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Handyman Invoice Template

Invoices for odd jobs, repairs and small projects

Bill handyman jobs by the hour or by the job, add materials, call-out and trip charges, and send a professional invoice from your phone before you leave the property.

Get paid before you leave the job

Handyman work is fast and varied — a shelf here, a leaking tap there. The quicker the invoice goes out, the quicker you get paid. A clear invoice that lists your time, materials and any call-out charge avoids the awkward "what was this for?" conversation.

  • Bill hourly, per job or with a minimum charge
  • Add materials at cost or with a markup
  • Send it from your phone on site
Handyman Invoice Template: create the invoice, send it to your client, get paid

Built for handymen and odd-job pros

The lines that make a handyman invoice complete.

Hourly or job rate

Bill the time spent or a fixed price per job — whichever you quoted.

Materials

List parts and materials you bought for the job, with receipts available if the client asks.

Call-out and trip charges

Show a minimum call-out or travel charge as its own line so clients understand it.

Task list

Itemise each task completed on multi-job visits so the client can see the value.

Before and after

Keep photos with your job records to back up the invoice if questions come up.

Licence details

In many US states, work above a set value needs a contractor's licence — show your licence number if you have one.

Handyman invoice example

A half-day visit fixing a door, hanging shelves and replacing a tap washer.

Description Qty Rate Amount
Labour: door adjustment, shelving, tap repair (hours) 3 75.00 225.00
Materials: brackets, fixings, washers 1 64.00 64.00
Trip charge 1 35.00 35.00
Subtotal324.00
Total due324.00

Check your local licensing rules: many US states cap the value of work you can do without a contractor's licence.

Example figures only — replace them with your own rates.

Create this invoice

What to include on a handyman invoice

  • Your name or business name and contact details
  • Client name and job address
  • Each task completed and the date
  • Labour time and rate, or the fixed job price
  • Materials, call-out or trip charges, and any tax
  • Payment terms and accepted payment methods

How handymen charge

Hourly with a minimum

An hourly rate with a minimum charge (often one or two hours) so short visits are still worth it.

Fixed price per job

A quoted price for a defined task — mounting a TV, assembling furniture, fitting a door.

Materials markup

Materials billed at cost plus a percentage to cover the time spent sourcing them.

Handyman invoicing FAQs

Should handymen charge by the hour or by the job?

Hourly suits repairs where the time is unpredictable; a fixed price suits common, well-defined jobs. Many handymen use both, with a minimum call-out charge.

Can I add a markup to materials?

Yes — a markup covers the time spent buying and collecting materials. Agree it with the client upfront and keep the receipts.

What is a trip or call-out charge?

A fixed fee to cover travel time and costs to reach the job, often charged on top of labour or as a minimum charge.

Do I need a licence to work as a handyman?

It depends on where you work. Many US states require a contractor's licence for jobs above a certain value or for electrical and plumbing work — check your state's rules.

When should I send a handyman invoice?

Ideally before you leave the job. Invoices sent the same day get paid much faster than ones sent at the end of the week.

Invoice from the driveway

Create a handyman invoice on your phone in a couple of minutes and send it before you drive away.

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