For handymen
Handyman business software: quotes, invoices, scheduling and payments in one app
HandyBook was built first for handymen: one app to quote a job from the driveway, schedule it, invoice it and get paid by card, with materials calculators for more than 150 common handyman jobs. It runs on iPhone and in any web browser and is priced for solo operators and crews of a few people.
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How HandyBook fits a handyman business
Mixed, small jobs all day
A typical handyman day mixes a faucet swap, a drywall patch and a door adjustment. Job templates and line-item quotes make each of those a repeatable, one-minute quote instead of a fresh estimate.
Quote on site, before you leave
Build the quote on your phone, text or email it, and the customer accepts and signs from a link. Pro adds AI drafting from photos or a voice note.
Get paid the day the work is done
Turn the job into an invoice and send a card-payment link. Payments go to your own Stripe account.
Know which jobs actually make money
Expenses and labor recorded against each job show real profit, and the tax report is ready when your accountant asks.
129 built-in calculators for handymen
On the Pro and Business plans, each calculator turns measurements into a materials list that is added to the quote or job. These are the calculators most relevant to this trade:
General
- Caulking / Weatherization
- Insulation Installation
- TV Mount
- Furniture Assembly
- House Exterior Pressure Wash
- Junk Removal / Debris Haul-Off
Drywall
- Drywall Installation
- Drywall Patch / Hole Repair
- Popcorn Ceiling Removal
- Textured Ceiling (knockdown / orange peel)
- Shiplap Accent Wall
- Drywall Corner Bead Repair
- Ceiling Water Damage Repair
Painting
- Interior Painting
- Exterior Painting
- Cabinet Refinishing
- Trim & Baseboard Painting
- Deck / Fence Stain
- Wallpaper Removal
- Epoxy Garage / Basement Floor
- Deck Paint (vs Stain)
- Paint Brick Exterior
- Metal Railing / Iron Paint
- Garage Door Paint (steel / aluminum)
- Interior Staircase Paint (treads + risers + skirts)
- Basement / Garage Floor Epoxy Paint
Trim & Carpentry
- Door Installation
- Baseboard / Trim Install
- Crown Molding Install
- Cabinet Install
- Wainscoting Install
- Door Casing Replace
- Built-In Bookcase (basic)
- Fireplace Mantle Install
- Window Sill / Stool Replace (interior)
- Stair Railing / Baluster Replace
- Chair Rail / Picture Rail Install
Plumbing
- Faucet / Fixture Replacement
- Toilet Replacement
- Garbage Disposal Install
- Water Heater Replacement
- Drain Unclog
- Dishwasher Install
- Shower Valve Install/Replace
- Kitchen Sink Install/Swap
- Shower Door Install
- Bathtub Install / Replace
- Bath Vanity Install
- Pedestal Sink Install
- Icemaker / Fridge Water Line
- Outdoor Spigot / Hose Bib
- Shutoff Valve Replace (angle stop or main)
- Bidet Seat / Attachment Install
- Water Softener Install (whole-house)
- Sump Pump Install (basement)
- Pressure Reducing Valve (PRV) Install
- Water Heater Expansion Tank
- PEX Repipe Section (replace galvanized / leak)
Electrical
- Outlet / Switch Replacement
- Ceiling Fan / Light Fixture
- Light Fixture Install
- Recessed Lights (Cans)
- EV Charger Install (Level 2)
- Electrical Panel Upgrade (100A → 200A)
- Outdoor GFCI Outlet Install
- Wired Doorbell Replace
- Low-Voltage Landscape Lighting
- Smoke / CO Detector Replace
- Motion Security Light Install
- USB-C Wall Outlet Replace
- Light Switch / Dimmer Install
- Under-Cabinet Lighting (LED)
- Generator Inlet (interlock) Install
- Ceiling Light Box Relocate
Windows & Doors
- Window Replacement (single)
- Exterior Door Replacement
- Interior Door Install (pre-hung)
- Window / Door Screen Replace
- Door / Window Weatherstrip Replace
- Storm Door Install
- Sliding Patio Door Install (replacement)
Outdoor
- Fence Installation
- Deck Building
- Gutter Installation
- Pressure Washing
- Pavers / Walkway
- Gutter Cleaning
- Pre-Fab Shed Assembly
- Mailbox Post Install
- Paver Firepit Install
- French Drain Install
- Asphalt Driveway Sealcoat
- Asphalt Pothole Patch
- Pergola Install (kit or basic)
- Fence Repair (sections + posts)
- Exterior Shutters Install
- Window Box (planter) Install
- Gutter Guard Install
- Wood / Metal Gate Install
- Garden Arbor / Pergola Entry Install
- Segmental Retaining Wall (block)
- Raised Garden Bed Build
- Deck Build (full materials + ramp/stair calc)
Closets & Storage
- Closet Build-Out (wire shelf system)
- Custom Closet System (built-in)
Tile
- Tile Backsplash
- Tile Shower Surround
- Tile Shower Pan
- Tile Repair (individual cracked tiles)
- Regrout Existing Tile
- Heated Tile Floor (electric mat)
- Hydronic Radiant Floor (PEX in slab / underfloor)
- Outdoor Patio Tile (porcelain / stone over slab)
Flooring
- Tile Floor
- Hardwood / Laminate Flooring
- Carpet Installation
- Vinyl Plank (LVP/LVT)
- Subfloor Repair
- Hardwood Floor Refinish (sand + finish)
- Floor Threshold / Transition Strip
- Floor Underlayment Install
- Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Install
- Floor Squeak Repair
- Engineered Hardwood Install
- Sheet Vinyl Floor Install
Smart Home
- Video Doorbell Install
- Smart Lock Install
- Security Camera Install
- Smart Garage Door Opener Upgrade
Everything else included
- Line-item quotes customers accept and sign online
- Invoices with a pay-by-card link (Stripe)
- Job calendar and pipeline from lead to paid
- Customer records with full job history
- Expense tracking and per-job profit reports
- iPhone app plus a full web app
See every feature on the features page and plan details on pricing.
Is HandyBook the right fit?
A good fit for
- Solo handymen and owner-operators
- Crews of 2–10 people
- Businesses that quote many small and mid-size jobs a week
Probably not the right fit for
- Companies that need full construction project management (Gantt schedules, submittals, RFIs)
Frequently asked questions
What is the best app for a handyman business?
The best handyman app is the one that covers quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments without being built for 50-truck companies. HandyBook is designed specifically for handymen and small crews, with 150+ job calculators, phone-first quoting and Stripe card payments. Jobber, Housecall Pro and Joist are common alternatives; see our comparison pages for an honest side-by-side.
How much does HandyBook cost?
Starter is $44.99/month, Pro is $119/month and Business is $299/month. Each plan includes one user; additional users are $29.99/month each. Every plan starts with a 14-day free trial, and annual billing saves 20%.
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