The one-man show!
Then there are handyman Ottawa businesses operated by just one person, and they handle it all: Customer service, phone calls, emails, repair work and so forth.
Sole proprietorship businesses are more of a mixed bag when it comes to judging how good they are, and when it comes to their quotes.
Some are focused on being professional on the job, doing great work (properly), and keeping their smaller customer base loyal as their business depends on it.
And then there are some who offer more average home repair experiences, their work, prices, and attitude are also good. Although there is nothing that stands out of these type of self-employed individuals, there is also nothing to complain about.
However, then you get those self-employed service providers who just move from one new customer to another not really caring about their workmanship, and possibly making false promises of experience and skill.
The one-person handyman business will generally usually offer lower rates, which in turn may be more tempting, but sometimes cheap is not always the best option in the long run compared to a quote from a larger and/or highly experienced contractor that is priced higher in the mid or upper mid-range. For people looking at options and considering hiring a service, be sure to do your homework and check their references.
Look for experience
When looking for a handyman in Ottawa, whether you end up choosing a franchise, a smaller business or a one-man show; you need to look at their reputation, references, experience by researching reviews online. For larger projects, you might want to consider a service that has more than one person working, just because it could take them a long time to complete it on their own.
There are unprofessional service providers in any sized business, so always take the time to compare. Experience is especially important so you know they can do the job you need them to, PROPERLY