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 New Zealand
Electrical and plumbing work is restricted in NZ. A handyman quote should leave out anything that needs a licensed trade.
General information, not legal advice. Check the current rules with your regulator or council.
Example job description
Odd jobs for a rental in Palmerston North: rehang 2 sticking doors, replace a broken towel rail, fix a loose deck board, 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 change 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 will be more than $60,000 in 12 months. If you are registered, show the total including GST on quotes to homeowners. 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.