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Free handyman invoice template for repairs, labor, materials and odd jobs.

Create and send professional invoices in minutes. A simple, reliable way to get paid for the work you do, big or small.

Create a handyman invoice

Every small job deserves a clear record.

Three simple steps to get from the job to payment.

  1. Add the work

    List the job, labor and materials
    in minutes.

  2. Send the invoice

    Share with your customer
    in a click.

  3. Get paid

    Keep the job moving
    and get paid faster.

Template studio

Templates for the jobs that do not fit in a box.

All 20 handyman invoice designs

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Get paid before the next stop.

Let customers pay your invoice with a simple QR code. No extra apps. Just a faster, easier way to get paid.

Invoice
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  1. SentInvoice delivered to customer.
  2. OpenedCustomer viewed the invoice.
  3. PaidPayment received. Job complete.

Price the work your way.

Common jobs

From a quick fix to a full day of work.

Use our templates for the everyday jobs handymen handle, with room to include labor, materials and any details you need.

  • Furniture assembly
  • Door repair
  • Drywall patch
  • Fixture installation
  • Labor and materials

Include what matters

A complete record for every job.

  • Work description
  • Labor time
  • Parts / materials
  • Property address
  • Payment terms

From sent to paid, without chasing paperwork.

  1. SentInvoice delivered
  2. ViewedCustomer opened it
  3. PaidPayment received

Resources

Helpful templates and guides.

Questions handymen ask about invoicing

What should a handyman invoice include?

List every small job with where it was done, then the service call, hours at your rate and any minimum charge. Materials and disposal go on their own lines, and the property address and any license number show whose home it was and that you could legally take the work.

How much should I charge for the call-out and first hour?

It depends on your drive time and fuel, your insurance, how many visits you fit into a day, and whether the first hour includes working out the problem. Local competition and whether you work evenings or weekends move it too. The generator opens that line at $75.00 so the invoice is not blank; type in your own figure.

Should I take a deposit before starting a handyman job?

For short visits, payment on completion is simpler. For bigger jobs where you buy materials first, such as a vanity or new doors, ask for a deposit that covers those materials before you order. Some states cap how much a contractor can take up front on home improvement work, so check your state before setting the amount.

What can I do if a handyman customer does not pay?

Send a reminder with the due date, then a statement listing each job. In many states anyone who improves real property may have mechanic's lien rights, but notice deadlines are strict and some states require a license first, so check before relying on one. For small balances, small claims court is often simpler. Taking payment on the spot avoids most of this.

Do I charge sales tax on handyman work?

It varies by state. Some states tax repair labor, some tax only the materials, and some treat a repair differently from a permanent improvement to the home. Where materials are taxable and labor is not, keep them on separate lines so tax applies only where it should. Check your state revenue department's rules.

Should I mark up materials on a handyman invoice?

You can, to cover the trip to the store, the time choosing parts and returns for wrong items. Either show materials at cost and charge your shopping time, or add a markup and say so in your terms. Keep store receipts in case a customer asks, and do not bill a customer for leftover stock you keep.

How do I bill several small jobs on one visit?

Put each job on its own line with a short description and its room, and charge time either per task or as total hours for the visit, not both. The minimum charge applies once per visit, not per task. A landlord with regular maintenance visits can get a recurring invoice per property address.

Can customers pay an invoice online?

Yes, through your own payment link. Add a PayPal, Venmo, Cash App, Wise or Stripe link and the invoice carries it as a link and a QR code. The customer pays you directly; InvoiceTools never handles the money.

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What to include in a handyman invoice

  • Service call or trip fee. The charge for coming out and assessing the job, stated as due whether or not the customer goes ahead with the repair.
  • Hours and hourly rate. Hours worked and your rate shown as separate figures, since one lump sum for labor is the line customers most often question.
  • Minimum charge. The minimum you bill for a short visit, printed on the invoice so a fifteen-minute fix does not turn into a dispute about the price.
  • Task list by room. Each small job listed with its room or location, such as patching drywall in the hall, so several fixes on one visit are easy to follow.
  • Materials at cost or markup. Hardware, fasteners, caulk and parts bought for the job, kept apart from labor so the customer can see what the store run cost.
  • Disposal and haul-away. A fee for removing old fixtures, debris or packaging, on its own line if you charge it, so dump fees are not buried in labor.
  • License and job address. Your contractor license number where your state requires one for the job size, plus the property address, which matters when a landlord pays for a tenant's repair.

Made for the way handymen work

  • The lines every job has

    Service call and first hour, additional hours, materials and fasteners. Pick handyman and they are on the page.

  • What was done, room by room

    A list of the small jobs on one invoice is the difference between a fair bill and a suspicious one.

  • Photograph the work, sign it off

    Before and after on a list of small jobs turns an invoice into evidence of a good day's work.

  • Paid before you leave

    A QR on the invoice and the customer settles it at the door, not next week.

  • Regular customers, planned once

    The same landlord, the same monthly maintenance visit. Plan the run once with the recurring invoice planner, then send each invoice on its date.

  • The estimate becomes the invoice

    Priced at the walk-through, billed at the end, from the same lines.