Task-based shifter pool
Shifters flag their handyman skills: assembly, mounting, minor carpentry, etc.
Private Households
TV mounting, furniture assembly, picture hanging, minor repairs. Book a skilled handyman for small household tasks — no agency, no apps.
The moment that matters
You just moved. You have 3 IKEA dressers to build, a flat-screen to mount, and a few picture frames to hang. You want someone who can knock it all out in 3 hours. You don't want a handyman service with a 4-hour minimum.
ShiftSee is how you find someone you can trust — on short notice, at a fair rate, without the dice-roll of Craigslist or the ghosting of Facebook groups.
What you get
Shifters flag their handyman skills: assembly, mounting, minor carpentry, etc.
2-3 hour bookings standard.
Agree on what they'll do and what you'll pay.
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Typical roles and rates
Rates vary by experience, location, and urgency. These are typical ranges for the roles on ShiftSee today.
| Role | Vancouver Island | BC Metro | Los Angeles |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handyman / Odd jobs | $30-65/hr | $35-75/hr | $35-85/hr |
| Assembly specialist | $28-55/hr | $32-62/hr | $32-65/hr |
Why ShiftSee works here
The best thing about ShiftSee is what happens after your first few bookings. The people you work with repeatedly build a relationship with you and your home. They know your preferences. They remember where the supplies are kept. They show up knowing what to do. Over a few months, you're not hiring strangers — you're working with a trusted small circle that actually knows your life.
Getting started
(free). 2 minutes.
Find trusted help near you, or invite someone you've already worked with.
Set the time, the rate, the work. Confirm.
Pat Rousseau, our co-founder, personally helps every new consumer get set up. No sales pitch — just practical guidance from someone who's been in service work his whole life.
No subscription. No setup fees. You pay when work actually happens — 10% platform fee, transparently on both sides. No hidden margins, no bait rates.
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