Eagle InvoiceHandymen quote template
Handyman work is lots of small jobs, so the quote's real job is protecting your time. A minimum charge (or call-out) in writing filters out the $40 jobs that cost you an hour of driving.
What a handymen quote should include
- A minimum charge or call-out covering your first hour including travel
- Each task as its own line item so clients can add and remove jobs
- Half-day and full-day rates for bigger lists (better value than hourly, easier to approve)
- Materials: supplied by you at cost-plus, or by the client — stated plainly
- What's outside your licence scope (electrical, plumbing, structural) so clients book the right tradie
- Rubbish removal if the tasks generate it
- Your ABN, GST treatment, and quote validity period
Sample line items
| Line item | Unit | Typical range* |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum call-out (first hour incl. travel) | per visit | $90–$130 |
| Additional time | per hour | $60–$90 |
| Half-day rate (4 hours) | per booking | $280–$380 |
| Flat-pack furniture assembly | per item | $60–$150 |
| Picture / shelf / TV mounting | per item | $40–$80 |
*Illustrative ranges only — every market and job is different, so set rates that work for your business. Eagle Invoice lets you save your own line items and reuse them on every quote.
Quoting tips from the field
- Put the minimum charge in the first line of every quote. It's easier to waive for a good client than to justify after the fact.
- Ask for photos of every task before quoting. 'Fix a door' ranges from a hinge tighten to a plane-and-rehang.
- State plainly what you'll refer out — licensed electrical and plumbing work. It protects the client and your insurance.
- Offer the half-day rate when the list passes three hours. Clients book it happily, and you stop watching the clock.
Common questions
Do handymen charge GST?
Only once your turnover reaches $75,000 a year — then GST registration is compulsory and your quotes should show the 10% GST separately. Before that threshold, registration is optional; whatever you choose, put your ABN on every quote and invoice.
Why do handymen charge a minimum?
Because travel and setup cost the same whether the job takes 20 minutes or two hours. A minimum charge covering the first hour keeps small jobs viable — and clients accept it readily when it's on the quote before you arrive.
Hourly or fixed price for handyman work?
Hourly with a minimum for mixed task lists — you can't know how long twelve random tasks will take. Fixed price for standardised jobs like flat-pack assembly or TV mounting, where your experience tells you the time.