repairs of all kind
In 2024 and 2025, I handled over 250 interventions and repairs, successfully fixing nearly all of them. Only a very small portion of them wasn’t successful, and in those cases, I adjusted my rates to encourage customers to continue repairing rather than buying new. If you’re not sure who to contact, feel free to reach out — I’m here to help !
Here a summary of the main repairs I successfully did in the past 2 years in Squamish.
appliances
35
washers
32
dishwashers
25
ovens/stoves
16
dryers
12
fridges
7
microwaves
6
vacuums
5
small appliances
4
toilets
4
hair appliances
3
fireplaces
3
garburators
2
pressure washers
2
camper jacks
1
generator
1
mower
28
miscellaneous jobs
For context, replacing a washing machine produces roughly the same amount of emissions as driving your car 1,000 km. By choosing to repair these appliances instead of replacing them, we’ve prevented nearly 30 tons of CO₂ emissions — the equivalent to driving your car more than four times around the globe !
mechanics
23
brake jobs (pads, rotors, brake lines)
16
front end (tie rod, ball joints, sway bars, shocks)
7
window issues
6
diagnoses
6
ignition related issues
5
buyer’s check
4
rear end jobs (suspension, bushings)
3
transmission issues (u-joint, axle, shaking)
2
doors related issues
2
alternator replacements
2
engine mounts replacements
1
motorcycle valve replacement
17
miscellaneous jobs
Here’s a sample of the types of work I’ve been handling in the past.
- Mechanics (cars, trucks, import vans, motorcycles, any type of engine)
- Brakes (brake lines, pads, rotors)
- Front-end work (tie-rods, ball joints, arms)
- Engine troubleshooting
- Code reading
- Transmission issues (diagnose only)
- Vehicle buyer’s inspection (150$ flat fee)
- RV and trailers (furnace, fridge, sealing, other appliances, lights, thermostats …)
- Fiberglass repairs
- Hydraulic jacks maintenance
- Generators
- Power washers
- Lawn mowers
- Bikes
- Household appliances
- Washing machine
- Dryer
- Dishwasher
- Toaster
- Microwave
- Oven
- Fridges (leak issues only)
- Small electronics
- Drones
- Hairdryer
- Hair straightener
- Mixers
- Kitchen appliances
- Household usual handyman tasks (doors, lamps, furniture, …)
- And many more unique jobs !
Simply fill out the form at the bottom of this page, and I’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Services I don’t offer :
- Plumbing
- Propane/Gas systems
- Electrical (as in : modifying the built-in electrical wiring of a house)
- Fridges (any cooling issue)
- TV’s and screens
- Cellphones
I charge a standard rate of 90 CAD/hour, with the goal of encouraging people to repair rather than replace. Additionally, I promise that you’ll never pay more for a repair than the cost of a new item. Let’s work together to avoid unnecessary purchases !
There’s usually a minimum charge of 1h for any repair (but it’s flexible in some cases).
I know repairs aren’t always easy on the budget, and sometimes replacing is cheaper. That’s why a reduced rate is available for anyone who needs it — just ask !
WHY BOTHER REPAIRING THINGS ?
Why bother fixing something that’s broken when it’s often easier and cheaper to just buy new and toss it out ? Well, consider this : In 2020 alone, Canadians generated a staggering 35 million tons of waste. Despite the fact that 10 million tons of this waste found new life through recycling or reuse, there are still 25 million tons ending up in landfills. That’s roughly 1000 kilograms of waste per person each year, the majority destined to the dump.
But it doesn’t have to be this way. Together, we can change this narrative. I’ve always been passionate about fixing things. Any things. And this is a skill I want to share and make others benefit. Let me give a second life to your belongings, hopefully saving you money, reducing waste, and contributing to a healthier planet.
I have a passion for fixing. Understanding how things works and attempting to repair anything that’s broken is just part of who I am. It turned out to be a pretty useful skill, and I like to think I’ve rescued quite a few items from being thrown away !
Originally from Belgium, I studied electro-mechanical engineering, which probably explains my knack for understanding mechanisms. It’s been more than a decade since I immigrated to Canada and moved in Squamish.
I’ve always disliked buying new things (ask my mom !). I’ve never really felt the need to, since most of what I need already exists, and conveniently, there’s usually someone nearby looking to get rid of it.
