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Free handyman estimate template

A handyman estimate with 11 common line items already listed, each with its unit, and the terms handyman jobs need. Add your quantities and prices, and send it.

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The handyman estimate template, with its line items listed

What’s on a handyman estimate

Every line is one part of the handyman job, priced on its own so the client can see what each part of the job costs.

Line itemUnitWhy it’s its own line
Patch small drywall hole and sandeachA flat price per patch is easier to approve than an hourly guess.
Re-caulk tub and shower perimeter jointper linear ftOld caulk has to come out before new goes in; priced by the foot of joint.
Pull and reset toilet with new wax ringeachA common fix with a known time. A flat line makes it easy to say yes to.
Replace leaking lavatory fauceteachPriced per faucet. If the client bought the faucet, it’s labor only.
Replace interior door knob seteachHardware swaps are quick, counted tasks that clients often add to a list.
Adjust and rehang sagging interior dooreachDoor adjustments are separate from replacing the door, and much cheaper.
Replace damaged baseboard runper linear ftBaseboard is measured by the foot, so the price follows the damage.
Prime and repaint patched wall areaper sq ftPatches need paint to disappear. A separate line makes clear whether that’s included.
Replace cracked floor tileeachEach tile is careful removal and resetting, priced each.
Install blocked-in bathroom grab bareachA grab bar needs solid blocking behind it to be safe. The line covers both.
Reseal gutter joints and clear debrisper linear ftOutside work priced by the foot of gutter, often added to an inside list.
How to fill it in

Your handyman estimate in four steps

  1. 1

    Add your details

    Put in your business name, phone, email and license number once, and save the file as your master copy.

  2. 2

    Measure the job

    Walk the list with the client and give each task its own line. Count fixtures and fittings, and measure caulk joints and trim in linear feet and paint areas in square feet.

  3. 3

    Price each line

    Enter a quantity and your unit price on each line the job needs, in each, linear feet and square feet. Delete the lines you don’t need and add any that are missing.

  4. 4

    Send it for a signature

    Read the terms, fill in the blanks, save it as a PDF and send it. The client signs the acceptance line before you start.

How handyman jobs are priced

Handyman work is a list of small, unrelated tasks, and there are two common ways to price it. Some handymen charge by the hour with a minimum, which is simple but leaves the client guessing at the total. Others price each task flat: a faucet swap, a door adjustment, a drywall patch, each with a set price that covers the trip, the time and small parts.

This template is built for flat task pricing. Each task is a line, so the client can approve the ones they want and drop the rest, and you can reuse your prices from job to job. Price the task, not the minutes: resetting a toilet takes about the same time in every house, and the client cares what it costs, not how long it took.

Two things to put in writing: a trip or minimum charge for small jobs, and the limits of what you do. Many states and cities require a trade license for electrical work, for plumbing beyond fixture swaps, or for jobs above a set dollar amount. Check your local rules and leave work you can’t legally do off the estimate.

Terms already on the template

Fill in the blanks, or change them to match how you work.

  • This estimate is valid for 30 days.
  • A minimum charge of $____ applies to each visit.
  • Parts and materials are included as listed; special-order items are billed at cost.
  • Tasks added on site are priced before the work is done.
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Handyman estimate template FAQ

01Is this handyman estimate template free?
Yes. Download the PDF, Word or Excel file and use it for as many jobs as you like. There’s no sign-up.
02Why are the prices blank?
Prices for handyman work depend on your area, your suppliers and your crew, so the template lists the work and its unit and leaves the quantities and prices to you. In the Excel version, each line, the subtotal, the tax and the total calculate themselves once you fill them in.
03Can BuildWell price the estimate for me?
Yes, with a subscription. Describe the job by voice, text or photos and BuildWell lists the line items, prices materials at stores near the job (checked within 30 days) and labor at your metro’s median wage for each trade, plus your overhead and markup. It costs $7.99 a week or $79.99 a year after a 3-day free trial.
04Hourly or flat rate: which is better for handyman work?
Flat task prices are easier for clients to approve and for you to repeat. Hourly with a minimum suits jobs you can’t size until you start. Many handymen use flat prices for common tasks and an hourly line for everything else.
05Can a handyman do electrical or plumbing work?
It depends on your state and city. Many require a license for electrical work and for plumbing beyond simple fixture swaps, and some limit unlicensed work by job size. Check your local rules before that work goes on an estimate.
06Should I charge a trip fee?
A trip or minimum charge covers the drive and setup on small jobs. Put it in the terms, as the template does, and show it as a line on the invoice when it applies.

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