Built on trade
experience. Priced
for homeowners.
From grab bars and sticking doors to drywall patches, deck boards, and the odd job nobody else wants — First Rate Handyman Services handles it across Durham Region, done right the first time, at a flat rate you know before we show up.
- Job
- Handyman & Home Repair
- Crew
- Jim — hands-on, plus trusted help when needed
- Service area
- Oshawa, Whitby, Courtice
- Rate
- $149 flat — $90/hr — see pricing
"A year and a half with Fieldgate Homes as a rough handyman — everything from framing to drywall, trim and paint — six months on an Ontario Housing repair contract, plus years fixing up my own place and helping friends and family with theirs. I know how things go wrong, and how to fix them properly."
Real hands-on experience
A year and a half with Fieldgate Homes as a rough handyman — framing, site prep, drywall, trim, painting — plus six months on an Ontario Housing repair contract, on top of years of hands-on repairs and renovations on his own place and others'. Not a weekend hobbyist figuring it out for the first time on your wall.
Transparent pricing
Flat-rate packages published up front, or a straight $90/hr for one-off jobs. You know the number before we step on site — no "call for a quote" runaround.
One call, done right
Repairs done properly the first time — landlords and homeowners don't get a callback for the same problem two weeks later.
Homeowners, landlords, and seniors aging in place
Homeowners
Families and couples in Oshawa, Whitby and Courtice who want it done right the first time — not the cheapest bid, the one you don't have to think about again.
Landlords & Investors
Fast turnaround between tenants — drywall patches, paint, deck fixes, door rehangs. Repairs that hold up, so you're not paying for the same fix twice.
Seniors, Aging in Place
Grab bars, ramps, safety modifications, and light outdoor maintenance — handled with patience and without upselling work you don't need. Plus 15% off for seniors. See how we help →
Sellers & Realtors
Fast, reliable pre-sale repairs with a 48–72 hour turnaround on standard punch-lists — one point of contact so you can focus on the sale. See how we help →
Interior, exterior, and everything in between
A wider, more capable service list than most handymen offer — without ever needing to be a general contractor.
Interior Repairs
- Drywall patching & repair
- Painting — rooms, trim, ceilings
- Trim, baseboards & flooring repair
- Doors, windows & cabinet hardware
Exterior Maintenance
- Deck repairs & board replacement
- Siding, soffit & fascia repair
- Caulking & weatherproofing
- Fence repair & seasonal prep
Furniture & Assembly
- Flat-pack furniture assembly
- TV mounting & shelf installation
- Storage & organizational installs
Flat-rate pricing, published up front
Pick the package that fits, or call for an hourly rate if the scope's uncertain.
First Rate is brand new — the portfolio starts with you
No backlog of jobs to show yet, which means an early booking gets extra attention, a founding-client rate, and first pick of the before-and-after gallery.
Serving Durham Region, door to door
Based locally and available for same-week booking across Oshawa, Whitby and Courtice.
Tell us what needs fixing
Call, text, or send the details — you'll get a straight answer and a flat price.