Handyman Pricing Calculator
Price a list of small repairs from your time, parts, travel and overhead, plus your margin. The calculator gives the job price, the average price per task, and what you earn per hour, so a list of quick fixes still pays for the drive.
| Labour cost | $120 |
| Overhead | $29 |
| Total job cost | $224 |
| Price to quote | $320 |
| Profit | $96 |
| Markup on cost | 42.9% |
| Price per task | $80.09 |
| Revenue per labour hour | $80 |
Before sales tax, GST or HST. Works in any currency: the $ is just a label. Example numbers only: replace them with your own costs.
What to count in a handyman price
- Time for each task plus setup, cleanup and trips for parts
- Parts and materials, including the small items like anchors, caulk and screws
- Travel time and fuel
- Insurance, tools and marketing spread across your jobs as overhead
- Your margin after all costs
Worked example
With one person for 4 hours at $30 an hour, $60 in parts and materials, $15 in travel and tool wear, 15% overhead and a 30% margin, the job costs $224 and the price comes to $320. That is $80.09 per task for 4 tasks on the list, $96 profit, and a 42.9% markup on cost.
Margin is not markup
Margin is profit as a share of the price; markup is profit as a share of your cost. A 30% margin needs a 42.9% markup, because the profit is measured against a smaller number. Mixing the two up can leave a busy season with less money than you planned. This calculator asks for the margin you want and shows the matching markup.
The Handyman Estimate & Job Costing workbook (C$19.00, Excel, also opens in Google Sheets) keeps your rates in one price book, builds a printable client quote, and tracks what each job really cost and made, so your next price is based on your own numbers.
Questions
HOURLY OR BY THE JOB?
Clients often prefer a price for the whole list. The calculator shows the job price and the revenue per hour behind it, so you can quote a flat price with confidence.
SHOULD I HAVE A MINIMUM CHARGE?
Many handymen do, because travel and setup cost the same for a ten minute fix. Run the calculator for a one task visit to see what your minimum should be.
This calculator is a planning tool, not financial or tax advice. Check the results against your own records before you rely on them.