PatchBoyz Inc.

What PatchBoyz Inc. does

PatchBoyz Inc. is a privately held Canadian residential services company headquartered in Ottawa, Ontario, specializing in wall and ceiling repair and remediation services for homeowners. Its core offering is drywall repair — patching holes, cracks, and water damage — typically completed across two visits with taping, three coats of mud, sanding, priming, and painting. The company extends this core into adjacent verticals including popcorn and stipple ceiling removal and repair, asbestos testing and abatement (notably in pre-1986 ceilings), mold remediation, water damage restoration, plaster repair, drywall installation and taping for basements and additions, and stretch ceiling installation. A dedicated subsidiary, PatchBoyz Popcorn, focuses specifically on textured ceiling removal. Underlying technology is primarily operational rather than digital: an $18,000 Festool Planex-based dust extraction system enables dustless repairs; Fibafuse fiberglass tape is used on taping jobs; and a proprietary mobile dispatch application routes jobs with photos and checklists to technicians' phones. All technicians are WSIB-insured, and the company markets itself as offering Canada's only 2-year warranty on drywall work.

The business model combines company-owned direct-to-consumer service delivery with a capital-light franchise channel and an educational offering. Services are sold directly to homeowners via phone, website contact forms, and online quote requests, with transparent upfront pricing in defined unit ranges (e.g., $1.50–$3.50/sq ft for boarding, $1.00–$1.50/sq ft for taping, $4.00–$5.55/sq ft for popcorn removal, and $6.25–$7.80/sq ft including paint). The customer base is primarily long-tail residential homeowners, supplemented by home service companies (plumbers, electricians, HVAC providers such as Mr. Rooter and Reliance Home Comfort) that need drywall closure after their own work, plus occasional enterprise jobs (e.g., Bank of Montreal, Great Northern Insulation). A secondary B2B revenue stream comes from the PatchBoyz Franchise program — $35,000 initial fee, $85,000–$110,000 total investment, including training, dispatch software, business blueprint, and a curated PatchTech Tool Pack — with financing facilitated through TD, RBC, Scotiabank, CIBC, and Desjardins in Canada and U.S. SBA-preferred lenders (JP Morgan Chase, Wells Fargo, Citibank, U.S. Bank, PNC, Bank of America) for prospective U.S. franchisees. A 7-day certified Drywall Course generates incremental training revenue and pipeline. Marketing relies on Google Business Profile and reviews (200+ five-star ratings), an extensive content/blog library, a YouTube channel, paid Facebook and radio/Spotify advertising, and customer referrals.

Operationally, PatchBoyz runs four Ontario offices covering Ottawa Valley (Ottawa HQ and Carleton Place/Perth) and the Greater Toronto Area (Vaughan regional hub, Mississauga service office, plus coverage of Markham, North York, and East York). The company was founded by brothers to address a specific market gap: tradespeople (electricians, plumbers, HVAC) frequently leave access holes unrepaired, and general contractors ignore small patch jobs. PatchBoyz positions itself as the specialist for these smaller but time-sensitive repairs. The owner Jud Menshal is publicly identified, and the firm remains founder-owned with no disclosed institutional investors or parent company. Cumulative operating scale to date includes 2,317+ homes repaired, 5,155+ patches completed, 121,500 sq ft of popcorn removed, 9.1M board feet of drywall installed, and 1,866+ ceilings beautified in Markham. Strategic momentum is evident in the doubling of income during the COVID-19 period, ongoing Ontario expansion, the addition of a Polybutylene (Poly-B) plumbing service line targeting an estimated 700,000 Canadian homes with Poly-B systems, and stated alignment for U.S. franchise entry.

Name

PatchBoyz Inc.

Legal name

Patchboyz Inc.

Website

https://patchboyz.ca

Company type

Private

Operating status

Operating

Short description

PatchBoyz is a privately held Canadian residential services company headquartered in Ottawa that specializes in drywall repair, popcorn and stipple ceiling removal, asbestos and mold remediation, and related wall and ceiling services across Ontario, with a complementary franchise program and drywall training course.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Residential Drywall & Ceiling Repair Services

NAICS

Drywall and Insulation Contractors (23831), Painting and Wall Covering Contractors (238320)

SIC

Services-Miscellaneous Repair Services (7600)

akta.pro primary industry

Small Hole & Dent Patch Repair (HSAGACAA)

akta.pro secondary industries

Drywall Installation & Replacement (Hang/Retrofit) (HSAGACAD), Drywall Repair & Patching (Holes, Cracks, Water Damage) (HSAPAHAD)

Keywords

• Drywall repair services
• Popcorn ceiling removal
• Asbestos abatement
• Mold remediation
• Drywall franchise

Headquarters

HQ city

Ottawa

HQ country

Canada

HQ region

North America

Offices4 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Supply Chain

Revenue model

1. Drywall Repair Services: Primary revenue stream from repairing holes, cracks, water damage, and drywall damage in residential homes. Services include patching, taping, mudding, and painting. Most repairs completed in 2 visits.
2. Popcorn/Stipple Ceiling Removal: Removal and replacement of textured ceilings with smooth finishes, including scraping, skimming, sanding, priming and painting.
3. Asbestos Testing and Removal: Safe removal and disposal of asbestos-containing materials found in older homes (pre-1986 popcorn ceilings and stipple).
4. Drywall Installation: New drywall/gypsum board/sheetrock installation for basements, new homes, garages and additions, including boarding and taping services.
5. Franchise Licensing: Initial franchise fee of $35,000 plus total investment of $85,000-$110,000 depending on package selected. Franchisees receive training, coaching, business blueprint, and ongoing support.
6. Poly-B Plumbing Analysis: Analysis services identifying Poly-B plumbing issues in Canadian homes and associated repair/replacement services.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PatchBoyz provides residential drywall repair, popcorn and stipple ceiling removal, asbestos testing and abatement, and mold remediation services in Ottawa and the Greater Toronto Area. The company focuses on small-to-medium repair jobs that larger contractors overlook, using proprietary dustless Festool equipment and a 2-year workmanship warranty. PatchBoyz also operates a drywall franchise program and sells a 7-day practical drywall training course for aspiring tradespeople.

Product overview

PatchBoyz Inc. is a residential repair company operating primarily in Ottawa and the Greater Toronto Area (GTA) of Canada. The company offers a unified suite of wall and ceiling repair and renovation services, centered on drywall repair (the core product) and extending to related services including popcorn/stipple ceiling removal, asbestos removal, mold remediation, water damage restoration, plaster repair, drywall installation, drywall taping, and painting. The company also offers stretch ceilings as an alternative finish. In addition to service delivery, PatchBoyz operates a franchise program (PatchBoyz Franchise) and sells a practical Drywall Course for training purposes. The business model is built around small to medium repair jobs (holes, cracks, water damage) as opposed to large-scale construction, with a focus on dustless equipment, quick turnaround (often 2 visits), and a 2-year workmanship warranty across Canada.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Drywall Repair Professional drywall patching and repair services for holes, cracks, and water damage, including taping, mudding, sanding, priming, and painting as a complete service offering for residential homeowners.
• Popcorn Ceiling Removal Complete removal of popcorn, stipple, stucco, and textured ceilings using dustless Festool equipment, including skim coating, sanding, priming, and painting to a smooth finish.
• Popcorn Ceiling Repair Repair service for damaged stipple or popcorn ceilings, matching and restoring the original texture where the homeowner wants to preserve the existing finish rather than fully remove it.
• Asbestos Removal

Quantifiable outcome

• 2-year warranty unmatched anywhere in Canada on all drywall work
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles5 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature4 records

Partnerships

Three partnerships are on record, tiered minor.

• Milwaukee ToolminorOthersTool brand included in PatchTech Tool Pack provided to franchisees. Brands selected for durability, compatibility, and outstanding warranty compared to competitors.
• FestoolminorOthersTool brand included in PatchTech Tool Pack provided to franchisees. Included for durability, compatibility, and outstanding warranty.
• Level 5 (Tool Brand)minorOthersTool brand included in PatchTech Tool Pack provided to franchisees. Selected for quality and durability.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Direct peers

• The Patch Boys: U.S.-based drywall repair franchise specializing in small-to-medium hole, crack, and texture repairs — the closest direct competitor to PatchBoyz in niche positioning, service mix, and franchise-driven growth model.
• Handyman Connection: North American handyman franchise offering drywall repair, painting, and small home renovations to homeowners — directly comparable to PatchBoyz on customer type, service mix, and franchise model.

Broad incumbents

• Mr. Handyman: Neighborly-owned national handyman franchise that performs drywall patching, ceiling repairs, and small home repairs across North America — broad incumbent overlapping PatchBoyz's small repair niche within a much wider service portfolio.
• Reliance Home Comfort: Canadian residential HVAC, water heater, and plumbing home services provider — PatchBoyz is already a subcontractor to Reliance for drywall repairs after HVAC/plumbing access; comparable in Canadian residential service model and B2B subcontracting dynamics.
• ServiceMaster Restore: National disaster restoration and mold remediation franchise — comparable to PatchBoyz's mold remediation and water damage restoration lines, and relevant franchise-platform benchmark for regulated service delivery.
• Neighborly (parent brand): Parent company of Mr. Handyman, Mr. Rooter, and other residential service franchises — comparable as a franchise-platform benchmark for PatchBoyz's aspiration to scale a service franchise brand across categories and geographies.
• 1-800-HANSONS: U.S. home improvement franchise (windows, siding, roofing, bathroom) — comparable as a multi-service residential franchise operator investing in branded marketing, warranties, and standardized operating systems.
• Fantastic Services: Large U.K.-headquartered home services franchise platform offering handyman, cleaning, and renovation services — comparable to PatchBoyz in franchise-driven residential service delivery, though broader in scope.
• Mr. Rooter Plumbing: Canadian plumbing service franchise — listed as PatchBoyz customer for drywall repairs following plumbing access work; comparable in residential trade-channel service delivery and franchise model.

Regional players

• TrueNorth Drywall: Regional drywall and plaster repair/remediation operator serving Ontario markets — directly comparable in service mix (drywall, plaster, asbestos-adjacent) and Canadian residential customer base.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

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Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles1 record

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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