Fixing holes left by old wall-mounted shelves in a Kanata condo?

Holes left by wall-mounted shelves are patch work. Published Toronto and Ontario contractor prices put a small patch at about $150 to $600 per patch, read October 1, 2026; these are not Ottawa prices, and the count and size of the holes move the total.

What a quote for this job should say:

• the number of holes and patches covered
• whether larger anchor holes get backing behind the patch
• how many coats of compound, and whether sanding is included
• the finish level each patch is brought to, so the patches disappear under your paint
• whether texture matching is needed and priced in
• whether primer and paint are included or left to you
• whether the price covers moving furniture or protecting the floor, or whether that is yours to do

The Gypsum Association's GA-214 guide describes finish levels 0 to 5 as an industry recommendation, not a Building Code rule; the guide lists Level 4 for flat paint and light textures and Level 5 for gloss or dark paint. Name the level in the quote.

In a condominium, ask the corporation what it needs from you before any work starts. On permits, the City's lists do not name patching; if the patching is part of bigger work, ask the City's Building Code Services.

Before anyone starts, ask whether the price covers bringing each patch to the same finish as the wall around it, or only filling the holes.