Handyman Invoice Template
A handyman invoice bills hr, lists labour, products and fees on separate lines and states the terms (Due on receipt). This template is pre-filled for half-day visit to mount a TV, patch two drywall holes, rehang a sticking door and replace a bathroom faucet: 9 lines totalling $657.50 before tax. Edit it and download the PDF.
Pre-filled for a handyman: half-day visit to mount a tv, patch two drywall holes, rehang a sticking door and replace a bathroom faucet. Example prices: replace them with your own.
From
Cedar Hill Handyman
729 Market Street
Georgetown, TX 78626
billing@example.com
(512) 555-0129
Invoice
Bill to
Riley Chen
52 Aspen Way
Franklin, TN 37064
client@example.com
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum visit charge, first hour includedFirst hour spent swapping the bathroom faucet | 1 visit | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Mount 65-inch TV on tilting wall bracketInto studs, cables tucked in cord cover | 1.5 hr | $75.00 | $112.50 |
| Tilting TV bracket and cord cover kit | 1 each | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Patch two drywall holes, sand and primeReady for paint; painting not included | 1 hr | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Drywall patch kit, joint compound and primer | 1 lot | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Plane and rehang sticking interior door | 1 hr | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Bathroom faucet, customer-approved model | 1 each | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Supply lines and plumber's putty | 1 lot | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Hardware store run for parts | 1 trip | $25.00 | $25.00 |
- Subtotal
- $657.50
- Balance due
- $657.50
Notes
Thank you for choosing Cedar Hill Handyman. Terms: Due on receipt.
Payment details
Bank transfer or card. Please quote the invoice number.
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Handyman invoice at a glance
| Typical job | Half-day visit to mount a TV, patch two drywall holes, rehang a sticking door and replace a bathroom faucet |
|---|---|
| Main billing unit | hr |
| Usual payment terms | Due on receipt |
| Deposit practice | Small visits are paid on the day; when parts or fixtures must be bought in advance, a handyman often asks for their cost up front. |
| Sample lines | 9 lines, $657.50 before tax |
| Largest line | Bathroom faucet, customer-approved model: $140.00 (21%) |
| Labour hours billed | 3.5 h, $262.50 |
| Trade-specific fields | Service address, Task list, Arrival and departure time, Contractor or handyman license no. (where required) |
Sample handyman invoice line items
Half-day visit to mount a TV, patch two drywall holes, rehang a sticking door and replace a bathroom faucet: 9 lines adding up to $657.50, split into labour $262.50 (40%), products $225.00 (34%) and fees $95.00 (14%).
| Item | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimum visit charge, first hour included (First hour spent swapping the bathroom faucet) | 1 visit | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Mount 65-inch TV on tilting wall bracket (Into studs, cables tucked in cord cover) | 1.5 hr | $75.00 | $112.50 |
| Tilting TV bracket and cord cover kit | 1 each | $85.00 | $85.00 |
| Patch two drywall holes, sand and prime (Ready for paint; painting not included) | 1 hr | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Drywall patch kit, joint compound and primer | 1 lot | $28.00 | $28.00 |
| Plane and rehang sticking interior door | 1 hr | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Bathroom faucet, customer-approved model | 1 each | $140.00 | $140.00 |
| Supply lines and plumber's putty | 1 lot | $22.00 | $22.00 |
| Hardware store run for parts | 1 trip | $25.00 | $25.00 |
| Subtotal | $657.50 | ||
| Total before tax | $657.50 |
What a handyman invoice should include
- Your handyman business name, address, phone and email, plus a tax ID if you are registered
- The customer's name and billing address (Riley Chen in the sample)
- A unique invoice number (INV-1839) and the issue date
- Payment terms and a due date: Due on receipt
- Service address: for example 52 Aspen Way
- Task list: for example See notes
- Arrival and departure time: for example 18 November 2026
- Contractor or handyman license no. (where required): for example LIC-990676
- Line items in hr or per item, each with quantity, rate and amount
- How to pay you: bank details, card link or cheque payee
How handymans bill
Handymen typically charge by the hour with a minimum visit charge, plus materials picked up for the job at cost or with a small markup.
Handymans commonly use "Due on receipt", so the invoice is payable the day it is issued. Small visits are paid on the day; when parts or fixtures must be bought in advance, a handyman often asks for their cost up front.
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $23.38 (employees, not contractor rates). The sample's $75.00 per hour for "Mount 65-inch TV on tilting wall bracket" is 3.2 times that employee figure; a business rate also has to cover insurance, tools, travel, unbilled admin time and profit.
Handyman invoicing tips
- Write the arrival and departure times and list every task done during the visit, so an hourly total for a mixed job list is easy for the customer to follow.
- Split the labor hours by task, as with the TV mount, drywall and door lines here, so a customer who thinks one small job ran long can see exactly where each half hour went.
- Many states cap the value of a job someone without a contractor license may take on; if you work under such a limit, keep each invoice's scope and total within it and check your state's current figure.
- Attach or reference store receipts for fixtures you bought, since customers comparing a faucet price online want to see what you paid and any markup you added.
Handyman billing disputes to head off
- Customers sometimes add small jobs during the visit and are surprised by the total. Noting which tasks were added on site and approved verbally keeps the extra hour from looking like padding.
- A one-hour minimum that is not on the invoice reads like an overcharge on a 20-minute fix; printing the minimum as its own line avoids that conversation.
Work a handyman can bill for
Core tasks of Maintenance and Repair Workers, General (O*NET 49-9071.00, O*NET 29.x task statements, CC BY 4.0). Each can become a line on the invoice.
- Assemble, install, or repair wiring, electrical or electronic components, pipe systems, plumbing, machinery, or equipment.
- Diagnose mechanical problems and determine how to correct them, checking blueprints, repair manuals, or parts catalogs, as necessary.
- Inspect, operate, or test machinery or equipment to diagnose machine malfunctions.
- Record type and cost of maintenance or repair work.
- Clean or lubricate shafts, bearings, gears, or other parts of machinery.
- Plan and lay out repair work, using diagrams, drawings, blueprints, maintenance manuals, or schematic diagrams.
How to make a handyman invoice
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Add both parties
Enter Cedar Hill Handyman (your business) and the customer, Riley Chen, then service address.
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Number and terms
Give it a unique number such as INV-1839 and set the terms to Due on receipt.
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List the work
One line per item: the sample runs from "Minimum visit charge, first hour included" (1 visit) to "Hardware store run for parts" (1 trip).
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Check the total
The 9 lines come to $657.50; add sales tax only if your state taxes handyman services.
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Download and send
Download the PDF or print it, then keep a copy with the handyman services records.
Frequently asked questions
How do I make a handyman invoice?
Add your handyman business details, the customer, service address, task list, arrival and departure time and contractor or handyman license no. (where required), then one line per item with quantity and rate. The template above is pre-filled with 9 lines for half-day visit to mount a TV, patch two drywall holes, rehang a sticking door and replace a bathroom faucet totalling $657.50; change the prices and download the PDF.
How do handymans charge?
Mostly hr. Handymen typically charge by the hour with a minimum visit charge, plus materials picked up for the job at cost or with a small markup.
When should a handyman invoice be paid?
Due on receipt is the usual arrangement. Small visits are paid on the day; when parts or fixtures must be bought in advance, a handyman often asks for their cost up front. Put the terms and the due date on the invoice so there is no doubt.
How much do handymans earn per hour?
U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024: median hourly wage of Maintenance and Repair Workers, General $23.38 (employees, not contractor rates). Self-employed rates are usually higher because they cover overhead and unbilled time.