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Free handyman proposal template

Handyman work is usually a list, not one job. The scope box takes one job per line, so the whole list is written down and agreed to before you start. The not included box is where the important line goes: opening something up can turn up more work. Fill it in and download it as a Word file or PDF.

  • Your business and the customer, with contact details
  • Scope of work, materials, and what's not included
  • Total price and a payment schedule
  • Start and finish dates
  • Change orders and a one-year workmanship warranty
  • Who pulls permits, plus cancellation and dispute terms
  • A space for the customer to accept and sign
Parties
The work
Price and schedule
Terms (editable)
Proposal
Parties
Contractor: Not specified
Customer: Not specified
Insured, no job too small
Scope of work
Drywall repair Fixture and faucet replacement Door and trim repair
Materials
Not specified
Not included
Not specified
Price and payment
Not specified
Schedule
Not specified
Change orders
Any work beyond the scope above is a change order. We will price it and get your written approval before we start it.
Workmanship warranty
We guarantee our workmanship for one year from the completion date. Materials are covered by the manufacturer's warranty. This does not cover normal wear, misuse, or work done by others.
Permits
We pull the permits this work requires. Permit fees are billed at cost unless they are already included in the price above.
Cancellation
Either side can cancel in writing before work starts. If you cancel after we have ordered materials or started work, you cover the cost of the work done and the materials bought up to that point.
Dispute resolution
If something goes wrong, both sides agree to talk it through in good faith first. If that does not settle it, we will use mediation before going to court.
Prepared by (contractor)
Accepted by (customer)

Free to download. No signup. Edit the Word file, or send the PDF as is.

How to use it

  1. 1
    Add your business and the customer
    Your details and theirs, with the address the work happens at.
  2. 2
    Describe the work
    Spell out the scope, materials, and what is not included.
  3. 3
    Set price and schedule
    Add the total, the payment schedule, and the start and finish dates.
  4. 4
    Download and send
    Save it as a Word file or PDF and send it over to be accepted.
FAQ

Common questions

Is the handyman proposal template free?
Yes. Fill it out and download it as a Word file or PDF. No signup, no watermark.
What is the difference between a handyman proposal and an estimate?
An estimate is the price you give someone who is still deciding, and it is where you break the work into separate line items with their own prices. A proposal is the version they accept and sign, and it prices the agreed list as a whole with the terms attached. If your customer wants a price against each job, use the estimate template instead.
Do I need a proposal for a small job?
Often not. A lot of handyman work lands between $200 and $1,000, and a texted price is enough. A proposal earns its keep on a long list, on anything running more than a day, or when you know the customer is comparing you against someone else.
How do I write the scope for a list of jobs?
One job per line, in the order you will do them, with enough detail that nobody can widen it later. Mount TV in living room reads better than TV mounting, because the second one quietly includes the bedroom too.
What disclaimer should I add?
The one about hidden problems. Pull off a piece of damaged siding and you may find rot behind it. Say plainly in the not included box that if the work uncovers something that was not visible, you will price it and check with them before carrying on. The change order clause backs that up.
Should I price by the hour or by the job?
Put the number in the price box and explain it in the payment schedule box, which has room for a sentence. If it is hourly, say the rate and your best guess at the hours. If it is one price for the list, say it covers exactly the jobs written above and nothing else.
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