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Free Handyman Quote Template

Short answer

A handyman quote lists each small task as its own line with a price, separates materials, sets a minimum charge and says what happens if a job turns out bigger.

Handyman work is a list of small jobs, and the risk is that a quote for "odd jobs, about a day" turns into a disagreement about which jobs were in the day. Pricing each task on its own line solves most of that. The client can see what each fix costs, drop the ones they can live without and add new ones later at a price they can predict. It also protects you from the job that grows: the loose shelf that turns out to be a rotten wall is a new line, not a free extra.

Sample handyman quote

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Oakline Home Repairs

[Street address, city]
[Phone] · [Email]

Quote

Number
Q-1042
Date
Oct 24, 2026
Valid until
Nov 23, 2026

Prepared for

Grace Mbeki

[Client address]

Job

Punch list of small repairs before the house goes on sale

Example prices: replace with your own

DescriptionQtyAmount
Patch and paint drywall holes, hallway and bedroom 24 patch× $45.00$180.00
Rehang and adjust sticking interior doors3 door× $55.00$165.00
Replace bathroom exhaust fan cover and clean fan1 each× $65.00$65.00
Re-caulk bathtub and kitchen sink2 area× $75.00$150.00
Mount TV bracket and hide cables in wall kit1 job× $140.00$140.00
Replace worn weatherstripping, front and back doors2 door× $40.00$80.00
Assemble and fix flat-pack bookcase to wall1 each× $85.00$85.00
Materials: filler, caulk, paint, fixings1 lot× $68.00$68.00
Subtotal
$933.00
Tax (example rate 6%)
$55.98
Total
$988.98
  • Prices are per task as described; new tasks added on the day are priced before starting.
  • Electrical and plumbing beyond like-for-like replacement is referred to a licensed trade.
  • A minimum charge of two hours applies to every visit.
  • This quote is valid until Nov 23, 2026.

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What to include in a handyman quote

  • One line per task

    Describe each repair by location and result ("rehang 3 interior doors so they close freely"). Clients add and remove tasks, and separate lines make that painless.

  • Per-task price or hourly with an estimate

    Fixed prices per task are easiest to accept. If you work hourly, give an estimated total and say you will check in before going over it.

  • Minimum charge and travel

    If you have a minimum visit charge or a travel fee for distant jobs, say so on the quote rather than adding it at the end.

  • Materials, and who buys them

    Either you supply and charge for materials, or the client provides them. State which, and whether you charge for picking items up.

  • Where your work stops

    Many places limit the electrical, plumbing or structural work a handyman can take on without a licence. Say which jobs you will refer to a licensed trade.

  • Expiry and scheduling

    A validity date, and how you schedule: a half day, a full day, or the tasks booked one by one.

How to write a handyman quote, step by step

  1. Walk the house with the list

    Go through every task with the client, take photos and check access. Small jobs hide surprises too, such as a door frame that is out of square.

  2. Price each task

    Give each task a fixed price based on your time and materials, rounding to numbers the client can read quickly.

  3. Group materials

    Put consumables (filler, caulk, screws) on one materials line, and list any larger item, such as a new fan or door handle, separately.

  4. Add your minimum and travel

    Make sure the total is at least your minimum visit charge, and add travel if the job is outside your usual area.

  5. Note what is excluded

    Flag any task you will not do, or will only do as far as a licensed trade allows, so the client is not surprised on the day.

  6. Send it with a suggested date

    A quote that offers a specific day is easier to accept than one that leaves scheduling for later.

Deposits and payment terms

Most handyman jobs are paid on completion, because the material cost is small and the work takes hours rather than weeks. For a larger job, or one where you buy an expensive item such as a vanity or a storm door, it is reasonable to ask the client to pay for that item up front or to take a deposit.

Say on the quote how you take payment, and that the minimum charge applies even if the work takes less time. If you add a late fee, state it at the quote stage; rules on late fees vary by place, so check the rules where you work.

Frequently asked questions

Should a handyman charge by the hour or by the job?
Per task is easier for clients to accept and protects you from being blamed for slow work you could not avoid. Hourly suits jobs you cannot see the end of. Many handymen use fixed prices for common tasks and hourly for everything else.
How do I quote a long list of small jobs?
Put each job on its own line with its own price, then a total. The client can trim the list to their budget, and adding tasks later is simple.
Should I have a minimum charge?
Most handymen do, because travel and setup cost the same for a five-minute job as for a two-hour one. State it on every quote so a short visit never becomes an argument.

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