Handyman
Repairs, mounting, assembly, patching and the jobs that keep lingering.
Applications open · Maximum 5Launching in south Etobicoke
A contractor list I’d trust with my own home.
I’m Bri, founder of Etobicoke Scoop. I’m building the first Scoop Approved roster now. Every contractor must have their licence and insurance verified, complete three reference calls and sit down with me one-on-one before their name appears here.
Homeowners use Scoop Approved free. Contractors pay an annual membership. Membership is paid, approval is earned.
- Licence and insurance verified
- Three references called
- Interviewed by Bri
- Maximum per category
Starting carefully
I won’t fill the list just to make it look full.
Applications are open now. Approved names will be published individually as each contractor earns the badge.
Painting
Interior and exterior work, from careful prep through the final coat.
Applications open · Maximum 5Plumbing
Leaks, fixtures, drains, repairs and planned plumbing improvements.
Applications open · Maximum 5Electrical
Fixtures, outlets, panels and troubleshooting by properly licensed electricians.
Licensed applicants only · Maximum 5Renovation
Kitchens, bathrooms, basements and larger projects with more moving parts.
Applications open · Maximum 5Something else?
Tell me. Local requests will help determine which service categories I vet next.
A note from Bri
Founder, Etobicoke Scoop
“I'm a homeowner here too. Every contractor on this list is someone I'd let work on my own house, because I checked. Membership is paid, but approval is earned, and no one can buy their way on. If a Scoop Approved pro ever lets you down, I want to hear about it.”
How it works at launch
Start with what neighbours actually need.
Tell me what you need
Share the kind of home service you are looking for. It takes about two minutes.
I prioritize the right categories
Local requests help determine which contractors and service categories I vet first.
I let you know when there’s a fit
I’ll contact you when a suitable contractor has earned Scoop Approved status.
For local contractors
Good contractors should not have to compete with 47 names on a list.
Each category is capped at five members. Approval comes first. Membership pricing is shared clearly on the vetting call.
A capped category spot
No more than five approved members in any service category.
Newsletter visibility
Opportunities to be introduced to Etobicoke Scoop readers.
Matched local leads
Relevant requests routed through Scoop, with monthly lead reporting.
The approval badge
A mark that signals you completed the same checks as every member.