Leaky pipe, broken lock, electrical fix, urgent drywall — we’re a real local team that picks up the phone and gets to you fast during our hours. No call centres, no missed appointments.
We’re a real local team, not a 24/7 call centre. Here’s exactly when you can reach us — and what to do outside those hours.
Same-day service available most days during these hours. Call before noon for the best chance of a same-day slot.
For non-life-safety issues that can wait until morning, leave us a voicemail or quote request — we respond first thing.
Why we’re honest about this: One angry late-night caller who got voicemail can hurt our 4.9-star rating worse than 10 great daytime jobs. We’d rather tell you straight than overpromise.
These are the urgent jobs Toronto homeowners call us about most. If you’re dealing with any of these, call before noon for the best same-day slot.
Dripping faucets, leaking P-trap, slow drains. We bring parts for most standard fixtures and can usually fix it in one visit.
Response:Same day (most days)
Sticking door, broken handle, lock that won’t turn, new keys needed after a tenant. We can replace knobs, deadbolts, and align doors.
Response:Same day (most days)
Hole from moving furniture, water damage patch, ceiling crack. We patch, mud, and paint — often same day if you supply paint.
Response:Same / next day
Dead outlet, broken light fixture, replacing failing switches. Minor fixes only — for panel/wiring work we refer to a licensed electrician.
Response:Same / next day
Toilet running constantly, faucet that won’t shut off, broken shower head, wax ring failure. Minor plumbing only.
Response:Same day (most days)
Cracked window pane, damaged frame, broken sash. We can temporary-board a broken window and arrange proper replacement.
Response:Same / next day
Have a closing this week? We can knock out 5–10 small items in one visit — nail holes, paint touch-ups, loose fixtures, broken hardware.
Response:Within 24–48 hrs
Repairs needed before showing the unit, new tenant moving in tomorrow, damage deposit work. We coordinate with landlords & tenants directly.
Response:Within 24 hrs
Here’s the real timeline for a same-day call placed before noon on a weekday in Toronto.
A real person picks up — no menus, no hold music, no overseas call centre. Tell us what’s wrong in 30 seconds.
We check today’s schedule, give you a realistic arrival window (2-hour window), and quote the standard rate: $150 minimum + $90/hour after first hour.
You get a text 30 minutes before arrival. Our technician is in a marked vehicle with proper ID, tools, and the parts most likely needed for your issue.
Most urgent jobs (leaks, locks, light fixtures, small drywall) are done in 1–2 hours. We clean up before we leave. You pay only after you’re happy.
Honest note: If we’re fully booked for the day, we’ll tell you immediately and offer next-morning service or refer you to a trusted partner. We won’t take your booking just to push it to tomorrow without warning.
Real-world examples (names changed) of urgent calls we completed within hours of the homeowner reaching us.
Homeowner woke up to water under the vanity. P-trap had cracked overnight. We arrived by 11:20 AM, replaced the trap with a new one, re-caulked the drain seal, and tested for leaks. Cleanup included.
Old deadbolt failed; door wouldn’t lock for the night. We brought a replacement Schlage deadbolt, swapped it, rekeyed to one new key, and adjusted the strike plate so the door closes cleanly.
Realtor had a 6 PM showing and a fist-sized hole where a doorknob had been slammed into drywall. We patched, mudded, and primed. Customer touched up with their own paint after our visit.
Single-handle faucet cartridge failed; water wouldn’t shut off. We shut the under-sink valves, swapped the cartridge (we carry common Moen / Delta sizes), and re-tested. No more dripping.
Hosting that evening, ceiling fixture failed (loose neutral connection at the box). Quick diagnosis, re-wired the connection properly, and confirmed the rest of the circuit was fine. Replaced the bulb too.
7-item list: 3 nail-hole patches, 2 sticky doors, replace a broken closet rail, change a bathroom light fixture. Bundled into one 3-hour visit. New tenant moved in Wednesday with a clean unit.
Real, anonymized examples. Request a quote or call us with your specific situation.
We charge the same rate Mon–Sat whether you book a week ahead or call us this morning. No premium for urgency.
After the first hour
Covers travel & first hour
Minimum applies once per visit
For the full pricing breakdown across 40+ services see our handyman pricing guide.
A real person, a real local team, and a real shot at fixing it today. We’re open Monday to Saturday, 8 AM to 8 PM.
