Gillespie Handyman Services Inc.

Handyman Services
Ottawa ON K1V 9L7
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Briana Charron
Briana Charron
2 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Wood Chipper Rental

Gillespie Rentals saved us in our search for a wood chipper in Ottawa. We needed one last minute and their easy rental system allowed us to have it in our hands in less than 24 hours.

We will definitely be renting out equipment from here again.

Approximate cost of services:
$280.00
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Company Response

It was our pleasure to help!

C Daly
C Daly
5 reviews Ottawa, ON
10/10

Successful projectd

I hired Gillespie to replace a the toilet and sink in my bathroom and everything went really well. Jade in their office was really understanding when my wife had to move our installation date last minute. Oscar was very efficient and professionalism in our home completing the work. I have no complaints and had a great experience.

Approximate cost of services:
$600.00
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Company Response

Hello,

Thank you very much for taking the time to write a review. We're happy to hear that you had a great experience working with us!

Best,
The Gillespie Handyman Team

Joan in Toronto
Joan in Toronto
1 review Toronto, ON
10/10

Excellent service

We hired Gillespie Handyman to build a custom tv unit in our living room. It was important that it be done well to match our custom kitchen. Everything went very well. Jade was great to deal with from their office and the two workers were very professional.

Approximate cost of services:
$3,300.00
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Company Response

Hello Joan,

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Great to hear that everything went well and our team members were professional.

Best,
The Gillespie Handyman Team

Private User
Private User
Private User reviews Clarence Rockland, ON
0/10

Moving dryer vent

I paid a downpayment of 25% to schedule work and was assured they could do the job within two weeks. Work was never scheduled and was told they were booked into the next month. Having trouble getting back my deposit. Do not hire this company.

Approximate cost of services:
$400.00
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Company Response

We apologize for the inconvenience you've experienced and appreciate you bringing this matter to our attention. We understand the frustration that can arise from delays, and we want to assure you that we take your feedback seriously.

During busy seasons, our schedule is often full, and we may not always be able to accommodate everyone as promptly as we'd like. We acknowledge that, in your case, we required extra time before initiating your job. After you communicated your decision to cancel the job, we promptly processed your deposit refund.

Once again, we apologize for any inconvenience caused, and we appreciate your understanding.

deb from Ottawa
deb from Ottawa
3 reviews Ottawa, ON
0/10

TERRIBLE WORKMANSHIP AND COMPANY RESPONSE

Terrible, hired to remove cedar shingles from a roof of roughly 21 x 7 feet in size & replace any rotted boards and to lay tar paper, 2x4's and pre-cut pieces of steel roof on a low shed type roof. (I supplied all the materials AND MY labour to assist) guy tried to cover over some severely rotted and sagging boards with tar paper and other bad practices I sent pictures to the co. and they stand behind the work. the pictures tell the story

Approximate cost of services:
$800.00
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Company Response


While we acknowledge there are some variations in our perspectives about the scope of work completed, we always consider feedback as a valuable chance to improve our services and address any areas where we may fall short. That said, we respectively choose not to comment further on this specific matter.

Evan
Evan
4 reviews Ottawa, ON
0/10

Shower re-caulking

A very poor experience with Gillespie from the perspectives of workmanship and customer service. We hired them to re-caulk our shower, which had been leaking. After being quoted for a job that they said would take a few hours, Ryan (the owner) came and went, removing old caulking and applying new stuff in under 40 minutes. Once dry, an inspection of the work showed some gaps, which we requested be fixed. Upon returning, Ryan was quite rude, asking "you called us back for THIS?". Again rushed, he quickly patched the gap inside the shower, and stated that the other areas with gaps or excessive application (in his words) "didn't matter" because "you can't have it look good and not leak". Of course, it is perfectly possible for a skilled worker to apply caulking evenly, in a way which is functional and not an eyesore. To top it all off, Gillespie quoted us on a job which would (and probably should) take a few hours, and of course charged the full quoted amount despite the fact that it was done in a rushed 40 minutes and was unsatisfactory. I would warn other prospective clients that in our experience this company has neither an interest nor the ability to provide high-quality work. A real let-down.

Approximate cost of services:
$280.00
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Susana de la Fuente in Gloucester
Susana de la Fuente in Gloucester
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Repairs for a shed

The wind storm made my shed tilt and the doors were blown out. Gillespie handyman my a fantastic job fix in it to perfection. I will gladly recommend this company.
Susana de la Fuente

Approximate cost of services:
$486.00
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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Relic in Cumberland
Relic in Cumberland
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Repaired Fasica

Great service, excellent company to work with. They were fast and delivered the work as promised and at the price quoted. I would definitely recommend them and use them again.

Approximate cost of services:
$200.00
0 of 1 people found this review helpful.
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laurenarmstrong
laurenarmstrong
1 review Ottawa, ON
10/10

Basement renovation, soffit ventilation, deck construction

Every time we have used Gillespie’s services we have been completely satisfied. Ryan always has great ideas and has talked us out of some of our own “bad ideas”. Service is always fast, professional and completed on time. We highly recommend them.

Approximate cost of services:
$10,000.00
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More about Gillespie Handyman Services Inc.

For over 15 years, Gillespie Handyman Services has been serving commercial and residential customers in Ottawa and throughout the National Capital Region. We are a unique company in the market as our experience cuts across disciplines – we’ve done it all, and we’re ready to bring that knowledge and experience to your next job!

What Sets Us Apart:

We pride ourselves on several core principles that we bring to work with us each and every day:

We deliver premium service – both in the quality of our work, and our commitment to high-quality customer service.

We work with you every step of the way to deliver a solution that truly solves your needs – whether it’s a quick fix that just requires some know-how, or a larger project that you need completed on-time and on-budget.

We come into your home or commercial location on your terms. We show up on time, we conduct ourselves professionally, and we meet your expectations without exception.

CATEGORIES
Handyman Services, Gutters & Eavestroughs, Roofing, Siding, and Stucco
SERVICES
Residential and Commercial services - Soffits, Fascia, & Siding Repair Eavestrough Cleaning & Repairs Concrete Repairs and Parging Interior & Exterior Painting Flooring & Tiling Installation & Repair Drywall Repair & Installation Basement Finishing
SPECIALITIES
Commercial and Residential Handyman Services
WEBSITE
https://www.gillespiehandyman.com/
YEAR ESTABLISHED
2008
LIABILITY INSURANCE
Yes
WORKERS COMPENSATION
Yes
WRITTEN CONTRACT
Yes
WARRANTY TERMS
Our workmanship is guaranteed under warranty for a period of 12 months unless noted otherwise
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