Repair help: Erella's Repair List

These contacts were all locally recommended (between 2023 and 2026) by people who use Erella's listserv. That means you have a better chance to find a good person than you do with AI. But if one of the fixers -- even on this list -- seems tricky, ask around before you proceed. You could, for example, ask your neighbours in person, or ask them by posting your question on Erella's list.

Appliances

- Appliance Heroes https://applianceheroes.ca/ (Specifically Nathan is frequently recommended)
- Ray Messam. PM Appliance (416) 566-9302
- Danny Vacuum Cleaner https://www.dannyvacuum.ca/
- Alon Goldberg alongoldberg28@gmail.com
- Jermaine Thorpe, JRT Appliance Service 647-834-0657
- Genci Murthi at IGS Appliance Prospect, tel 647-936-6090
- First Choice. Jorge De Jesus 416 534-7317 or 416 605-1952

Brickwork

- John Antoine at JK Brickworks 416-837-8997

Car Repair

- Nelson at Autosonic Service Center at Dundas and Dovercourt. (416) 535-7565. Frequently recommended

Cement/Concrete:

- Medeiros Concrete 647-272-9012

Decks/Carpentry

- Roundhouse Renovations https://roundhouserenovations.com/
- Aldo (647) 787-7632
- Steven Koshchuk, 416-996-7410, kospauste@gmail.com

DIY

- Tool Library at the George Chuvalo Neighbourhood Centre. https://wetoollibrary.ca/
- https://bikechain.ca/
- Bike Pirates. 1564 Bloor St W

Eavestroughs and window cleaning

- Mark Johnston +1 (647) 271-8244
- Paulin Rukiko. P&C Windows And Eaves Cleaning. (416) 770-7626. pccleaningservices2@gmail.com

Electrical

- John Argiropoulos mavenelectric@rogers.com 416 727-9266, Frequently recommended
- KNT Electric https://www.kntelectric.com/
- Green Source Electrical https://greensourceelectrical.com/

Exterminator

- Pestend Pest Control https://www.pestend.ca/

Furniture

- Grainwork Design https://www.grainworkdesign.com/
- Potato Skins http://potatoskinstoronto.com/
- Quality Upholstery https://qualityupholsterytoronto.com/
- The Big Stuff https://www.thebigstuff.ca/
- Ali Morbi 416-830-5452. He has a studio at Dupont and Symington.

Gardening and Landscaping

- Red Leaf Fine Landscapes. 647-894-990
- Ecoman: https://ecoman-104849.square.site/ Jonas Spring 416) 535-5565 · jonas@ecoman.ca
- Hana 416 651 7175 hanamraz@hotmail.com
- Mr. Mow it All https://mowitall.com/
- Arborist: Skene McPhail. 647-668-0560 skenem@gmail.com

Handyman

- - Happy Installs https://happyinstalls.ca/
- adam@bookadam.org +1 (647) 838-5385

HVAC

- H & C Heating and Cooling 416-520-4892.
- DuPont Heating and Air Conditioning. https://www.dupontheatingltd.ca/
- Dave’s Ducts https://davesducts.com/ 416-668-4607 info@davesducts.com
- Lindon at Airflex heating and cooling 416-841-5969
- Aerosealtech Aerosealtech.ca Yuri 416-668-8899
- Aeroseal GTA https://www.aerosealgta.com/ Joe 647-367-6111
- Ontario Duct Cleaning https://ontarioductcleaning.ca/
- L B Heating and AC https://www.lbheating.com/

Insulation

- Phil Rees, Avenue Insulation (https://avenueinsulation.com/) 416-901-3626 frequently recommended

Locksmith

- Dimitar, 416-828-2596
- Steven Koshchuk, 416-996-7410, kospauste@gmail.com

Minor repairs and moves

- Raymond:(416) 858-3523. raymondmallozzi@hotmail.com Frequently recommended

Painting

- CAM Painters – Craig Armstrong -647 909 1882
- Troy 647 299-8769
- Glenn Kline (647) 668-4841
- Mel Pugh. Melanie...@gmail.com, 905 757-1505
- Angelo: 416-995-6591
- "Kate" spelled Ceit,(226) 931-5412,
- Kyle Barber. (416) 303-3053 kba...@hotmail.com

Personal

- Made you look https://www.madeyoulook.ca/ (Jewelry)
- College Street Optical https://collegestreetoptical.com/
- Discount Optical https://discountopticaltoronto.com/
- AC shoe Repair. Dufferin Mall, at the end of the corridor across from Walmart, (416) 533-4049
- Mr.Soles shoe repair 731 College St. 416 534-5744

Plumbing

- Chris Holland. 416.994.5162 https://www.plumbittoearth.com/. Frequently recommended
- Geoff Burke. 416-587-4302.https://www.watermarkplumbing.ca/our-story
- Victor from Affordable Plumbing at 647-832-6683

Renovation

- G. D. Mac Renovations g.d.macrenovations@gmail.com
- Roundhouse Renovations https://roundhouserenovations.com/
- Focus Construction https://www.focusconstructiongta.com/

Roofing

- Chambers roofing (416) 655 – 2347
- Reuben Galenas from On the Roof. 647-702-0425.
- Praia Mira Roofing Contractors (416) 533-3988
- Manuel from John’s Roofing 416-532-0142
- On The Roof (647) 514-0425 info@ontherooftoronto.com
- Roofing Monkeys https://www.homestars.com/profile/2959405-roofing-monkeys
- Canadian Roofing Company https://www.canadianroofingcompany.ca/
- Coverall https://coverallroofing.ca/

Tech

- Phone Solutions Inc. (416) 533-3222 https://phone-solutions.square.site/
- Simon Computer Pc & Laptop Repair (416) 803-4245

Veterinary

- Dundas Dovercourt Vet Clinic
- Liberty Village Vet: https://libertyvillageanimalhospital.com/
- Bickford Park Animal Hospital https://bickfordvet.com

Waterproofing

- Mud Monkeys https://mudmonkeysinc.com/

Old fashioned transportation

Recommended: Beck Taxi 416-751-5555.

"The drivers are mostly terrific, helpful and kind. They come to an address quickly and the cabs are clean. Many are new."

Scammer stories

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