What a handyman receipt is for
Handyman customers often pay cash, and landlords and property managers need receipts for every unit repair. A receipt listing the tasks and the address is what they file. It also helps renters show a landlord what they paid to fix. A clear receipt also cuts down on the follow-up texts asking what a charge was for.
What to put on a handyman receipt
- Address and date.
- Tasks done.
- Amount and how it was paid.
- Who paid, if a landlord or manager.
A worked example
A landlord paid by check for repairs in a rental unit between tenants.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Drywall patches, unit turnover | 4 | each | Your price |
| Replace closet door | 1 | each | Your price |
| Recaulk tub | 1 | each | Your price |
Put the unit number in the address. Landlords file receipts by unit.
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. |
Terms and deposit language for handyman
- Deposit. No deposit on small jobs. Larger projects with materials to buy may take one to cover them.
- Payment. Due on completion. Materials at cost plus markup, or as quoted.
- Warranty. State how long you stand behind your work and that customer-supplied items are covered for installation only.
- Work that requires a licensed trade in your state, such as larger electrical or plumbing jobs, is referred out or done by a licensed partner.
- A minimum visit charge applies to every trip.
- If a quick fix turns into a bigger repair once opened, you stop and price it first.
How to fill it in
- Fill in who paid and which job or invoice the payment is for.
- Check the lines; they show what the payment covers.
- Pick how they paid and add the check or reference number.
- Type the amount received, or leave it blank when it pays the whole total.
- Print it, download it, or hand it over as a PDF.
Free tools for handyman
The same receipt for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, drywall, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, gutter, hvac, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, remodeling, roofing, septic, snow removal, solar, tree service, waterproofing, window cleaning.
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