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Small-project contracting for the jobs that still matter.

The Small Job Co. helps homeowners, families, downsizers, and real estate professionals take care of the repairs, refreshes, installs, and small renovations that make a home work better, look better, and feel more finished.

From custom deck design and builds to basement finishing, flooring, trim, vanities, backsplashes, drywall repair, doors, siding, and pre-listing updates, we take on the projects that are often too small for a large contractor — but too important to leave unfinished.

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A freshly finished corner of a home — painted trim, natural wood cabinetry with a brass knob, and soft daylight.

What we help with

Small Renovations

Sometimes a home does not need a major renovation — just the right updates. Other times it needs contained, well-planned renovation work. We refresh tired, dated, or builder-basic spaces and take on practical renovation projects with the skill and care of a larger contractor, without the complexity or the major-construction scope.

Common projects include

  • Flooring installation and trim packages
  • Trim work and finish carpentry
  • Ceiling updates, including tongue-and-groove
  • Bathroom vanity replacement and updates
  • Kitchen and bathroom backsplash installation
  • Kitchen cabinet installation and minor custom work
  • Kitchen and bathroom finish updates
  • Hardware and finish updates
  • Basement finishing
  • Small room updates and condo refreshes
  • Small cosmetic upgrades before listing or selling

Where licensed electrical or plumbing work is required, we will help identify that early so the right licensed trade can be involved.

Decks — Design, Build & Repair

Decks are one of our specialties. Whether you are dreaming up a brand-new outdoor living space, replacing an aging deck, or bringing a tired one back to life, we handle the full journey — design, build, and repair — with structures made to last through Georgian Bay seasons.

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Common projects include

  • Custom deck design and layout
  • New deck construction
  • Deck rebuilds and replacements
  • Deck repairs and board replacement
  • Railings and stairs
  • Resurfacing and re-decking
  • Deck staining, sealing, and finishing
  • Power washing and seasonal deck care

Home Repairs & Maintenance

Homes need care. Sometimes it is one repair. Sometimes it is a list of things that have been waiting for the right person. We help with practical repairs and maintenance that keep your home safe, functional, and cared for.

Common projects include

  • Drywall repair and patching
  • Door installation and repairs
  • Trim repair and replacement
  • Minor light fixture replacement
  • Exterior siding repair or replacement
  • Power washing for siding, driveways, and patios
  • General home maintenance tasks

Pre-Listing Repairs & Property Prep

Real estate moves quickly. When a home needs repair or refresh work before photos, showings, inspections, or closing, timing and trust matter. We help homeowners, agents, and property professionals complete practical updates that improve presentation, function, and buyer confidence.

Common projects include

  • Pre-listing repair lists
  • Drywall patching and repair
  • Door and trim fixes
  • Deck and railing repairs
  • Minor siding repairs
  • Flooring updates
  • Vanity and fixture updates
  • Backsplash installation
  • Small kitchen and bathroom refreshes
  • Power washing for siding and exterior surfaces
  • General property preparation before listing

Cleaning, Turnover & Staging

A finished project should feel finished — and a rental should always be guest-ready. Beyond thorough post-project cleanup, our team handles short-term rental turnovers and light staging. As property owners ourselves, we know firsthand what a spotless, well-presented space does for guest reviews, showings, and buyer confidence.

Common projects include

  • Post-project and post-renovation cleanup
  • Airbnb and VRBO turnover cleaning
  • Short-term rental changeovers and resets
  • Light staging and styling between guests
  • Move-in and move-out cleaning
  • Pre-listing and pre-photo cleaning
  • Driveway, patio, and walkway power washing
  • Seasonal exterior cleaning

Property-value guidance for smarter small projects

One thing that makes The Small Job Co. different is our practical understanding of property value.

With past experience in the home appraisal field, we can help homeowners think through which small projects are likely to make the most sense before selling, downsizing, refreshing, or investing in a property.

That might mean helping you prioritize the repairs buyers will notice, the updates that improve presentation, or the improvements that make your home feel more finished without over-investing in the wrong areas.

We are not here to sell you on unnecessary work. We are here to help you make practical, informed decisions about what is worth doing.

What counts as a small job?

A small job may be one repair, one room, one list, or one practical project that has been waiting for the right person.

It could be a ceiling update, a new vanity, a new deck, a backsplash, a basement finishing project, a set of doors, a flooring update, or a list of pre-listing repairs. If it improves how your home works, looks, feels, or sells — and you want it done properly — it likely belongs on the list.

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It might be:

  • A ceiling update
  • A new vanity
  • A new deck build or repair
  • An Airbnb or VRBO turnover
  • A backsplash
  • A basement finishing project
  • A set of doors
  • A flooring update
  • A list of pre-listing repairs

A good fit for The Small Job Co.

We are a good fit for projects that are practical, residential, and manageable in scope.

  • Small repairs and maintenance
  • Home refresh projects
  • Small renovations
  • Finish upgrades
  • Deck design, builds, and repairs
  • Cleaning, turnover, and light staging
  • Basement finishing
  • Pre-listing repairs
  • Realtor and property preparation work

When we may not be the right fit

We may not be the right fit for major structural renovations, large additions, emergency work, or projects that require a full general contracting team from the start. If your project requires licensed electrical, plumbing, engineering, or permit-specific work, we will help identify that early so the right professionals can be involved.

Our service area

The Small Job Co. provides residential handyman services, small renovations, home repairs, maintenance, finish upgrades, and pre-listing repair support for homeowners, real estate agents, and property owners in Collingwood and surrounding communities.

If you are nearby and not sure whether you are within our service area, send us your project details and we will let you know.

Based in Collingwood, serving

CollingwoodThe Town of Blue MountainsWasaga BeachStaynerThornburyMeafordCreemoreClearviewGrey Highlands

How it works

A clear, straightforward path from your list to finished work.

  1. 1

    Send us your list

    Tell us what you need done. Photos, measurements, timing, and priorities are helpful.

  2. 2

    We review the scope

    We will look at the work, ask the right questions, and let you know whether your project is a good fit.

  3. 3

    We plan the work

    Once the scope is clear, we will confirm next steps, timing, and what to expect.

  4. 4

    We get it done properly

    Your repair, refresh, install, or small renovation is completed with care, respect, and attention to detail.

Common Questions

Still have a question?

Send us your project list, photos, location, and ideal timing. We will review the details and let you know whether the work is a good fit.

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Ready to get started?

Whether you have one repair, a room to refresh, a deck that needs attention, a basement you want finished, or a property that needs to be prepared for sale, The Small Job Co. can help.

Prefer to keep it short? Just paste your list in the message box — a few lines is all we need to get started.