Transparent, Illustrative Pricing Framework
No vague estimates, no high-pressure upsells, and no hidden truck charges. Designed specifically for Winnipeg households and adult children coordinating unhurried, reliable home assistance with total financial clarity.
No surprise invoices on family credit cards
Every home visit is booked on a clear schedule envelope. If we complete tasks early, we review your auxiliary list or assist with secondary safety checks.
Three Predictable Service Tiers
Simple blocks of dedicated, unhurried time. Choose the window that matches your household punch list.
Focused Task Visit
Up to 45 minutes of targeted assistance
Ideal for single, discrete fixes where pulling out tools and ladders is impractical for seniors or family members on short notice.
- Securing a loose interior grab bar
- Sticky entryway latch adjustment
- Ceiling smoke detector battery replacements
- Single high-traffic light fixture ballast swap
Multi-Task Morning / Afternoon
Up to 2.5 hours of continuous assistance
Tackle 3 to 5 accumulated small repairs or adjustments in one calm, unhurried visit with full clean-up and hands-on client walk-through.
- Install hallway handheld banister support
- Cabinet magnet alignment & hinge tightens
- Relocating heavy seasonal pantry bins
- Curb-level garden hose reel staging & check
- Cord management along baseboard paths
Half-Day Seasonal Check
Up to 4 hours of deep home preparation
Complete overhaul for shifting seasons in Manitoba. Keeps homes sealed, accessible, safe, and ready for harsh temperature changes.
- Storm window/screen seasonal swap-outs
- Exterior doorway rubber weatherstripping
- Basement furnace filter replacements
- Threshold ramp check & walkway inspection
- Staging ice melt bins and safety mats
What Every Steady Hands Visit Includes
We treat your household with gentle courtesy. No rushing, no debris left behind, and complete visibility for off-site family coordinators.
100% Vetted Local Team
Winnipeg-based staff with current clear criminal background checks and vulnerability sector screenings.
Clean Indoor Footwear
Outdoor work boots stay at the threshold. We bring dedicated, slip-resistant clean indoor work shoes for every home.
Protective Drop Cloths
Clean protective fabric deployed beneath every drilling or staging area. Zero drywall dust or debris left on carpets.
Hardware Disposal
We pack out spent hardware, stripped screws, and replaced filter cartridges. No clutter left for you to manage.
Caregiver Field Log
A handwritten physical note left on the counter, plus an illustratively photo email sent directly to remote family members.
Respectful work zones inside historic character properties.
Pacing tasks at the homeowner's comfort level, start to finish.
Interactive Estimate Simulator
Adjust parameters to understand how task volume, home architecture, and hardware preparedness influence the recommended visit scope.
E.g., 1 grab bar, 2 smoke alarms, 1 cabinet realignment
Winnipeg homes feature distinct structural variations that require specialized masonry or hollow anchors.
Multi-Task Session
Estimated duration: 2.0 to 2.5 hours unhurried
No travel fee added within Winnipeg city perimeter.
Factors That Influence Visit Time
We work calmly, avoiding rushed craftsmanship that leads to poor outcomes. Here is what we consider during task intake:
Task Count & Nuance
A single grab bar in a tiled shower requires diamond-bit pre-drilling and silicon caulking cure checks, whereas three picture frames on drywall take under fifteen minutes total.
Grouping multiple smaller punch items into one visit offers the highest value per dollar.
Winnipeg Wall Architecture
Older character neighborhoods (River Heights, West End, Fort Rouge) often contain brittle plaster and wooden lath. We drill pilot holes gingerly to prevent wall surface fractures.
We locate backing timber rather than relying solely on expanding sheetrock plugs.
Hardware Sourcing & Prep
When hardware is pre-purchased and waiting on a table, 100% of the scheduled session is spent on installations. Sourcing obscure replacements adds administrative coordination.
Standard heavy-duty wall anchors, deck screws, and safety zip-ties are always stocked on the van at zero extra charge.
Frequently Asked Pricing Questions
Complete clarity prior to any booking. If your specific question isn't answered here, call or send our inquiry form anytime.
Do you charge travel fees within Winnipeg?
No. All neighborhoods inside the Perimeter Highway (from St. Norbert up to Garden City, Charleswood across to Transcona) enjoy flat tier pricing with zero vehicle dispatch fees or mileage add-ons. For rural locations like Headingley or Oakbank, a modest flat $18 fuel stipend applies.
What happens if a job takes less time than scheduled?
You never lose scheduled time. If we wrap up a punch list 40 minutes ahead of schedule, our technician proactively asks for auxiliary tasks: tightening loose dining chairs, replacing ceiling light globes, checking exterior deadbolts, or organizing entryway cords. We never rush out early.
Can adult children pay remotely on behalf of aging parents?
Yes, this is how approximately 65% of our visits are handled. We generate a paperless itemized invoice sent via secure link (Credit Card or Interac e-Transfer) alongside digital completion photos, ensuring your parents are never pressured with payment processing at the doorway.
Are you insured and covered under Workers Compensation?
Steady Hands holds $2,000,000 Commercial General Liability coverage and full Manitoba WCB illustrative registration. Our technicians carry photographic verification badges and complete criminal record history checks on file.
Ready to take care of the household list?
Tell us what tasks you need tackled in Winnipeg. We will review your list over a quiet phone conversation before confirming any appointment.