Handyman work is many small tasks on one visit, so the invoice that works is one labor line with the task list in its description, plus a materials line. This template is prefilled exactly that way, with a 2-hour minimum noted in the terms — the industry’s standard protection for short calls.
Rates for independent handymen typically run $50–80/hr US, with markets and specialty tasks above that. Put your real rate in once; the template remembers it, your logo and your terms.
The task-list invoice
List every task in the labor description: “Mounted 65-inch TV with concealed cords; adjusted 2 interior doors; re-caulked tub surround.” Customers mentally price each item — a specific list makes 3 hours feel obviously fair, where “handyman services, 3 hrs” invites a haggle.
For half-day and full-day bookings, bill the day rate as one line and keep the task list in the description anyway. The list is also your protection: scope creep (“while you’re here…”) becomes visible, billable, and easy to point at.
Materials: receipts or markup?
Two honest models: bill materials at receipt cost and charge for the pickup time as labor, or mark materials up 15–25% and absorb the errand. Pick one, say it on the invoice (“materials at cost + pickup time” or “materials include procurement”), and keep it consistent — surprise is what customers punish.
For jobs where the customer supplies materials, note it (“materials provided by client”) so your warranty language clearly covers workmanship only.
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Frequently asked questions
What should a handyman charge per hour?
US independents commonly bill $50–80/hr with a 2-hour minimum; licensed-trade tasks, difficult access and same-day calls justify more. Day rates ($400–600) simplify bigger punch lists.
Do handymen need to charge sales tax?
Repair and handyman labor is taxable in some states and exempt in others; materials usually carry tax somewhere in the chain. Check your state once, then set the tax field to match.
How do I handle jobs that need a licensed trade?
Bill only what you legally performed and note the referral (“electrical connection by licensed electrician — billed separately”). Clean scoping on the invoice protects your insurance and the customer’s.
Deposit or pay-on-completion?
Pay-on-completion for standard visits. Take a materials deposit when you’re fronting significant purchases, and day-rate bookings can carry a small reservation deposit against no-shows.