What goes on a handyman quote
The usual line items. The AI picks the ones your job needs, and you can add or remove any.
- Labour (hours or half-day rate)
- Parts and fixings
- Call-out / travel
- Rubbish removal
Tips for handyman quotes that win the job
- List every small job on its own line. Landlords and property managers like to see each item.
- Use a minimum charge so a ten-minute job still pays for the trip.
- Exclude anything that needs a licensed trade (wiring, plumbing behind walls).
Rules to mention in Australia
Most states cap unlicensed home work at a small dollar value and restrict electrical and plumbing work entirely. Check your state's limit before quoting a bigger job.
General information, not legal advice. Check the current rules with your regulator or council.
Example job description
Odd jobs at a rental in Ipswich: rehang 2 sticking doors, replace a broken towel rail, fix 3 loose deck boards, re-silicone the shower. About half a day.
The more you say (size, location, who supplies what, how long it takes), the better the draft. Anything you leave out goes into the assumptions, so the customer can see it.
Questions
- Is a quote a fixed price?
- A quote is generally a fixed price for the work it describes, while an estimate is your best guess. If the job changes, agree the variation in writing. This is why Sorted Quote lists assumptions and exclusions on every quote.
- Do I have to charge GST?
- You must register for GST once your turnover is $75,000 or more. If you are registered, quotes to consumers should show the total price including GST. Untick "GST registered" if you aren't.
- Does the AI set my prices?
- No. It drafts the scope, line items, assumptions and exclusions. You type in your own rates, and the GST and totals are worked out exactly in your browser.
- Is it free?
- Yes. No sign-up, no card. Your business details are saved on your device, not on our servers.