Durham Region
Handyman services in Oshawa, Ontario
Oshawa has the oldest housing in Durham: about 60% of its homes were built before 1981 and about 24% in 1960 or earlier, and at 27% it has the highest share of apartments of any Durham municipality. In Oshawa that means a mix of first-winter repairs in newer homes and older doors, trim and fixtures in the rest. Anything electrical or plumbing goes to a licensed trade. Doyo books handyman help across Oshawa: describe the job, see the full price before you book, and pay only when it is done.
Jobs & starting prices
- Furniture Assembly$103.50
- TV Mounting$195.50
- General Repairs$57.50 an hour
The same prices as everywhere Doyo works: jobs start from $57.50, the full price with Doyo’s service fee included.
Local
Handyman in Oshawa: what to know
The housing here
Of Oshawa’s roughly 66,500 occupied homes in the 2021 census, about 60% were built before 1981 — 24% in 1960 or earlier — and about 21% in 2001 or later; about 56% are single-detached houses and 27% apartments.
Source: Region of Durham, 2021 Census housing (open data)Large items
Oshawa’s large-item collection is booked at least two business days before garbage day — six items at most for a house, each up to 3 m long and 70 kg. More than that is a junk-removal job.
Source: City of Oshawa, large item collectionNeighbourhoods we cover
Downtown Oshawa · O’Neill · McLaughlin · Lakeview · Eastdale · Northglen · Samac · Windfields · Kedron — and the rest of Oshawa.
How it works
Booking Handyman on Doyo
What to tell Doyo
- Everything on the list, in one go
- The wall type for mounting (drywall, brick)
- The TV size and whether you have a bracket
- Photos
Who comes
A pro who has passed Doyo’s ID and police record checks, with ratings from real jobs. See their profile, reviews and past work before you choose.
How you pay
Your card is held when a pro is confirmed and charged only when the job is complete. Tips go to your pro in full.
FAQ
Handyman in Oshawa: common questions
Services