FREE QUOTE TEMPLATE
How to write a quote for handyman / general maintenance jobs
A good quote wins the job before you've picked up a tool. Here's what to put on one, with real examples from handymen, and the quick way to make your own.
What every quote should include
- Your business details. Name, phone, email and your logo, so it's obvious who it's from.
- A quote number and date. So you and your customer can refer back to it.
- A clear scope of work. Exactly what you'll do, in plain English. It's what stops arguments later.
- Labour and parts. Splitting them out shows where the money goes and builds trust.
- VAT, if you're registered. Show the subtotal, VAT at 20% and the total, plus your VAT number.
- How long the price stands. "Valid for 30 days" protects you if material prices go up.
- Payment terms. When you expect to be paid, e.g. within 14 days of completion.
Example handyman / general maintenance quotes
On the left, the notes typed into Deroci. On the right, what the customer received.
Odd jobs
YOU TYPE
put up 3 shelves, hung 2 mirrors, fixed sticking door, 3 hours, charge 120
YOUR CUSTOMER GETS
Your business name
- Put up 3 shelves
- Hang 2 mirrors
- Fix sticking door
Labour
3 hours
Flat pack
YOU TYPE
assembled wardrobe and chest of drawers, 4 hours, charge 140
YOUR CUSTOMER GETS
Your business name
- Assemble wardrobe and chest of drawers
Labour
4 hours
TV mount
YOU TYPE
mounted tv on wall, hid cables, 2 hours, parts 30, charge 110
YOUR CUSTOMER GETS
Your business name
- Mount TV on wall
- Hid cables
Labour
2 hours
Parts & materials
Make yours in 20 seconds
Type the job like a text. Deroci lays it out with your logo and details, and your customer can accept it from their phone.
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