Welcome to The Repair Shop!
Do you have a prized possession that’s old and in need of some serious repair? In a potential new series currently in development, our team of passionate artisans and expert fixers work to bring beloved items back to life. From a rusting snowmobile to an old-school slot machine, a smashed up guitar to a busted jukebox, our team works to fix it. If you want that treasured item restored to its former glory, get in touch now and tell us your story.
To be eligible you must:
Only considered applicants will be contacted. Thank you for your interest!
First Name *
Last Name *
Email *
Telephone *
Current Street Address *
City *
Province *
Upload a picture of yourself *
Date of Birth *
Marital Status *
Occupation *
Skype Username (if applicable)
Social Media Accounts
How did you hear about us?
What is the item you wish to have restored or repaired? *
Upload a photo of your item. *
Upload additional photos of item.
Why would you like the item restored or repaired? Please provide as much detail as possible. *
Does the item belong to you? *
How long have you/the owner had the item? *
When was the last time the item was used/was in working condition? *
Why is the item of special significance to you? Please provide as much detail as possible. *
If the item is a family heirloom – how long has it been in the family? Do you have any significant memories of it? Do you have any old family photos of the item in use?
Does the item have any historic Canadian significance? *
What do you plan to do with the item once it's repaired? *
If not for yourself, who are you restoring the item for?
If not yourself, upload a photo of the person you're restoring the item for.
What would it mean to you (or the person you're restoring it for) to see the item restored/repaired and working again? *
Have you had the item professionally valued? If yes, when and what was the value? *
Has the item had any previous restoration or repair work done to it? *
If the item is broken – what do you think needs to be fixed? Please provide as much detail as possible. *
If the item is damaged – do you know how the damage occurred?
Have you had the damage to the item evaluated by an expert?
Is the item insured? *
Please provide the dimensions (height, width, length) and weight of the item *
Is the item fragile? *
Does the item require 2 or more people to move it? *
Are you happy to give us full responsibility to do whatever we think is necessary to repair or restore your item as we see fit? If not, please detail your concerns. *
Are you able to transport yourself to the Repair Shop (location TBD, within 60m of GTA) *
Do you have any food allergies or requirements we should be aware of? *
Do you have any medical conditions, including any disabilities, allergies or mental health conditions, which the production team should be made aware of? *
Have you or anyone living in your household ever been convicted of a crime, or are you the subject of ongoing criminal proceedings or investigations? *
Have you taken part in any other TV/web series? If so, what series? *
Have you or your item been featured in a newspaper article? *
Any other pending issues we should be aware of?
If you are selected, participants must be available for up to 3-6 days of filming (staggered over 8 weeks) between August - November.
Prior to filming, you will need to be available for a Skype call, audition, emails, telephone conversations, and in some cases an in-person consultation and home scout.
You will receive advance notice of filming dates in order to arrange time off work.
Flexibility and availability are key when it comes to scheduling. *
I understand and agree to the conditions and requirements.
Please provide any dates that you are NOT AVAILABLE between August & November 2018. *
YOU MUST CONFIRM THAT YOU HAVE READ, UNDERSTOOD AND AGREED TO THESE “TERMS OF USE” BEFORE SUBMITTING THE REPAIR SHOP ONLINE PARTICIPANT APPLICATION. PLEASE CHECK BOX BELOW. *
Lastly, why should we choose YOU and YOUR ITEM? What make you unique? *