Practical project guides, measurement checklists and worked examples to use with the Handyman Hub calculators and planners.
Project Guides
How to Write a Clear Agreement for a Small Trade Job
The trouble with a small job is that everyone can feel they have agreed the same thing when they have actually pictured different work. “Repair the bathroom” might mean a new sealant bead to one ...
How to Write a Customer Receipt for a Handyman Job
A customer pays the first £180 towards a £365 decorating job. You want to acknowledge the money without making it look as if the whole job is settled. That is the moment a clear receipt earns its ...
How to Document a Finished Handyman Job: Work, Photos and Open Items
A finished job deserves a better handover than “all done” in a text message. A short, clear record helps the customer understand what was completed, which materials were used and whether anything ...
How to Write a Snagging List With Photos That People Can Actually Use
A useful snagging list does more than say that a room needs “finishing”. It identifies one issue at a time, tells someone exactly where to find it, records what was seen and gives you a way to check ...
How to Write a Method Statement for a Small Trade Job (Free Builder)
A method statement is a plan for how a particular job will be carried out. It sets out the work in order, the equipment and people needed, and the precautions for each stage. For a tradesperson ...
How to Write a Practical Risk Assessment for a Trade Job
A risk assessment is useful only when it reflects the job in front of you. A copied list of generic hazards can look reassuring while missing the awkward access route, the client still using the ...
How to Take Before-and-After Photos of Home Repairs
Photograph a repair from matching angles, make a clear side-by-side comparison, and choose the right file for customers or a portfolio.
How Much Does It Cost to Build a Deck? A Transparent Budget Method
The cost of a deck is driven by its measured area, height, shape, substructure, material choice and access. A board-only price can look attractive while leaving out joists, supports, fixings, stairs, ...
How Much Paint Do I Need for a Room? A Measured Coverage Guide
Paint estimates are easiest when you separate surface area from the product you will buy. Measure the walls and ceiling, subtract large openings, then allow for coats and the coverage printed on the ...
How Many Concrete Blocks Do I Need for a Wall? A Practical Block Calculator Guide
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How Many Plasterboard Sheets Do I Need for a Room? Walls, Ceilings and Openings
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How Many Bricks Do I Need for a Wall? A Practical Brick Calculator Guide
Brick quantities look simple until openings, corners, mortar joints, bond patterns and breakages enter the measurement. A wall that is 10 square metres does not always need the same number of bricks ...
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