HANDYMAN & TECH
Small Repairs, Assembly and Patient Tech Help
People. Possessions. Peace of Mind.
There is a particular kind of list that builds up in a home: a curtain rod that came down, flat-pack furniture still in its box, a picture that has been leaning against the wall since the spring, a printer that stopped talking to the tablet.
None of it is an emergency and none of it is worth a trade minimum charge, so it waits. Stallion works through that list in one visit, and tells you straight away if something on it needs a licensed installer instead of us.
Handyman Work
- Shelves, hooks, mirrors, curtain rods and pictures put up properly
- Televisions and brackets mounted where the wall allows it
- Flat-pack and delivered furniture assembled — or taken apart for a move
- Doors and drawers that stick, handles that have worked loose
- Small non-structural fixes that have been on the list for months
Technology Help, at the Right Pace
Tech help is not a lecture. It is sitting down with the actual device, fixing the actual problem, and writing the steps on paper if that is what will help next week.
- Televisions, remotes, streaming boxes and getting back to the right input
- Phones and tablets: set-up, updates, storage, making the text bigger
- Video calls with family set up so they can be answered one-handed
- Wi-Fi, printers and the devices that are supposed to talk to each other
- Written notes left behind, in plain words
Where We Stop
This matters more than any list of jobs. Stallion is a moving and practical support company, not a licensed trade.
- Electrical, plumbing and gas work go to the appropriate licensed trade
- Structural and weight-bearing installation is not ours to do
- Grab bars and safety rails: see the home safety page for how we handle those honestly
- We will not quietly do a regulated job because it would be quicker than saying no
What's Included
- Hourly handyman work at the published seniors rate
- Our own basic tools and fixings for non-structural work
- A look at the wall or fixing point before anything is drilled
- Packaging and offcuts taken away
- A clear note of anything that needs a licensed trade instead
Every Task in This Category
Handyman & Installations
General Repairs
- Tighten cabinets, handles and fixtures
- Repair sticking doors and alignment fixes
- Cabinet hinges, knobs and latches
- Minor drywall patching
- Paint touch-ups
- Caulking bathrooms and kitchens
- Weather stripping and draft reduction
- Furniture repairs and touch-ups
- Minor flooring touch-upsTouch-ups only, not flooring installation
- Simple gutter clearingGround level only. We do not work from ladders or roofs.
- Fixing a running toiletMinor plumbing adjustmentsMinor adjustments only. Anything requiring a licensed plumber is referred on.May need a licensed installer
- Toilet seat replacement
- Water shutoff assistance
- Replace furnace and AC filters
Electrical Basics
- Replace light bulbsIncluding hard-to-reach fittings
- Replace smoke detector batteries
- Replace battery thermostats
- Simple light fixture replacementNon-wiring swaps only. Anything requiring electrical work needs a licensed electrician.May need a licensed installer
Installation & Mounting
- TV mounting
- Large mirror mounting
- Hanging pictures and frames
- Hanging curtains and blinds
- Install shelves
- Install shower rods
- Install toilet risers and safety itemsWeight-bearing safety fixtures need an appropriately qualified installer. We can advise and help plan.May need a licensed installer
- Install anti-tip brackets
- Install towel bars and bathroom accessories
- Install small appliances
- Install anti-slip mats and treads
Tech Help
Tech Setup
- TV setup and remote configuration
- Streaming setupNetflix, Prime, Crave and other apps
- Wi-Fi troubleshootingBasic diagnosis and fixes
- Router placement and reset help
- Smart home basicsCameras, smart plugs, voice assistants
- Smartphone basicsCalls, apps and messages
- Tablet and iPad tutorials
- Email setup
- Password resets
- Printer setup
- Digital photo organization
- Online bill payment assistanceWe help you use the tools. We never take payment details or operate accounts on your behalf.
- Basic laptop support
Assembly & Disassembly
Assembly
- Flat-pack and IKEA-style furniture
- Bed frame assembly
- Tables, chairs and nightstands
- Patio furniture assembly
- Seasonal furniture setup and takedown
- Unboxing and setup
Certain safety or weight-bearing installations, including some grab bars and structural supports, require an appropriately qualified or licensed installer. Stallion can assist with planning, recommendations and non-structural practical support, and will not perform work outside its permitted scope.
What We Do Not Do
- Licensed electrical, plumbing, gas or HVAC work
- Structural or weight-bearing installation
- Roof, ladder-height exterior or scaffold work
- Appliance repair, or anything needing a manufacturer-certified technician
- Permit work, or anything requiring a building inspection
What This Costs
Ask Us About a Job, Not a Move
Tell us what needs doing and we will be straight with you about whether it is ours, what it is likely to take, and when we could do it.
Or email the service desk directly: services@stallionmovers.com
Reviews
What Families Tell Us
Brett and his team are always professional and caring, I feel as if they would treat each person they help move as their own Grandparent. They respect guidelines surrounding move times for our building, and make sure each piece they move is treated with care and concern.
Amanda M.
Chartwell, Terrace on the Square · via Retirement community
Their whole team are extremely organized, flexible, dedicated and friendly. Stallion makes the moving process seamless and enjoyable for residents and staff.
John Whiting
Chartwell, Westmount · via Retirement community
Brett, Wendy and their whole team are amazing. Professional, courteous and always so very helpful. They are patient with their clients and treat them with great care and respect. I never hesitate to recommend Stallion Movers! It's a no brainer.
Vicki L.
Chartwell, Bankside · via Retirement community
I had Stallion Movers today to move my dad from his home to a retirement home and am so pleased with their professionalism, punctuality and friendliness. Brett and Mitch were so careful getting around the items that weren't being moved. They were very thorough and moved quickly. Also Wendy in their office was extremely helpful and patient with all my questions and emails. I highly recommend them for any service you need that they provide. They came highly recommended so I didn't even get other quotes and that was the right decision. Thank you!
Britta W.
Daughter of a client · via Adult child of client
Wow. Excellent service, clean, professional, timely etc. We needed to move my mother to a senior's residence and her stuff. The residence recommended 2 services and I elected Stallion - possibly (likely) the other may be as good but Stallion were exceptional. I would highly recommend them for any move not just a senior transfer...
Scott A.
Son of a client · via Adult child of client
Great company, prompt and professional. I have used Stallion Movers twice to move my parents into retirement residences. They are professional, and super easy to deal with and understand and respect the protocols with senior residences. I highly recommend them.
Neil T.
Son of clients · via Adult child of client
Questions Families Ask Us
Can you mount a television on any wall?
On most walls, once we have found something solid to fix into. If the wall will not safely take the bracket — or the mount needs structural reinforcement — we stop and tell you, rather than hanging a television on hope.
Will you install a grab bar?
Some safety and weight-bearing installations, grab bars among them, need an appropriately qualified or licensed installer. We will help you plan the positions, tell you what the job involves and handle the non-structural practical parts — and we will not do work outside our permitted scope.
How much technology can you cover in an hour?
More than you would think if the goal is one specific thing working, and less than you would hope if the goal is being comfortable with everything. Tell us the one thing that matters most and we will start there.
What if the thing I need is not on your list?
Ask. The list on this site is what we are set up to do routinely, not the limit of what we will consider. If it is something we cannot do — or should not do, because it needs a licensed trade or a regulated professional — we will say so plainly and, where we can, point you at someone who does it properly.
Read Us the List.
Handyman jobs, assembly and the technology that has stopped cooperating — in one visit, at an hourly rate you can see before you call.
Prefer to talk? Call us.