Handyman Estimate Calculator
Add the jobs from a flat-rate price list, set the plan, trip fee and after-hours rate. You get a price, labor hours, materials with markup, your profit per labor hour and an estimate message to send. Every rate is editable under “Your rates”.
Your rates (change to match your business)
Flat-rate handyman and HVAC price list
Flat price = labor hours × your rate + materials with your markup, rounded up to $5. Change “Your rates” above and every price updates.
| Job | Labor hours | Materials | Flat price |
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1. Labor
Each job has standard labor hours. Hours × your billed rate, times the after-hours multiplier for nights and emergencies. Service plan members get a discount on labor only.
2. Materials and trip
Your materials cost plus markup covers buying, picking up and warranty. Sales tax is added where it applies, and a trip fee covers the drive.
3. Profit check
Tech pay, materials, tax and vehicle cost come off. Revenue before tax ÷ labor hours is compared with your target to say Good, Thin or Too low.
Run the whole service business from one spreadsheet
The Handyman & HVAC Service Manager has this estimate calculator and an editable price book built in, plus customers, jobs, service plans with tune-up alerts, techs, expenses and a profit dashboard. Excel and Google Sheets.
- Estimate close rate, unpaid jobs and callbacks on the Dashboard
- Service plans with next tune-up dates and a due-soon list
- Profit, margin and revenue per labor hour on every job
- Tech hours, pay and callbacks, revenue by category
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Questions
How much should a handyman charge per hour?
Many US handyman businesses bill about $65 to $125 per hour, depending on the area, insurance and skill. Licensed trades such as HVAC, plumbing and electrical usually bill more. Set the rate that covers tech pay, vehicle, insurance and profit, then check each estimate against your target per labor hour.
Should I mark up materials?
Yes. A 20% to 50% markup on materials is common. It pays for time spent buying and picking up parts, returns, and warranty on what you install.
Flat-rate pricing or time and materials?
Flat-rate pricing gives customers one clear price and rewards fast techs. It works best when every job has standard hours, like the price list above. Keep time and materials for jobs you can’t scope in advance.
What is a trip or service call fee?
A fixed charge, often $49 to $129, that covers the drive and the first look. Many businesses waive or credit it if the customer books the work.
Is my information saved or sent anywhere?
No. Everything is calculated in your browser and nothing is stored or sent.
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