Side stairs
Peeling paint scraped back, sanded, masked and repainted in an even grey with white railings.
Handyman in Vancouver, BC
No job too small, done with engineering precision.
I'm Alex, an engineer from Kherson and now a Vancouver handyman. From one loose stair tread to a room that needs paint, every job gets the same care. You will always get an honest answer about what your job needs.
- Price agreed before work starts
- Small jobs welcome
Booking now
Fall cleanups and indoor jobs are booking now. Leaf removal, indoor painting, flooring and assembly run all winter. Outdoor stair and deck painting starts again with the dry weather in spring, and I am taking spring bookings now.
The specialty
Tired outdoor stairs, brought back to life
Vancouver rain wears outdoor paint down fast. Here is what careful prep and a proper finish look like on two recent staircases.
Front entry stairs
A long, weathered staircase repainted, with anti-slip strips added for wet winters.
Services I provide
Practical help for the jobs that need a careful finish or another capable pair of hands.
SpecialtyStairs, Decks and Railings
Peeling, slippery outdoor stairs and decks scraped, prepped and repainted so they look good and stay safe.
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Painting
Rooms, trim, touch-ups, fences and railings. Careful prep and clean lines for jobs too small for a big painting crew.
See detailsPressure Washing
Walkways, patios, stairs, decks and fences washed clean of moss, grime and slippery buildup.
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Yard Cleanup and Leaf Removal
Fall leaf removal, overgrown side paths, patios and fence lines cleared, with the leaves bagged or hauled away.
See detailsDeck Repair
Loose, cracked or worn deck boards, stairs and railings repaired, so the deck is safe and ready to paint.
See detailsFence Repair
Broken boards, loose rails, sagging gates and leaning sections of wood fence fixed and refinished.
See detailsDrywall Repair
Holes, cracks, dents and old anchor marks patched, sanded smooth and painted to match the wall.
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Laminate Flooring
Laminate floors laid over proper underlay, with even spacing, tidy edges and the old flooring hauled away.
See detailsFurniture Assembly
Flat-pack and IKEA furniture put together properly, tall pieces anchored, packaging taken away.
See detailsMoving Help
Loading, unloading and carrying on moving day, plus setting up furniture in the new place.
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Small Home Repairs
Siding repairs, caulking, concrete step patching and the small jobs that have been on your list for months.
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Meet Alex
Hi, I'm Alex 👋
Alex grew up in Kherson, Ukraine, trained as an engineer and has fixed things for a living most of his life. He came to Canada in 2023 and now works in homes across Vancouver.
Read Alex's storyWhat you can count on
Honest about what I can do
If a job needs a licensed trade or a bigger crew, I will tell you before you spend a dollar.
Price agreed before I start
You know the scope and the cost up front. No surprise extras on the last day.
Your home treated like mine
Floors, plants and furniture protected. Cleanup at the end of every day.
Photos of every job
You get before and after photos, so you can see exactly what was done.
How it works
No call centre and no surprises. You deal with the person who does the work.
1
Call or text with photos
Tell me what needs doing and where you are. Two or three phone photos are usually enough for a first answer.
2
Agree on scope and price
I look at the job, tell you honestly what it needs, and we agree on the work and the price before I start.
3
Careful work, clean finish
I protect your home, do the work properly, clean up every day and send you photos of the finished job.
Serving Vancouver and nearby
I work in homes across Vancouver and the neighbouring cities below. Not sure if you are in range? Send a text and ask.
Have a job in mind?
Call or text Alex with a short description and a few photos. You will get an honest answer about what it needs and what it costs.