Mixed repair calls, paint touch-ups, drywall patches, faucet swaps, fence repairs, light fixtures. Two-hour minimums, hourly after that, materials at cost. Multi-line invoices that don’t make grab-bag jobs look messy. Built for the one-person handyman business.
Start 7-day free trial $29/mo after. Cancel anytime.| Description | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2-hour service minimum | 1 | $130.00 | $130.00 |
| Additional labor (after 2 hrs) | 1.5 | $65.00 | $97.50 |
| Bathroom faucet replacement (Moen) | 1 | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Interior door rehang & align | 1 | $75.00 | $75.00 |
| Materials (caulk, shims, screws, sealant) | 1 | $28.00 | $28.00 |
Operator-typical 2026 ranges. Handyman pricing is brutal because customers don't have a strong frame of reference — these are the numbers that work without underbidding yourself.
| Job type | Typical range (2026) | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Minimum service call | $145–$225 | First 1 hr on site; covers truck roll + drive |
| Hourly rate (after minimum) | $85–$145 per hr | Standard skilled work; specialty work bills higher |
| TV mount install (drywall, 55-65") | $145–$285 | Stud-mount, full-motion bracket, cable management |
| Door hang (interior, prehung) | $185–$325 | Frame install, shimming, hardware, trim adjust |
| Faucet replace (kitchen or bath) | $145–$265 | Shut-off swap optional, 60–90 min labor + supplies |
| Toilet replace (1.28 GPF standard) | $285–$485 | Wax ring, supply line, bolts; haul old toilet |
| Mounted shelf install (3-shelf) | $125–$225 | Stud locate, level, anchor; materials sometimes extra |
Handymen run on volume — 4 to 8 jobs a day, most under $500, billed on the spot. Operaite is built for that pace. Every job becomes an invoice in 90 seconds: pick the customer (saved), drop in the line items (minimum + materials + add-ons), text the PDF before pulling out of the driveway. Cash, check, card — all three captured in the same flow.
The accounting tab is where most handymen find out whether they're actually making money. A $200 job that took 4 hours including drive time isn't a $200 job. Operaite's expense tracker (fuel, materials at cost, vehicle wear) plus monthly income view shows real $/hour by category — most handymen are shocked the first time they see it.
AI review replies are quiet superpower for handymen. You finish 30 jobs a month; maybe 10 leave reviews; replying personally to each one is 20 minutes you don't have. The AI drafts replies in your voice that mention the actual job ("glad the dishwasher install went smoothly") without sounding canned. Customers notice the response — it converts to repeat work.
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