Handyman jobs are usually short, mix several small tasks in one visit, and get paid on the spot. An invoice for this kind of work does not need to be elaborate, but it should show the hours, the minimum charge if one applies, and the small materials that added to the total.
Handyman invoice example
Here is a filled-in example for a short repair visit covering two small tasks. Adjust the tasks and materials to match your own job.
INVOICE
Fix-It Right Handyman Servicesjobs@example.com
Tulsa, OK
Bill toCarol Simmons
219 Sycamore Ln
Tulsa, OK 74114
219 Sycamore Ln
Tulsa, OK 74114
JobDrywall patch and door lockset install
TermsDue on completion
TermsDue on completion
| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Handyman service, hourly (2-hour minimum) | 3 | $60.00 | $180.00 |
| Drywall patch materials | 1 | $35.00 | $35.00 |
| Door lockset (parts) | 2 | $28.00 | $56.00 |
Total due$271.00
Payment by card, check or the Pay now link on this invoice. Thank you for your business.
What to include on a handyman invoice
- Your name or business name and contact details. A phone number is often more useful to customers than an address for this kind of work.
- The customer's name and job address.
- A unique invoice number. Even simple sequential numbers help if a customer calls back about a past job.
- Hours worked and your hourly rate, including any minimum charge that applied.
- Small materials, grouped sensibly so the invoice is not cluttered with every fastener.
- Each task on its own line, if the visit covered more than one repair.
How to word your line items
A single line reading "Handyman work, $271" is fine for a very small job, but showing hours and materials separately builds trust for anything past a quick fix.
- Time: "Handyman service, hourly (2-hour minimum)" with the hours and rate shown.
- Materials: group related small items, such as "Drywall patch materials", rather than listing each screw or fastener.
- Parts: name specific hardware, such as "Door lockset (parts)", with the quantity and unit price so the math is easy to check.
Payment terms for handyman work
- Due on completion for nearly all jobs, since the work is finished in a single visit.
- A stated minimum charge, such as 1 or 2 hours, disclosed to the customer before the visit, not just on the invoice.
- A materials deposit for jobs that need you to buy an unusual or costly part ahead of time.
Invoice payment terms explained covers how to word your terms clearly.
Making the invoice with the Invoice Generator
- Open the Invoice Generator and enter the customer's address and a short job description.
- Add your hours and any materials as separate lines.
- Create a free account to save it. Your work is kept while you sign up, and it saves your last few customers for faster invoicing next time.
- Share the invoice link or download the PDF for the customer's records before you leave the job.
Add a Stripe payment link so the customer can pay by card on the spot, right from the invoice.
