Complete Guide to Hiring a property maintenance professional
Handyman services help posters hire local giggers for curtain & blind fitter and related tasks. On bidToGig, posters can describe what they need, set expectations, compare bids, and choose the local gigger who best fits their budget, timing, and trust requirements.
What this service includes
Hiring a professional for property maintenance typically involves:
What affects the price?
Job complexity (e.g. plumbing vs drywall patching)
Job complexity (e.g. plumbing vs drywall patching) can affect the final bid because it changes the time, tools, materials, risk, or expertise required for the job.
Specialty tool requirements
Specialty tool requirements can affect the final bid because it changes the time, tools, materials, risk, or expertise required for the job.
Urgent home repair timing
Urgent home repair timing can affect the final bid because it changes the time, tools, materials, risk, or expertise required for the job.
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At a glance
- Typical cost
- $45–$120/hr
- Booking time
- 1–5 days
- Avg bids
- 3–7 bids
- Peak season
- Spring & Fall
- Duration
- 2–6 hours
Licensing requirements
Always verify current requirements with your provincial authority.
| Province | Requirement |
|---|---|
| BCBritish Columbia | Red Seal or trade ticket for electrical/plumbing/gas |
| ABAlberta | Trade certificate for regulated trades (electrical, plumbing) |
| ONOntario | Electrical Safety Authority (ESA) permit for electrical work |
| QCQuebec | RBQ licence for construction, renovation, plumbing, electrical |
| NSNova Scotia | Trade certification for regulated trades |
* This table is for general information only. Requirements change — always verify with your provincial authority before offering regulated services.
How to hire on bidToGig
✓ Step-by-step
- 1Post your curtain blind fitter gig with clear details, photos, timing, and budget.
- 2Review bids from local giggers and compare price, experience, tools, reviews, and communication.
- 3Message giggers to confirm scope, materials, access, timing, and any safety concerns.
- 4Choose the gigger that best fits your task and expectations.
- 5Keep important task details inside bidToGig messages so the scope is easy to track.
? Questions to ask
- ›Have you completed this type of task before?
- ›What is included in your bid?
- ›Do you bring the required tools or supplies?
- ›How long do you expect the task to take?
- ›Do you have insurance, certification, or licence if this task requires it?
What a great gig post looks like
Handyman posts should always include: what exactly is broken, photos if possible, and your timeline.
- Need handyman for repairs
- Stuff to fix around the house
- Handy person needed ASAP
- Leaky kitchen tap + 2 cabinet hinges — Burnaby
- Fence post repair, 2 posts loose, have lumber ready
- Bathroom vanity install, new unit arriving Thursday
Drywall patch + touch-up paint — 3 holes — Westboro, Ottawa
Need 3 drywall holes patched and painted in my living room. Holes are from removed TV mount anchors — biggest is about 3" diameter. I have the matching paint (existing Sherwin-Williams colour). Looking for clean, invisible finish. Photos available.
Red flags when reviewing bids
Most giggers on bidToGig are excellent. But here are signs to watch for when choosing between bids.
Claiming to handle licensed trade work (electrical, plumbing, gas) without mentioning a licence
Unlicensed trade work is illegal in most provinces and voids your home insurance if something goes wrong.
Asking for large upfront payment before starting
Use bidToGig's escrow. Never pay outside the platform — it removes all payment protections.
Vague bid with no list of what's included
Unclear scope leads to surprise charges. A professional gigger should list exactly what they'll do.
No mention of their own tools
Handymen should supply their own tools. If they ask to borrow yours, that's a red flag.
Trust and safety tips
Do this
- Use photos and written details to define the task clearly.
- Verify qualifications for regulated or high-risk work.
- Confirm materials, access, and timing before accepting a bid.
- Keep communication inside bidToGig messages.
- Do not approve work that feels unsafe or outside the gigger’s qualifications.
Watch out for
- ›Vague answers about experience or scope
- ›Very low bid without understanding the task
- ›No clear tools, timing, or availability
- ›Avoids licence, insurance, or safety questions when relevant
- ›Asks to move important communication or payment outside the platform
Frequently asked questions
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