What is a handyman invoice?
A handyman invoice is the bill you give a customer after repairs, installations or small home improvement jobs. Handyman visits often include several different tasks, so a good invoice lists each one clearly with its price, along with labor and materials, and shows the total due.
This free template is built for handymen and home repair businesses. It has fields for the service address and job date, supports both flat prices and hourly rates, and adds everything up for you.
What to include on a handyman invoice
- Your business details: name, phone, email and license or registration number if your state requires one.
- Customer and service address: who you are billing and where you did the work.
- Invoice number and dates: the invoice date, the job date and the due date.
- Each task: a short description and price for every repair or installation.
- Hourly labor: hours and rate for general work that is not priced per task.
- Materials: parts and supplies you bought for the job.
- Trip or minimum fees: if you charge them.
- Total and payment terms: tax where it applies, the total and how to pay.
How to fill out this handyman invoice template
- Add your logo and contact details.
- Enter the customer’s name, the service address and the job date.
- Check the invoice number and dates. The due date is set 7 days ahead.
- Replace the sample tasks with the jobs you did. Use quantity 1 and a price for flat-rate tasks, or hours and an hourly rate.
- Add materials, any tax, and payments the customer already made.
- Review the notes and terms, then download the PDF.
How handymen price their work
Per task
Fixed prices for common jobs, such as hanging shelves, assembling furniture or replacing fixtures. Customers like knowing the cost in advance.
Hourly
An hourly rate for general labor, troubleshooting or a list of small jobs. Many handymen set a one- or two-hour minimum to cover travel.
Project price
A quoted price for a larger job, such as a bathroom refresh, often with a deposit for materials.
Example handyman line items
Handyman visits often cover a list of small jobs. Writing each task clearly makes the invoice easy to check. Common examples:
- Assemble furniture, per item
- Hang pictures, mirrors or shelves
- Caulk tub and shower
- Replace light switch or outlet cover plates
- Install blinds or curtain rods, per window
- Repair fence board or gate latch
- Weatherstrip exterior doors
If you charge a minimum visit fee, list it first and then the tasks covered. Customers like to see that a short visit still included everything they asked for.
Tips to get paid faster
- Agree on the task list first. Confirm what the customer wants done and the price before you start.
- Invoice on the spot. Fill in the invoice before you leave and offer a quick way to pay.
- Keep receipts for materials. They make the invoice easy to trust and simplify your taxes.
- Stay in touch. A short note with your contact details brings repeat jobs from happy customers.
UniqInvoice saves your common tasks and prices so the next invoice takes seconds, and keeps track of which customers have paid.
