For over 20 years I've been helping folks across Kitchener-Waterloo, Cambridge, and the GTA fix up, refresh, and renovate their homes. Big jobs or small — I'll show up on time, keep the place tidy, and do the work right.
From a small drywall patch to a full renovation start-to-finish, you get the same Richard — the same care, and the same promise to leave your home better than I found it.
The specialty. Holes, cracks, water damage, patch jobs — repaired, textured, and feathered so you'd never know anything was there.
Careful tear-out of walls, flooring, cabinets, fixtures — the clean, orderly first step of any renovation.
Interior walls, soffits, bulkheads, headers — square, plumb, and ready for drywall.
New builds, additions, basements — board hung tight, screwed clean, and ready to tape.
Paper and mesh tape set true along every seam — the invisible step that keeps your walls crack-free.
Multiple coats of joint compound, sanded smooth and feather-finished to a mirror-flat wall.
Interior and exterior. Crisp lines, careful prep, and finishes that look just as good six years from now.
Clean beads along trim, tubs, counters, windows — tight seals that keep moisture and drafts out.
Hardwood, laminate, vinyl plank. Proper subfloor prep and tight, clean transitions.
I've been working on homes around the Tri-City for over twenty years. My name's on the sign, my number rings my phone, and when you book a job with RS1 Handyman Services, I'm the person who'll actually show up at your door.
I started out because I was tired of seeing neighbors get burned by no-shows, mystery crews, and surprise invoices. So I kept it simple: one trusted craftsman, honest estimates, and the kind of clean, careful work you'd be proud to point out to company.
— Richard Smith, Owner
A mix of kitchens, bathrooms, carpentry, and everything in between. Hover any project to see what it was.
Want to see more? Give Richard a call and he'll walk you through similar projects in your neighborhood.
Richard is happy to be judged on his work. Here's what one recent homeowner had to say — and his number is right there if you'd like to hear it from them directly.
"Mr. Smith is a master carpenter who recently completed major renovations to our home. This included demolition, drywall installation and finishing. He completed the job with painting and caulking, which was perfectly executed. His flooring expertise finished the job to perfection. I would not hesitate to recommend Mr. Smith for your renovation needs."
A quick Google review helps the next homeowner find him. Takes about 30 seconds.
Send a few photos, share your address, and Richard will come out for a free on-site estimate — usually within a day or two.
Fill out the form, send a text, or just give a call. Richard does his best to get back to every message the same day.
Fastest response is always by phone or text. Emails are usually answered the same day.
