. You see, they’re kind of like an enhanced service because they’re tech-savvy.

Their main offering (and what makes them exceptional, in our opinion) is their home automation service. These guys can turn a regular home into a smart home!

Additionally, we love that they can install various smart home devices, including video doorbells for security, smart thermostats for comfort, and smart cameras for home surveillance.

That’s not all they do, though. We were glad that besides smart home system installation, they’re experienced in various home improvement tasks. This includes carpentry, painting, electrical services, and furniture assembly.

It’s also noteworthy that previous clients have constantly praised their handymen for being friendly and professional. Their efficiency was mentioned as well, which we love as it shows respect for other people’s time.

But we found a snag because Smarter Ottawa is not as accessible as we’d like since they only serve residential clients—that’s unfortunate for commercial clients. Another hitch we found is they’re not available on weekends.

Those aren’t big problems, though, because their prices are worth taking a day off. Home automation system installation only starts at $85 (plus tax), which we found within the reasonable range.