JANUARY, 2025
Handyman Services and Restoration
Annex
Project Overview
Matthew is a property manager overseeing a large residence in Toronto’s historic Annex neighbourhood. Once used as a frat house, the home had suffered years of wear and tear: water damage, missing trim, broken wood panels, unstable staircases, and damaged doors.
He needed a skilled handyman in Toronto to restore the property with speed and care. That’s why he called in Home Painters Toronto. He’d worked with them before and trusted their ability to get it all done under one roof.
Handyman and Restoration
The Challenge
This wasn’t your average handyman request. The home had extensive carpentry damage, years of neglected maintenance, and a tight timeline. Some issues were structural, like the damaged steps and broken plaster walls.
Others were cosmetic but required precision, like staining new wood panels to match the original finish. The building’s age made things tougher; matching older wood and trim was no easy task. On top of that, the client needed everything handled by one team to avoid juggling multiple trades.
The Result
Home Painters Toronto tackled the repairs head-on with a team of experienced carpenters and painters. Despite the scale of the work, the crew restored the property within a few weeks. From restaining intricate wood panels to reinforcing basement steps, every detail was handled in-house.
Matthew was thrilled, not just with the quality of the work, but with how simple the process was. One call. One team. One smooth restoration.
Scope of Work
Step 1: Repairing the Water-Damaged Ceiling
- Located above the third-floor staircase.
- Old plaster was removed and replaced.
- Refinished and painted for a seamless look.
Step 2: Securing the Fireplace Mantle
- Stabilized the loose mantle in the Prince Arthur Room.
- Reinforced mounting for safety and long-term use.
Step 3: Restoring Wood Panels in the Dining Room
- Replaced 10 broken/missing panels.
- Carefully stained replacements to match the surrounding wood.
Step 4: Basement Stair Veneer Panel Replacement
- Replaced the six missing veneer panels on the basement stairs.
- Matched stain tone to existing finish.
Step 5: Rebuilding the Coat Room Carpentry
- Installed missing wood trim and panelling.
- Custom carpentry completed to match the original design.
Step 6: Dentil Trim Restoration on Main Staircase
- Replaced 18 dentil pieces along the staircase.
- Stained each new piece to blend in.
Step 7: Step Repair on Back Staircase
- Reinforced and replaced two damaged wooden steps.
- Ensured safe access from the driveway entrance.
Step 8: Closet Door Stabilization
- Reinforced the structure and added an additional wheel.
- The door now opens and closes smoothly.
Step 9: Additional Fixes
- Repaired damaged walls in the dining, entrance, and pool room.
- Installed new frosted glass in the ground-floor bathroom.
- Fixed dental trim and stair handle.
BEFORE AND AFTER
Timeline & Outcome
The job took approximately two weeks. The team worked around property access schedules and made sure daily cleanup was done to keep the space safe and tidy. With all services handled in-house, plaster, carpentry, trim, staining, and painting, Matthew didn’t need to coordinate multiple trades.
That efficiency saved time and avoided delays. The end result? A refreshed, structurally sound property and one very satisfied client.
Conclusion
This job shows how Home Painters Toronto goes beyond painting. From intricate handyman services to large-scale restoration, our team brings skill, speed, and simplicity to every project.
Whether you’re a homeowner or property manager, if you’re tired of managing multiple trades, Home Painters Toronto can take care of it all.
