For handyman services
Built for jobs where the scope isn't always clear until you're on site.
Handyman work is rarely a fixed-scope job - it's hourly labor, materials that vary by the visit, and sometimes a specialist you need to bring in. WiseSlip handles the paperwork for all of it.
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Quote the job
Give a client a price estimate before you start, even if the scope might shift once you're on site.
2
Bill hourly work and materials
Invoice labor by the hour and materials separately, itemized clearly.
3
Order materials
Formally order parts and supplies from a vendor before the job.
4
Bring in a specialist
A starting-point agreement when a job needs a licensed electrician, plumber, or other sub.
5
See what jobs actually pay
A simple income statement to see labor and materials margin across jobs.
Prefer to start from a pre-filled example? See the Handyman Services invoice template, or browse every trade.
Frequently asked questions
- How do I quote a job when I don't know the exact scope yet?
- Use the Quote template for your best estimate based on what you can see, and note that the price may adjust once you're on site. If the client accepts, it converts straight to an invoice - just update the line items to match what the job actually needed.
- Should I bill hourly or a flat rate?
- Either works with the same invoice template - itemize "Labor (hourly)" with the hours worked, or a single flat-rate line item for the job, plus materials as a separate line.
- When should I bring in a licensed specialist?
- For work outside your scope or licensing (electrical, plumbing, HVAC), it's worth a written agreement covering scope, payment, and liability - WiseSlip's Independent Contractor Agreement template is a general starting point, not legal advice.
- Can I see which jobs are actually profitable?
- Yes - the Income Statement template gives you a simple revenue-minus-expenses view over a period, so you can see whether materials and time are eating into your margin.