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Handyman invoice template (parts & labor)
A free handyman invoice template that separates parts and labor, with trip charges, minimums and sales tax notes. Fill it in online and download a PDF.
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Handyman work is often a list of small jobs in one visit: fix a door, hang some shelves, replace a faucet. A clear invoice separates the parts from the labor so the customer can see exactly what each fix cost.
This free template is built for that. Add each job as a line, list parts separately, and download a clean PDF. No account needed.
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What to include on a handyman invoice
- Your business details: name, phone, email, and any license or registration number your state or city requires.
- Customer details: name and billing address, and the job address if different (use Ship to for the property).
- Invoice number, issue date and due date.
- Date of the visit and a short summary of the work.
- Labor: hours in Qty and your hourly rate in Rate, or a flat price per task.
- Parts and materials, each on its own line.
- Service call, trip fee or minimum charge, if you use one.
- Tax, total and how to pay.
Example line items
A typical half-day visit with several small jobs:
| Description | Qty | Rate |
|---|---|---|
| Service call | 1 | $65.00 |
| Labor: repair sticking interior door, rehang | 1 hr | $75.00 |
| Labor: install 3 floating shelves | 1.5 hrs | $75.00 |
| Labor: replace kitchen faucet | 1.5 hrs | $75.00 |
| Kitchen faucet (customer-approved model) | 1 | $189.00 |
| Supply lines and plumber's tape | 1 | $24.00 |
| Wall anchors and screws | 1 | $12.00 |
Labor and parts are on separate lines, so the customer can check the time against the work and the parts against receipts.
Pricing and payment terms
Handymen price work in a few common ways:
- Hourly: put hours in Qty and your rate in Rate. The template does the math. See the hourly template for more on billing time.
- Flat rate per task: a set price for common jobs like mounting a TV or replacing a light fixture. Use a quantity of 1.
- Minimum charge: many handymen charge a one- or two-hour minimum so short visits are worth the drive.
- Parts markup: a margin on parts to cover shopping time. Agree it with the customer first.
For bigger jobs, give the customer a written quote before you start. Our quote and estimate template sets a price and an expiry date, and signed-in users can convert the accepted quote to an invoice. If a job runs over several visits, take a deposit for materials; see partial payments and deposits.
Most homeowners pay on completion or within a few days. Show the due date clearly and add a payment QR code for Venmo, Zelle, Cash App or a payment link so they can pay before you leave.
Sales tax for handyman work
Sales tax on handyman work depends on your state and on the type of job:
- Some states tax repair, maintenance and installation labor. North Carolina, for example, taxes these services (see our North Carolina guide).
- Some states tax the parts you hand over but not the labor. Illinois taxes property transferred as part of a service, such as installed parts, but not the service itself (see our Illinois guide).
- Many states treat someone who installs materials into a home as the consumer of those materials, so you pay tax when you buy them and don't charge it separately.
Because the rules differ, keep labor and parts on separate lines, tick Tax only on the taxable ones, and check your state's rules before you charge tax. For larger remodeling jobs, the contractor template and construction template cover progress billing and change orders.
Landlords and property managers
Property managers often send a steady stream of small jobs across many units. Put the property address and unit number on every invoice, reference their work order or PO number, and invoice each work order separately unless they ask for a monthly summary. Before-and-after photos, sent with the invoice, help their office approve it without a site visit.
Common mistakes on handyman invoices
- One lump sum for the visit, which makes it hard to see what each job cost.
- Parts without detail, such as "materials, $80", with no description.
- Surprise fees. A trip charge or minimum the customer didn't know about causes disputes.
- Missing job address, especially for landlords and property managers with several units.
- Taxing everything the same way when parts and labor may be treated differently in your state.
Keeping good records
Keep the receipts for parts you bill, save a PDF of every invoice, and keep invoice numbers in order with no gaps or duplicates. Signing in with Google or Apple keeps your invoices, customers and payment tracking together, which helps with repeat customers and property managers.
Checklist
- ✅ Job address and visit date on the invoice
- ✅ Labor and parts on separate lines
- ✅ Service call or minimum shown as its own line
- ✅ Parts markup agreed with the customer
- ✅ Sales tax checked for your state
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Frequently asked questions
Should parts and labor be on separate lines?
Yes. The customer can see what they paid for, and in many states parts and labor are taxed differently, so separate lines let you charge tax correctly.
Can I charge a trip fee or minimum?
Yes, if you tell the customer before the job. Show it as its own line, such as "Service call" or "Minimum charge, 1 hr", so it's clear why it's there.
Should I mark up parts?
Many handymen do, to cover the time spent buying and picking up parts. You can include the markup in the part price or show it as a separate line. Either way, be consistent and follow what you told the customer.
This guide is general information, not tax or legal advice. Rules change and depend on your situation, so check with your state’s tax agency or a tax professional.