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Deck renovation
Full deck sanding, then stain applied.

Handyman, repairs and renovations
I take on everything from small household repairs to complete basement renovations: drywall, painting, flooring, doors and bathroom repairs inside; decks, fences, interlock and lawn care outside; and custom woodworking.
Proudly serving Ottawa and surrounding communities, including Kanata, Stittsville, Carp, Richmond, Barrhaven, Manotick, Greely, Orléans, Carleton Place and Arnprior.
“The bed looks incredible, operates smoothly, and feels rock-solid.”
4.9 ★
from 27 Google reviews
Free
estimates available
Tidy
work area left clean and tidy
EN / FR
service in English and French
My services
From smaller handyman jobs to larger renovation, repair, maintenance and custom woodworking projects.

From small interior repairs to complete room and basement renovations, I provide a wide range of interior improvement and finishing services.
I provide practical solutions for everyday household repairs, adjustments and maintenance, helping homeowners keep their properties functional, comfortable and well maintained.
See these servicesI offer a variety of exterior repair and maintenance services to help protect your home from weather damage, water infiltration and general wear.
See these servicesI provide repair, restoration and improvement services for outdoor living spaces, helping extend the life of existing structures and improve their appearance and functionality.
See these servicesWith experience in both woodworking and carpentry, I offer installation, assembly and custom-built wooden projects for indoor and outdoor spaces.
See these servicesI provide regular and occasional property maintenance services to help homeowners keep their outdoor spaces clean, tidy and well maintained throughout the seasons.
See these servicesBefore and after
Before and after shots I took of jobs I finished for my clients.


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Full deck sanding, then stain applied.
Drywall repair, taping and plastering, sanding, painting, baseboards and door trim.
Primer applied to cover a wall mural, the walls repainted from pink to blue, and the trim and door repainted in white.
Pressure washing and polymeric sand joints.
All year round
Spring
Spring clean-up, lawn aeration, overseeding and mowing. Fully insured lawn care.
“The spring clean-up, lawn aeration, and overseeding were all done efficiently and with great attention to detail.”
Summer
Deck and fence repairs, gates, interlock and gazebo assembly while the weather holds.
“Nico did an excellent job fixing our front steps.”
Fall
Gutter cleaning, securing loose sections, trimming bushes and clearing foliage.
“He has prepared my yard for the winter for the past two years, trimming the bushes and removing the excess foliage.”
Winter
A good time for the indoor list: basement renovations, drywall, painting, flooring, doors, assembly and mounting.
“He re-caulked the bathrooms, fixed and adjusted the closet doors, and completed some painting, all with excellent attention to detail.”
“As someone in medicine with an unpredictable and often chaotic schedule, finding someone who is this flexible is rare. He consistently goes out of his way to work around my availability, even on short notice, and always shows up when he says he will (which, honestly, is half the battle these days).”“5 stars isn't enough!”
“I found Nico on Facebook Marketplace and reached out about a leaking bathtub tap. He showed up within 3 hours same day, checked everything, and gave honest advice about what needed to be done.”“Nico repaired some drywall in my garage. He gave me a reasonable and timely quote. He is extremely knowledgeable and polite and did a fantastic job. He cleaned all debris and took it when he was finished!”“Nico has done several jobs for us and was great to work with - excellent quality of workmanship, very timely, prices were reasonable and site was always cleaned up well - thank you!”“What a great experience! Nico is very polite, professional, and offers very reasonable rates. He aerated our yard and it looks fantastic…”“Nicolas is an experienced handyman, he fixed several things around my home and did a great job. He was very professional, reliable, and always on time. He responded to all my emails promptly, was very polite, and most important honest and fair with his pricing.”“Service professionnel et hyper compétent. Technicien très sympathique à discuter. Explique bien ce qu’il doit faire et les étapes. Il laisse le chantier très propre.”“Nico did a terrific job mowing & trimming our lawn. I highly recommend him. Also he is professional & pleasant. He also cut down 2 trees, mended a fence & intalled a cage over a stove vent. All very professionally done!”“Great workmanship throughout. He re-caulked the bathrooms, fixed and adjusted the closet doors, and completed some painting, all with excellent attention to detail. Everything was left clean and tidy at the end.”“Nico is quite simply the best handyman anyone could imagine or hope for! He has done a variety of projects for us around our home, and we feel incredibly fortunate to have met him.”About Nico
I'm Nico, the owner of Nico Handyman Ottawa. I'm originally from France and I work with clients in English and in French. My clients mention the same things again and again: I show up when I say I will, explain what I'm going to do, and leave the place clean and tidy.
More about Nico
Free estimates available
Email, text or the contact form work best.
A clear, detailed quote is provided before work begins, with a fixed price based on the agreed scope of the project.
Proudly serving Ottawa and surrounding communities, including Kanata, Stittsville, Carp, Richmond, Barrhaven, Manotick, Greely, Orléans, Carleton Place and Arnprior.