Ajax Home Repairs, Maintenance and Honey‑Do Lists

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10.9

YEARS

OF EXPERIENCE

We're family owned, and have been in business for 9 years. We serve the Durham Region, Ajax, Pickering, Whitby and Oshawa.

Insured

We have Liability Insurance to protect you and your home. 

Awarded

We've received multiple "Readers' Choice" awards for our service.

Qualified

Brian has a college diploma and Ministry of Labour Heights Training.

Jill and Brian
Jill and Bri

Fully Qualified

Our Credentials

Brian graduated with Honours from Durham College, where he obtained his Ontario College Diploma in Electronics Engineering in 2015. Additionally, Brian has completed Ministry of Heights training.

Jill graduated from Durham College, and obtained her Ontario College Diploma in Medical Office Administration in 2004.

Together they make the perfect team for your handyman and tree services needs in the Durham region.

Professional Home Repair Solutions in Ajax

Clear Your Household To-Do List

2 HOUR MINIMUM

A long list of home maintenance chores can pile up fast. BuildingByBri handles the small projects that larger renovation contractors turn down, because we don't believe any job is too minor to handle properly. Whether you're dealing with a sticking interior door frame in Westney Heights or setting up shelving systems down in South Ajax, we show up on time and treat your property with care.

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Why Choose Our Ajax Property Care Services

Dependable Home Maintenance With BuildingByBri

Your home upgrades should not involve a lot of stress or guesswork. That's why we focus on making the entire process as easy as possible, from the moment you reach out to the final cleanup. We'll talk through your list clearly beforehand so you always know what to expect, and we make sure the work is done safely without leaving a mess. Here is what we bring to every single job we handle:

  • Clear Arrival Windows: You're getting a firm, dependable arrival window so you can plan the rest of your day with total confidence.
  • Clean Workspaces: We always wear clean indoor footwear, protect your floors while working, and clear away every piece of project debris before we'll head out.
  • Convenient Task Bundling: We look at your collective list of repairs as a single project block, meaning you can knock out your household upgrades together without managing a different company for every task.
  • Full Liability Insurance: We carry comprehensive coverage on every single service call to ensure your home and property are completely protected while we work.

Secure Wall Mounting and Storage Systems

Heavy Fixtures and Electronics Anchored to Stay Put

Heavy fixtures, electronics, and custom wall displays rely on solid framing support like wooden studs so everything stays securely in place. We'll make sure your items are firmly anchored with the right specialized fasteners, positioned exactly where you want them, and perfectly level. Our team handles the precise drilling and bracket alignments required to protect your property and layout without leaving messy holes behind. Here are the standard mounting and storage projects we handle across Ajax:

  • Wall Mounting: We install flat-screen televisions, large decorative mirrors, and family gallery walls cleanly and securely. Our setups cover all bracket styles, including articulating brackets, and we route your device cables neatly through clean on-wall covers.
  • Window Coverings: We handle the exact measurement and installation of continuous curtain rods, privacy drapes, and roller blinds. This is a common setup for homes down by the Ajax Waterfront or over in Discovery Bay where large windows need heavy, precisely fitted coverings to block out sun and drafts.
  • Garage Organization: We build heavy-duty overhead wooden shelving into your ceiling rafters to maximize your floor storage space. Adding overhead racks is an easy way to comfortably reclaim your vehicle parking spot, especially in communities like Nottingham and Carruthers Creek where high garage ceilings leave plenty of room.

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Furniture Assembly and Fixture Swaps

Skip the Frustrating Manuals and Complex Hardware Kits

We assemble your new furniture and unbox flat-packed items so you can save your time and energy. Large retail kits often require specialized tools and patience to build correctly and get everything lined up safely. We'll handle the physical setup from start to finish with our own equipment and take care of the final adjustments that keep your items completely stable and ready to use. Here are the assembly and upgrade tasks we handle for your interior spaces:

  • Indoor Furniture Assembly: We build multi-drawer IKEA daybeds, complex bedroom sets, home office desks, and multi-shelf bookcases. We'll handle all the unboxing and setup so your indoor pieces are perfectly stable and ready to use.
  • Outdoor Furniture Assembly: We set up your exterior living spaces by assembling large wicker dining layouts, seasonal seating, and backyard storage chests. Our team ensures every piece is built securely to handle outdoor placement.
  • Bathroom Updates: We handle quick, clean replacements for standard water-saving toilets, vanity faucets, and single-sink vanity basins. It's an easy way to instantly modernize bathroom spaces in established neighborhoods like Westney Heights where original builder fixtures are ready for a clean look.

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Interior Doors and Flooring Updates

Carpentry and Surface Improvements Built for Everyday Comfort

We resolve issues with sticking doors, drafty rooms, and worn flooring to enhance both the comfort and efficiency of your home year-round. Minor surface damages and poorly fitted doorways can run up your utility costs and ruin the look of a room, which is why we focus on precise cuts, tight seals, and clean finishes. We take care of the stubborn interior carpentry and floor repairs that make your living space feel complete and functional again. Here are the carpentry and surface improvements we provide to upgrade your property:

  • Doorway Fitting: We hang new interior doors, swap out old or damaged wooden slabs, and adjust bifold closet doors to stop them from scraping your floors. Our team planes down sticking edges and resets hinges to make sure every door in your home swings shut smoothly and latches securely.
  • Surface Updates: We install durable luxury vinyl plank (LVP) and interlocking laminate flooring directly over a flat subfloor to give rooms a fresh look. This type of flooring handles heavy foot traffic beautifully, making it an excellent upgrade for busy entryways, hallways, or living areas down near the Ajax Waterfront.
  • Draft Prevention: We seal up loose gaps by installing durable weatherstripping around your doorframes and putting in heavy-duty deadbolts to lock out drafts. It's a quick way to block cold winter air and keep your energy bills down, which is especially popular for older homes up around Westney Heights.

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Recent Projects in the Durham Region

Completed Projects and Maintenance Tasks

We document our home repair projects across Ajax and the surrounding areas so you can easily review our work. Our gallery showcases real examples of our flooring installations, wall mounting setups, and fixture updates. You can view these projects to check out our workmanship and finish quality before scheduling your own list.

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Request Your Upfront Ajax Project Estimate Today

Take the guesswork out of your home maintenance by getting a clear timeline before any work begins on your property. We'll look over your specific list of chores across Ajax to provide a straightforward estimate. This gives you a clear look at the time and costs upfront so you don't have to worry about hidden fees or surprise additions later on.

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Frequently Asked Questions About Our Ajax Home Repair Services

Is there a minimum time for service calls?

We have a standard 2-hour minimum per visit. This covers our travel time and lets us get a solid head start on your checklist or knock out a couple of smaller tasks anywhere across the Ajax area.

Do you take very minor tasks?

Absolutely. As long as your total list meets that 2-hour minimum booking time, we're happy to visit your home to fix loose hinges, hang new window drapes, or clear out old hardware.

How do you charge for a mixed list of tasks?

We quote your list altogether rather than trying to price out every single small chore individually. This gives you a clear look at the total time and cost before we get started.

Who's responsible for purchasing project materials?

We supply standard small fasteners, shims, and adhesives required for the setup. We ask that you select and purchase the specific doors, flooring planks, or bathroom fixtures you want so they match your home layout and personal style.

Are you fully insured?

Yes, BuildingByBri carries full liability insurance for your complete peace of mind while we're working on your property.

How many chores can be completed in one visit?

It entirely depends on how complex the tasks on your honey-do list are, but most standard household checklists wrap up smoothly within a single half-day or full-day session.

What happens if my project list takes longer than one visit?

We look over your specific checklist beforehand so we can plan and schedule the right amount of time upfront. If a larger project naturally needs multiple days or requires custom parts, we will lay out the timeline with you before we get started so you know what to expect.

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Our Services

We Provide Award Winning Services

Handyman Services

Give us a call with all your smaller Handyman needs.

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Custom Decks

Custom made or rebuild. Give us your idea, and we will do our best to help you.

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Fences and Gates

Let us help you fix a fence, build a fence or just put in new fence posts for you.

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Tree Services

We do Tree and Shrub Removal, awn and Gardening Care.

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Landscaping

Brian is very talented in Landscaping and Tree Removal Pruning Services.

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Power washing

Walkways, siding, decking... If it is dirty, let us freshen it up for you.

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