What a handyman price list is for
Most handyman calls are about one or two common tasks, and the caller wants a number. A price list of flat prices for common jobs, with your hourly rate and minimum visit, answers fast and lets customers build their own list before you arrive. It also keeps you from underpricing a task when you quote from memory.
What to put on a handyman price list
- Hourly rate and minimum visit.
- Flat prices for common tasks.
- What each flat price includes.
- How materials are billed.
- Service area.
A worked example
A handyman price list. Add your price to each row.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handyman labor, per hour | 1 | hour | Your price |
| Minimum service visit | 1 | each | Your price |
| Mount TV, up to a set size | 1 | each | Your price |
| Drywall patch, small | 1 | each | Your price |
| Hang shelf or mirror | 1 | each | Your price |
| Assemble furniture, standard piece | 1 | each | Your price |
| Recaulk tub or shower | 1 | each | Your price |
Say what the TV and drywall prices cover, such as screen size or hole size. Those limits stop arguments at the door.
Line items handymen use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Handyman labor | hour | Your hourly rate, with a minimum visit. |
| Minimum service visit | each | Covers the trip and the first block of time. |
| Drywall patch, small | each | Holes up to a size you set; paint match extra. |
| Mount TV on wall | each | Customer supplies the mount, or you do. |
| Hang pictures, shelves or mirrors | each | Per item. |
| Replace interior door | each | Pre-hung or slab; paint extra. |
| Adjust or rehang door | each | Sticking, sagging or not latching. |
| Assemble furniture | each | Per piece; large pieces more. |
| Caulk tub or shower | each | Remove old caulk and recaulk. |
| Replace light fixture, like for like | each | Where your license allows; customer supplied. |
| Install grab bars | each | Into blocking or with proper anchors. |
| Gutter cleaning, single story | ft | A common add-on. |
| Materials and supplies | each | At cost plus your markup, with receipts on request. |
| Haul away debris | load | Small loads from the job. |
How to fill it in
- Fill in your business details and service area.
- Check each service and its unit, and add or remove rows.
- Put in your prices and what each includes.
- Print it, post it, or download Word or CSV to edit later.
Free tools for handyman
The same price list for other trades: auto detailing, bin cleaning, boat detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, fleet washing, gutter, junk removal, lawn care, locksmith, pest control, pool service, pressure washing, snow removal, window cleaning.
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