Practical guides to estimating labor, materials, overhead and job prices, with worked examples and free Handyman Hub business calculators.
Business & Pricing
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 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 ...
Set Your Contractor Hourly Rate and Check What Each Job Really Pays
Set a contractor hourly rate from realistic billable hours, then check job profit, true hourly earnings, markup and margin with worked examples.
Rent or Buy a Tool? Compare the Full Cost Before Deciding
Compare tool rental and ownership using real booking costs, delivery, consumables, maintenance, storage and resale, with a tested break-even example.
How to Estimate Labor Hours and a Realistic Project Duration
Estimate person-hours, crew working time and realistic elapsed duration using measured productivity, calendars, dependencies and waits.
How to Price a Handyman Job Without Missing Labor and Overheads
Build a handyman quote from labor, materials, travel, overhead and markup. Follow a checked $330 example and avoid confusing markup with margin.