5 Best Handymen in Toronto (2026)

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By Brad Smith, Home Services Expert · ✓ Data verified August 2026 · 8 min read

A growing list of small repairs, a loose banister, a sticking door, a shelf that needs mounting, rarely justifies a specialist trade on its own. The handymen in Toronto below have logged over 1,000 Google reviews combined, and four of them sit at 4.8 stars or higher, so the real question is which one fits the size and style of your job.

Short answer: Star Handyman leads with 4.9 stars across 318 Google reviews, the deepest track record among handymen in Toronto here, followed by Fix-It Friend (4.8, 298 reviews) for custom carpentry and Odd Job Handyman Services Toronto (4.9, 220 reviews) for larger multi-task condo jobs. Costs generally run by the hour or by project scope, and most of these companies quote before starting.

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1. Star Handyman
2. Fix-It Friend
3. Odd Job Handyman Servi…
4. AskforTask
5. 416 Handyman Toronto
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Toronto's Top Handymen, Compared

#	Business	Rating	Reviews	Best for
1	Star Handyman	4.9 ★	318	Fast response, general repairs	View ›
2	Fix-It Friend	4.8 ★	298	Custom carpentry and repairs	View ›
3	Odd Job Handyman Services Toronto	4.9 ★	220	Larger condo and multi-task jobs	View ›
4	AskforTask	4.2 ★	167	App-based booking, bundled services	View ›
5	416 Handyman Toronto	4.9 ★	69	Detail work: baseboards, drywall, cabinets	View ›

Our top picks, reviewed

#1 Overall🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Star Handyman

4.9318 Google reviews

Star Handyman covers general household repairs across Toronto, from door frames and faucets to shelving and toe kick boards, with reviewers describing technicians sent out within an hour of an evening call. The company runs long daily hours, into the late evening seven days a week. It reads as a dispatch-style operation with several technicians rather than one solo tradesperson.

What people praise

Technicians dispatched quickly, including same-evening calls
Reasonably priced according to multiple reviewers
Punctual, with clear communication about scheduling
Handles a wide range of small jobs rather than one specialty

Worth knowing

A few reviewers noted other handymen cancelled on them first, a sign demand can be high citywide

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume318 · 98th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 weeks ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

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Our take: The most-reviewed handyman on this page and a strong first call for a general small repair you need done quickly. Confirm the specific task is one they handle before booking, since the team covers a broad range.

Website +1647-629-2148 Directions

#2🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

Fix-It Friend

4.8298 Google reviews

Fix-It Friend is a small downtown Toronto handyman business specializing in custom carpentry, from built-in shelving and banisters to gate hinge repairs and furniture welding, alongside general residential and commercial work. Reviewers name the same lead craftsman, Jeremy, repeatedly across multi-year relationships, and several describe custom work built to match existing home decor rather than off-the-shelf fixes.

What people praise

Custom carpentry built and stained to match existing decor
Repeat customers across multiple projects over several years
Clear timelines given upfront, sometimes beaten
Detail-oriented finishing, including cleanup after the job

Worth knowing

Being a small, specialized shop, availability may run tighter for urgent same-day requests

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.8 / 5

Review volume298 · 93th

Confidencehigh

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · hours

Rating breakdown94% 5-star

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Our take: The pick for custom carpentry or a repair that needs real craftsmanship rather than a quick patch. Book ahead rather than expecting a same-day slot.

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208 Gerrard St E Unit 1, Toronto, ON M5A 2E6

#3🕑 Open 5 days/wk↩ Responds to reviews

Odd Job Handyman Services Toronto

4.9220 Google reviews

Odd Job Handyman Services Toronto covers drywall, plumbing, carpentry and finishing work for homeowners, condo owners and property managers, with a stated $5 million insurance policy. Reviews describe technicians handling several unrelated repairs in a single visit, from bathtub replacement to cabinet hardware fixes, and one review specifically praises the online system's text alerts when the technician is en route.

What people praise

Handles multiple unrelated repairs in one scheduled visit
Text notifications when the technician is on the way
Insured up to $5 million, useful for condo boards and property managers
Clear upfront quotes on cost and timing

Worth knowing

Shorter weekday hours than some of the other names on this page

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume220 · 88th

Confidencehigh

Recency3 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown95% 5-star

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Our take: A strong choice for condo owners or property managers juggling several small fixes at once, thanks to the insurance coverage and multi-task visits.

Website +1416-520-1161 Directions

46 Noble St, Toronto, ON M6K 2C9

#4🕑 Open 7 days

AskforTask

4.2167 Google reviews

AskforTask is a booking platform connecting Toronto customers with handymen, cleaners, painters, electricians and other tradespeople through an app rather than operating as a single crew. Reviewers describe using it for cleaning, locksmith work, and small drywall repairs booked through the same account, with same-day or next-day scheduling. Its available reviews date mostly from 2019 and 2020, so recent service quality is harder to confirm from Google alone.

What people praise

One app covers handyman, cleaning, and other trade bookings
Fast, simple booking process praised by multiple reviewers
Fair pricing reported across several different service types

Worth knowing

Most available reviews are several years old, so recent performance is less certain
As a platform rather than a single crew, the technician assigned to your job can vary

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.2 / 5

Review volume167 · 83th

Confidencemoderate

Recency6 years ago

Info completenessphone · hours

Rating breakdown74% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: Worth considering if you'd rather book through an app and bundle a handyman visit with cleaning or another service, though its review activity has slowed and it ranks behind the more recently active names here.

+1844-275-8275 Directions

480 University Ave Ste 1503, Toronto, ON M5G 1V8

#5🕑 Open 7 days↩ Responds to reviews

416 Handyman Toronto

4.969 Google reviews

416 Handyman Toronto is a one-person operation run by Ken, covering condo painting, flooring, drywall repair, door and cabinet work across Toronto, North York, Etobicoke and Scarborough. Reviewers describe him diagnosing moisture and rust issues behind failed repairs before recommending the right materials, rather than reapplying a quick patch, and note he's fully insured and WSIB compliant.

What people praise

Diagnoses the root cause before recommending a fix, not just a surface patch
Consistently punctual, often arriving slightly early
Detail-oriented finishing on baseboards, cabinets and drywall
Fully insured and WSIB compliant

Worth knowing

As a solo operator, booking may take longer during busy weeks

Reputation scorecardrank in Toronto

Rating4.9 / 5

Review volume69 · 75th

Confidenceearly

Recency2 months ago

Info completenesssite · phone · hours

Rating breakdown97% 5-star

✓ VerifiedSource: Google

Our take: A dependable pick for careful, detail-heavy repairs like baseboards, cabinet doors and drywall, with the caveat that being one person means less flexibility on scheduling than the larger teams above.

Website +1647-835-2071 Directions

215 Fort York Blvd, Toronto, ON M5V 4A2

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How we rank these

Every figure on this page comes from public Google data as of the date shown, not opinion or payment. Rating is the live Google star average. Review volume measures how many customers have rated the handyman, set against the others on this page. Confidence weighs the rating by that volume, so a 4.9 built on hundreds of reviews counts more than a 4.9 built on a handful. Recency reflects how recently people are still leaving reviews. No business can pay to change these numbers.

How much does a handyman cost in Toronto? (2026)

Handyman pricing in Toronto usually comes down to hourly rates or a flat quote for the job, and varies with how many separate tasks you bundle into one visit, whether materials are supplied, and how much custom work is involved.

Serving all of Toronto

The handymen above cover Toronto and the surrounding GTA, including North York, Etobicoke, Scarborough, East York and the downtown core. Searching for a handyman near me? Every listing below shows a live phone number and hours so you can reach the closest option fast.

What to ask before you hire a handyman

Do you charge by the hour or a flat rate for the full job?
Can you handle several small unrelated tasks in one visit?
Are you insured, and what happens if something goes wrong?
Do you supply materials, or do I need to buy them ahead of time?
Can you give me a written quote before you start?

Frequently asked questions

How did you choose these handymen?

We started from handymen in Toronto with a public Google presence, then ranked by rating, review volume, consistency, and recency. See How we rank these above.

Are these rankings paid?

No. Rankings come from the public Google data in the scorecard. A business can pay to be a Featured Partner, which adds a badge and top placement, but that never changes another business’s score or position on the underlying data.

How often is this updated?

The data carries a verified date (August 2026 on this page). We refresh listings periodically so ratings and review counts stay current.

Can a handyman in Toronto bundle several small jobs into one visit?

Yes. Odd Job Handyman Services and Star Handyman both have reviews describing multiple unrelated tasks handled in a single scheduled visit.

How much does a handyman cost in Toronto?

It depends on whether you’re billed hourly or by project, how many tasks you bundle together, and whether custom carpentry is involved. Ask for a written quote before the work starts so you know exactly what’s covered.

The bottom line

Star Handyman is the safe default given its size and fast response, while Fix-It Friend is worth the wait for genuine custom carpentry. Whoever you call, get the scope and price confirmed before work begins.

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