Residential & Commercial Maintenance
from Victoria to Ladysmith
A true handyman is a detail-oriented
problem-solver that can do it all

DRTC Services is a family business

Doug Rutherford is a Red Seal certified millwright with over 35 years of professional maintenance, repair, construction and renovation experience in industrial, commercial and residential environments.

Clayton Rutherford, with many years of maintenance and renovation experience as both a business- and home-owner, added his extensive handyman skill-set to DRTC Services after moving to the Island in 2020.

We specialize in (but are not limited to):
  • carpentry
  • drywall
  • stucco
  • fencing
  • concrete and paving stone installation
  • repairs
  • and more!

Hours & Rates

Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm

Rates
  • $75 per hour (plus materials)
  • Free estimates
  • Work-site cleanup may be subject to an additional fee

Location

We are available for projects and contracts on the South Island from Victoria to Ladysmith.

Maintenance contracts

We offer ongoing maintenance and repair contracts to home owners, landlords and management companies, as well as retail and commercial businesses. Please call or email us to discuss your needs.

Our committment

  • Honesty and integrity
  • Customer satisfaction
  • Minimum disruption to your home or business
  • Environmental responsibility

We get it done right

Our knowledge and hands-on experience ensure that the job gets done efficiently and within your budget.

We have our own shop outfitted with carpentry, welding and mechanical repair facilities; this means no extra costs for expensive equipment rentals.

If you don't see your small job listed here, just ask! Send us an email or call 778-977-2721.

General Services

  • fence repair
  • gate repair, remounting and replacement
  • drywall patching and replacement
  • weather stripping
  • door repair and installation
  • door handle and lock replacement
  • window installation
  • ceramic tile repair and installation
  • shelf installation
  • appliance installation
  • pressure washing: decks, garden furniture, walkways and other small areas
  • concrete removal and repair (small areas only)
  • household and commercial item repair

Carpentry

  • woodwork repair
  • fixture repair

Renovations & Construction

  • single room renovations
  • painting: single room or feature wall
  • basement room additions
  • extra storage space creation (many older homes have a lot of unused space)
  • specialty shed and storage construction

Welding

  • steel framework and matching components
  • manufacture of specialty brackets for structural repair
  • custom metal brackets for fixtures

Furniture

  • furniture assembly
  • furniture repair and refinishing for older pieces

Other Services

  • pickup and delivery (minimum charge applies)