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Free handyman estimate template

Fill in the job, add your line items and tax, then print it or save it as a PDF. No sign-up, and nothing you type leaves your browser.

Your business
Customer
Line items
Details

Tip: on a phone, tap the button, then share the PDF straight into a text to your customer.

What to put on a handyman estimate

A good estimate answers the customer's questions before they ask them:

  1. Your business name and how to reach you. Phone and email at the top.
  2. Who it's for and where. The customer's name and the job address.
  3. An estimate number and date. So you both know which one you're talking about.
  4. Line items, not one lump sum. Tasks and materials on their own lines.
  5. Sales tax, if it applies. On its own line so the total isn't a surprise.
  6. What could change the price. For example: "If the subfloor is rotted, we'll stop and price that first."
  7. How long the price is good for. A 14 to 30 day window protects you when material prices move.
  8. What's not included. One sentence here prevents most arguments at the end of a job.

Estimate, quote or invoice?

Estimate
Your best guess at the price. It can change once you open things up. This template makes estimates.
Quote
A firm price for the work listed, good until a set date. Use the free quote maker.
Invoice
The bill once the work is done. Use the free invoice maker.

More on writing estimates customers say yes to: how to write a handyman estimate. Not sure what to charge? Try the hourly rate calculator.

Want customers to approve it from their phone?

PlainJob sends your quote as a link. Your customer opens it, types their name and taps Approve. Then it becomes the job, the calendar entry and the invoice. $39 a month for up to 3 people.

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A PlainJob quote on a phone with a box to type a name and an Approve quote button.

Questions

Is the estimate template really free?

Yes. There's no sign-up and no limit. Fill it in, then print it or save it as a PDF.

Do you save what I type?

No. Everything stays in your browser and nothing is sent to us. If you close the page, the estimate is gone, so save the PDF first.

What's the difference between an estimate and a quote?

An estimate is your best guess at the price and can change once the work starts. A quote is a firm price for the work listed. Write which one it is at the top, and say what would change the price.

How do I save the estimate as a PDF?

Tap Print or save as PDF. On a computer, choose Save as PDF as the printer. On an iPhone, use the share button in the print preview. On Android, choose Save as PDF.

Should I charge sales tax on handyman work?

It depends on your state, and sometimes on whether a line is labor or materials. Check with your state's tax department or your accountant, then enter the rate that applies.