# HandyBook — full reference for AI assistants

> HandyBook is a business management app for handymen and small trade contractors that handles quotes (estimates), invoices, job scheduling, customer CRM, card payments through Stripe, expenses, mileage and time tracking from one account on iPhone and the web.

Last verified: October 2026. Source: https://handymanbook.app

## Fact sheet
- Product name: HandyBook
- Also known as: Handyman Book, HandymanBook, HandyBook: Handyman Business, handymanbook.app
- What it is: HandyBook is a business management app for handymen and small trade contractors that handles quotes (estimates), invoices, job scheduling, customer CRM, card payments through Stripe, expenses, mileage and time tracking from one account on iPhone and the web.
- Category: Field service management / small business management software for the trades (SaaS)
- Website: https://handymanbook.app
- iPhone app: HandyBook: Handyman Business on the Apple App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/handybook-handyman-business/id6761731339), iOS 15.1 or later
- Android: No native Android app; the full web app works in Android browsers
- Who it is for: Handymen, small general contractors, remodelers, painters, plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, roofers, flooring and tile installers, carpenters, landscapers, cleaning and pressure-washing businesses — typically solo operators and crews of up to about 20 people
- Pricing: Starter $44.99/month, Pro $119/month, Business $299/month. Each plan includes 1 user; additional users are $29.99/month each on any plan. Annual billing saves 20%. Every paid plan starts with a 14-day free trial (card required; cancel during the trial at no cost). The iPhone app is a free download with a limited free tier (up to 5 customers, 5 jobs, 5 invoices and 10 quotes per month; no team features).
- Card payments: Through Stripe Connect into the business's own Stripe account. Stripe's standard processing fees apply plus a 0.5% HandyBook platform fee.
- Core features (all plans): Line-item quotes with online acceptance and e-signature, invoices with pay-by-card links, job calendar and pipeline, customer CRM with job history, expense tracking, revenue/profit/tax reports, PDF export, email delivery, iPhone app with offline queueing, CSV customer import, JSON data export
- Pro plan adds: Everything in Starter plus SMS delivery of quotes and invoices, time tracking, recurring jobs, automated quote and invoice reminders, 150+ materials calculators, AI quoting from photos, voice or text, receipt OCR, QuickBooks Online sync, Google Calendar sync, the Staff Schedule board and a point-of-sale register.
- Business plan adds: Everything in Pro plus CRM drip campaigns, a customer pipeline board, review and referral automation, a branded customer portal and custom domain, a public website builder, an online booking page, live GPS crew map, automatic GPS mileage tracking, multi-location P&L, recurring service plans, custom forms, cash-flow forecasting, 1099 prep and an owner KPI dashboard.
- Materials calculators: 158 job-type calculators (Pro and Business)
- Integrations: Stripe (payments), QuickBooks Online (sync and import), Google Calendar (two-way sync) and Google Drive backup. Zapier is listed as coming soon.
- Data ownership: Customers can export their data as JSON from account settings and request deletion; HandyBook does not sell customer data.
- Company: J&H Technology LLC (United States)
- Support: support@handymanbook.app
- Not designed for: Commercial construction project management (Gantt schedules, RFIs, submittals, AIA progress billing) or large enterprise service fleets with call centers

## The best handyman software and apps in 2026
URL: https://handymanbook.app/best-handyman-software

For most solo handymen and small crews, the best handyman software in 2026 is one that handles quotes, scheduling, invoicing and card payments from a phone without enterprise pricing. HandyBook (from $44.99/month) is built specifically for handymen and includes 150+ job materials calculators; Jobber (from $49/month) and Housecall Pro (from $79/month) are mature alternatives with Android apps; Joist (from about $10/month) is the budget choice if you only need estimates and invoices.

Disclosure: HandyBook publishes this guide and makes one of the products listed. We have tried to describe every product fairly, list where competitors are the better choice, and link to each vendor’s pricing so you can verify it.

| Software | Best for | Starting price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| HandyBook | Handymen, remodelers and small trade crews (1–20 people) | $44.99/mo (Starter, 1 user); Pro $119/mo; Business $299/mo; +$29.99/mo per extra user | iPhone app + web app |
| Jobber | Established home-service companies that want a large integration ecosystem | $49/mo billed monthly (Core, 1 user) | iOS, Android, web |
| Housecall Pro | Home-service teams that want marketing and financing tools | $79/mo billed monthly (Basic, 1 user) | iOS, Android, web |
| Joist | Contractors who only need low-cost estimates and invoices | About $10–$12/mo (Basics); Pro $17/mo | iOS, Android, web |
| Markate | Owner-operators comfortable assembling paid add-ons | $49.95/mo (1 user) + $5/mo per employee | iOS, Android, web |
| ServiceTitan | Larger HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies with dispatchers | Not published (quote-based, per technician) | iOS, Android, web |

- Quote from your phone: You should be able to build and send a line-item quote from the driveway, and the customer should be able to accept and sign it without an account.
- Schedule without double-booking: A calendar with job status, reminders and (if you have a crew) assignment.
- Invoice and get paid by card: Turn the job into an invoice with a pay link; know the processing fees up front.
- Know your job profit: Track materials, expenses and labor per job, not just revenue.
- Price that fits your size: Check how the price changes when you add a second or fifth person.

### What handymen need that general field-service software misses
Handyman work is varied: a faucet, a drywall patch and a door adjustment on the same day. Software that assumes one trade and a fixed pricebook makes those quotes slower. Look for job templates, line-item quoting and, ideally, materials calculators that turn measurements into a parts list.
Most handymen start solo. Pricing that jumps to a higher tier when you add a single helper is the most common reason handymen switch tools in their second year.

### Free and low-cost options
If you send a handful of estimates a month, an estimates-and-invoices app such as Joist may be enough. Once you are scheduling jobs, tracking customers and collecting payments every week, an all-in-one system pays for itself in time saved. HandyBook’s paid plans start with a 14-day free trial, and its iPhone app has a limited free tier (up to 5 customers and 5 jobs a month).

Q: What is the best app for a handyman business?
A: For a solo handyman or small crew, HandyBook is designed specifically for handyman work, with phone-first quoting, 150+ job materials calculators (Pro) and Stripe card payments, starting at $44.99/month. Jobber and Housecall Pro are strong alternatives if you need native Android apps or larger integration ecosystems.

Q: Is there free handyman software?
A: Some estimate-and-invoice apps have very low-cost entry plans (Joist starts around $10–$12/month). Most full business-management apps, including Jobber and Housecall Pro, are paid after a 14-day free trial. HandyBook’s iPhone app has a limited free tier (up to 5 customers, 5 jobs, 5 invoices and 10 quotes a month); its full plans start at $44.99/month with a 14-day free trial.

Q: What software do handymen use for invoicing?
A: Handymen commonly use all-in-one apps such as HandyBook, Jobber or Housecall Pro, or a simple invoicing app such as Joist. All-in-one apps create the invoice from the job and quote, so prices are not retyped.

Q: Do I need QuickBooks if I use handyman software?
A: Many handymen keep QuickBooks Online for bookkeeping and taxes and use handyman software for quotes, jobs and invoices. HandyBook syncs invoices, customers and payments to QuickBooks Online on its Pro and Business plans.

## The best contractor and construction business software for small businesses in 2026
URL: https://handymanbook.app/best-contractor-software

The right software for a small trade or construction business depends on the kind of work. Service and repair businesses (handymen, small remodelers, plumbers, electricians, painters) are best served by field-service apps such as HandyBook (from $44.99/month), Jobber or Housecall Pro. Builders running multi-month projects with subcontractors, selections and change orders need construction project-management software such as JobTread, Buildertrend or Procore.

Disclosure: HandyBook publishes this guide and makes one of the products listed. Competitor prices come from each vendor’s public pricing page or are labeled as estimates when the vendor does not publish them.

| Software | Best for | Starting price | Platforms |
|---|---|---|---|
| HandyBook | Handymen, remodelers and small trade crews (1–20 people) | $44.99/mo (Starter, 1 user); Pro $119/mo; Business $299/mo; +$29.99/mo per extra user | iPhone app + web app |
| Jobber | Established home-service companies that want a large integration ecosystem | $49/mo billed monthly (Core, 1 user) | iOS, Android, web |
| Housecall Pro | Home-service teams that want marketing and financing tools | $79/mo billed monthly (Basic, 1 user) | iOS, Android, web |
| ServiceTitan | Larger HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies with dispatchers | Not published (quote-based, per technician) | iOS, Android, web |
| JobTread | Residential builders and remodelers running projects with budgets and subcontractors | $199/mo + $20/mo per internal user (monthly billing) | iOS, Android, web |
| Buildertrend | Custom home builders and larger remodelers | Not published; third-party reports cite roughly $339–$499/mo for the Essential plan, so confirm with the vendor | iOS, Android, web |
| Procore | Commercial general contractors | Not published; priced by annual construction volume | iOS, Android, web |

- Service work or project work?: Many short jobs a week need fast quoting, scheduling and invoicing. A few long projects need budgets, schedules, subcontractor coordination and change orders.
- Team size: Per-user pricing matters more as you grow; compare the cost at your headcount, not just the entry price.
- Payments: Check card processing fees and whether customers can pay online from the invoice.
- Accounting: Confirm QuickBooks Online (or your accounting tool) integration.
- Setup time: Self-serve tools can be running the same day; enterprise suites often require an implementation project.

### Field-service software vs construction project management
Field-service software (HandyBook, Jobber, Housecall Pro, ServiceTitan) is organized around jobs and visits: quote, schedule, complete, invoice, get paid. Construction project-management software (JobTread, Buildertrend, Procore) is organized around projects: budgets, schedules, selections, subcontractors, change orders and draws.
HandyBook is field-service software. It suits small general contractors and remodelers who run many small and mid-size jobs, but it does not include Gantt schedules, submittals, RFIs or progress billing.

Q: What is the best software to manage a small construction business?
A: For small service and repair contractors, a field-service app such as HandyBook (from $44.99/month), Jobber or Housecall Pro covers quoting, scheduling, invoicing and payments. For builders managing long projects with subcontractors, construction project-management tools such as JobTread or Buildertrend fit better.

Q: What app should I use to run my trades business?
A: Choose an app built for your job size: HandyBook for handymen and small trade crews, Jobber or Housecall Pro for established home-service teams, ServiceTitan for large service companies with dispatchers, and JobTread or Buildertrend for project-based builders.

Q: Is HandyBook good for general contractors?
A: It is a good fit for small residential general contractors who mainly need quoting, scheduling, time and expense tracking, invoicing and payments. It is not designed for commercial GCs that need submittals, RFIs or AIA progress billing.

## Features

### Quotes & estimates
URL: https://handymanbook.app/features/quoting-estimates

HandyBook lets you build a line-item quote (labor, materials, flat fees and markup) on your phone or computer, send it by email or text, and have the customer accept and sign it online from a secure link. Accepted quotes convert into a scheduled job and later an invoice without retyping anything.

What a HandyBook quote includes:
Every quote is built from line items, so the numbers your customer sees are the same numbers that flow into the job, the invoice and your profit reports.
- Labor, materials and flat-fee line items with quantities and unit prices
- Tax and markup calculated automatically
- Your business details and notes on a PDF (logo, colors and fonts on the Business plan)
- Job templates for work you quote often, so a repeat quote takes seconds
- Before photos and sketches attached to the job record

How customers accept a quote:
The customer opens a secure link on their phone, reviews the line items, and accepts with one tap. A digital signature can be captured on the same page, and you get a notification the moment it is accepted.
Email delivery is included on every plan. Text-message (SMS) delivery and automated follow-up reminders for quotes that have not been accepted are included from the Pro plan.

Faster estimating on Pro: calculators and AI:
Pro adds tools that shorten the time between walking a job and sending a number.
- 150+ job-type materials calculators (drywall, tile, flooring, painting, plumbing, electrical, decks, fences and more) that add a materials list to the quote
- AI quote drafting from job photos, a voice description, or a few lines of text
- Automated reminders that follow up on quotes the customer has not accepted

Q: Can customers accept a HandyBook quote without creating an account?
A: Yes. Customers open a secure link, review the quote and accept it (and sign, if you require it) without downloading anything or creating an account.

Q: Can I send quotes by text message?
A: Yes, on the Pro and Business plans. Email delivery is included on every plan.

Q: Does an accepted quote turn into an invoice?
A: Yes. The quote’s line items carry into the job and then the invoice, so you never retype prices.

### Invoicing
URL: https://handymanbook.app/features/invoicing

HandyBook creates an invoice straight from a job or an accepted quote, sends it by email (or text on Pro), and includes a secure link where the customer pays by card through Stripe. Paid invoices are marked automatically and flow into your revenue, profit and tax reports.

From finished job to paid invoice:
Mark the job complete, review the line items carried over from the quote, add anything that changed, and send. The customer gets an invoice page with a pay button.
- Invoices generated from job and quote line items
- PDF invoices with your business details and terms (logo and brand colors on Business)
- Online card payment through your own connected Stripe account
- Paid, unpaid and overdue status at a glance
- Digital signatures on invoices when you need a sign-off

Getting paid faster:
From the Pro plan, HandyBook automatically emails customers about unpaid invoices and tells you what it sent. Pro also adds SMS delivery so the invoice lands where your customer actually looks.
If you use QuickBooks Online, Pro and Business can push invoices, customers and payments to QuickBooks so your bookkeeper is not re-entering anything.

Q: How do customers pay a HandyBook invoice?
A: By card, through a secure Stripe payment page linked from the invoice. Funds go to your own connected Stripe account.

Q: What does it cost to accept card payments?
A: Stripe’s standard card processing fees apply, plus a 0.5% HandyBook platform fee on payments collected through HandyBook.

Q: Can HandyBook send invoice reminders automatically?
A: Yes, on Pro and Business. The platform follows up on unpaid invoices by email and logs what it sent.

### Job scheduling
URL: https://handymanbook.app/features/job-scheduling

HandyBook puts every job on a calendar with day, week and month views, sends push-notification reminders to the iPhone app, and (from the Pro plan) syncs both ways with Google Calendar, auto-creates recurring jobs and adds a Staff Schedule board for assigning work to your team.

Scheduling on every plan:
Jobs move through a clear status flow (lead, quoted, scheduled, in progress, complete, invoiced, paid) and appear on the calendar the moment they are scheduled.
- Day, week and month calendar views
- Job pipeline board by status
- Push-notification reminders in the iOS app
- Job notes, photos and sketches attached to each visit

Pro: recurring work, Google Calendar and crew scheduling:
Pro is built for owners who are starting to schedule other people, not just themselves.
- Recurring jobs that auto-generate on a weekly, monthly or custom cadence
- Two-way Google Calendar sync
- Staff Schedule: a drag-and-drop board to assign jobs to teammates
- Time tracking with clock in/out that feeds timesheets and invoices

Business: live crew map and service plans:
Business adds a live map of clocked-in crew for real-time dispatch and recurring service plans (maintenance memberships) with automatic billing.

Q: Does HandyBook sync with Google Calendar?
A: Yes. Two-way Google Calendar sync is included on the Pro and Business plans.

Q: Can I schedule recurring maintenance jobs?
A: Yes. Recurring jobs are included from Pro, and Business adds service plans that bill customers automatically.

### Customer CRM
URL: https://handymanbook.app/features/crm

HandyBook includes a customer database on every plan that keeps contact details, addresses, notes and the full history of jobs, quotes and invoices for each customer. The Business plan adds a sales pipeline board, email and SMS drip campaigns, lead-source ROI, automated review requests and a referral program.

Customer records on every plan:
Every quote, job and invoice is tied to a customer, so you can answer "what did we do at this house last spring?" in a few seconds.
- Contacts with phone, email, address and notes
- Job, quote and invoice history per customer
- Communication log of calls, emails and texts
- CSV import to bring an existing customer list across

Business: grow repeat and referral work:
The Business plan turns the customer list into a growth engine.
- Pipeline kanban: lead → contacted → quoted → won
- Email and SMS drip sequences triggered by lifecycle events
- Lead-source ROI so you know which channel produces paying customers
- Automatic Google review requests after a job
- Referral codes that credit the referrer
- A full chronological customer timeline

Q: Is the CRM included on every plan?
A: The customer database and job history are on every plan. Pipeline, drip campaigns, review automation and referrals are on Business.

Q: Can I import my existing customers?
A: Yes. You can import customers from a CSV file, and Pro and Business can import customers and history from QuickBooks Online.

### Card payments
URL: https://handymanbook.app/features/payments

HandyBook takes card payments through Stripe Connect: customers pay invoices online from a secure link, and from the Pro plan you can also take in-person payments at a point-of-sale register. Money is deposited to your own Stripe account. Stripe’s standard processing fees apply, plus a 0.5% HandyBook platform fee.

Online invoice payments (every plan):
Connect a Stripe account once during setup. Every invoice you send includes a pay-by-card link, and payments are matched to the right invoice and customer automatically.

In-person payments with the POS register (Pro and up):
The Pro plan adds a full point-of-sale register for counter or job-site sales: a cart, items catalog, tax rates, discounts, tips and split payments, with optional Stripe Terminal card readers, receipt printers, barcode scanners and cash drawers.

What it costs, plainly:
There is no separate payments subscription. Stripe charges its standard processing rate for each card payment, and HandyBook adds a 0.5% platform fee. On a $500 invoice paid online by card at Stripe’s standard 2.9% + 30¢ U.S. rate, that is $14.80 to Stripe and $2.50 to HandyBook.

Q: Do I need my own Stripe account?
A: Yes. HandyBook connects to your Stripe account through Stripe Connect during setup, so payouts go directly to you.

Q: Does HandyBook take a percentage of payments?
A: Yes, a 0.5% platform fee on payments processed through HandyBook, in addition to Stripe’s standard processing fees.

### Time tracking
URL: https://handymanbook.app/features/time-tracking

HandyBook time tracking (Pro and Business plans) lets you and your crew clock in and out of jobs from the iPhone app or the web, builds timesheets automatically, and carries billable hours onto the invoice so labor is never forgotten.

How it works:
Each time entry is tied to a job and a person, so job-costing reports show what the labor on a job really cost compared with what you charged.
- Clock in/out per job
- Timesheets per teammate
- Billable hours flow onto invoices
- Labor cost in per-job profitability reports

Q: Which plan includes time tracking?
A: Time tracking is included on the Pro and Business plans.

### Expenses & mileage
URL: https://handymanbook.app/features/expense-tracking

HandyBook records expenses against jobs with receipt photos on every plan, so per-job profit and tax reports reflect real costs. Pro adds AI receipt scanning (OCR) that reads the vendor and amount from a photo, and Business adds automatic GPS mileage tracking that classifies trips as business or personal.

Job costing that matches reality:
Materials, dump fees, permits and fuel recorded against a job show up in that job’s profit, not just in a year-end pile.
- Expenses with categories and receipt photos
- Per-job profit after materials and labor
- Revenue, profit and tax reports
- Receipt OCR (Pro) and automatic GPS mileage (Business)

Q: Does HandyBook track mileage?
A: Automatic GPS mileage tracking is included on the Business plan; it classifies trips as business or personal for tax records.

### QuickBooks Online sync
URL: https://handymanbook.app/features/quickbooks-integration

HandyBook connects to QuickBooks Online on the Pro and Business plans. It pushes invoices, customers and payments to QuickBooks so your books stay current, and it can import your existing QuickBooks customers, estimates, invoices, payments and expenses into HandyBook.

What syncs:
You run the field side of the business in HandyBook; your bookkeeper keeps working in QuickBooks Online.
- Invoices, customers and payments pushed to QuickBooks Online
- One-time import of QuickBooks customers, estimates, invoices, payments and expenses
- AI bill matcher that matches QuickBooks bills to accepted estimates (Pro)

Q: Does HandyBook work with QuickBooks Desktop?
A: The integration is with QuickBooks Online. QuickBooks Desktop is not supported.

Q: Which plans include QuickBooks?
A: Pro and Business.

### AI quoting
URL: https://handymanbook.app/features/ai-quoting

On the Pro and Business plans, HandyBook can draft a quote from job-site photos, a spoken description, or a few lines of text. The AI pre-fills measurements, materials and line items, and you review and adjust before anything is sent to the customer.

What the AI does, and what it does not:
The AI drafts; you decide. Nothing is sent to a customer until you approve the quote, and every line item stays editable.
- Photo assist: measurements and materials pre-filled from job photos
- Voice to quote: describe the job and get line items
- Receipt OCR and AI insights on the same plan
- A monthly AI budget is included; top-up credits are available

Q: Is AI quoting included or extra?
A: It is included on Pro and Business with a monthly AI budget. Additional AI credits can be purchased if you use more.

### Point of sale
URL: https://handymanbook.app/features/point-of-sale

HandyBook includes a browser-based point-of-sale register from the Pro plan: cart, item catalog, tax rates, discounts, tips and split payments, with optional Stripe Terminal card readers, receipt printers, barcode scanners and cash drawers, plus cashier shifts, refunds and POS reports.

Built for shops that sell at a counter too:
Some trade businesses sell parts, materials or small services over the counter. The POS register keeps those sales in the same system as your jobs and invoices.
- Cart with items, tax rates, discounts and tips
- Card payments through Stripe Terminal readers
- Receipt printers, scanners and cash drawers (optional)
- Cashier shifts, refunds and daily POS reports

Q: Do I need special hardware?
A: No. The register runs in a browser. Card readers, printers, scanners and cash drawers are optional add-ons.

### Team management
URL: https://handymanbook.app/features/team-management

HandyBook is priced per seat, so adding a teammate is a $29.99/month seat on any plan. Teammates get their own login with role-based access (owner, admin, member, employee). Pro adds the Staff Schedule board and time tracking; Business adds a live GPS map of on-duty crew and multi-location reporting.

Grow from solo to crew without switching tools:
Every plan includes one seat. Add seats when you hire, remove them when the season ends; billing is prorated by Stripe.
- Role-based access: owner, admin, member, employee
- Staff Schedule board to assign jobs (Pro)
- Clock in/out and timesheets (Pro)
- Live on-duty crew map and multi-location P&L (Business)

Q: How much does an extra user cost?
A: Each additional seat is $29.99 per month on every plan.

### Customer portal & website
URL: https://handymanbook.app/features/customer-portal

On the Business plan, HandyBook gives your customers a branded self-service portal (optionally on your own domain) to view quotes and invoices and pay online, and lets you publish an editable marketing website with your services, photos, team and a quote-request form.

Look like the bigger company:
Every plan sends quote and invoice links customers open on any phone. Business goes further, with a full portal and a website you can edit in minutes.
- Branded customer portal with quotes, invoices and payments
- Custom domain for the portal
- Logo, colors and fonts on every customer-facing page
- One-page business website with a quote-request form
- Online booking page where customers request appointments

Q: Can I use my own domain?
A: Yes, custom domains for the customer portal are included on the Business plan.

## Who HandyBook is for

### Handymen
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/handymen

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.

- 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.
Good fit: Solo handymen and owner-operators; Crews of 2–10 people; Businesses that quote many small and mid-size jobs a week.
Not the right fit: Companies that need full construction project management (Gantt schedules, submittals, RFIs).

### Small general contractors
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/general-contractors

HandyBook works for small residential general contractors who need to quote, schedule crews, track time and expenses per job, invoice and get paid — without the cost and setup of enterprise construction suites. It is not a full construction project-management platform: there are no Gantt charts, submittals, RFIs or subcontractor bid management.

- Line-item estimates that become the budget: Estimate labor and materials by line item; the accepted quote becomes the job, and every expense and hour logged against it shows margin as the work progresses.
- Crew scheduling and timesheets: Pro adds the Staff Schedule board and clock in/out time tracking so labor cost lands on the right job.
- Multi-location and owner reporting: Business adds multi-location P&L, cash-flow forecasting and an owner KPI dashboard.
Good fit: Residential GCs and design-build firms with up to roughly 20 field staff; Contractors who want quoting, invoicing and job costing in one place.
Not the right fit: Commercial GCs that need submittals, RFIs, change-order workflows or Gantt scheduling (look at Procore, Buildertrend or JobTread); Firms that require progress billing (AIA G702/G703).

### Remodelers
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/remodelers

HandyBook gives small remodeling contractors line-item estimating with built-in materials calculators for tile, flooring, drywall, trim, kitchen and bath work, plus scheduling, crew time tracking, invoicing and card payments in one app.

- Materials take-offs in the quote: Enter room measurements and the calculators (Pro) produce a materials list that drops into the quote, so tile, underlayment, drywall and trim are not under-ordered.
- Photos and sketches on every job: Before/after photos and the built-in sketch pad keep layouts and measurements with the job record.
- Track margin while the job is open: Expenses and hours logged against the job show whether the remodel is on budget before it is finished.
Good fit: Kitchen, bath, basement and interior remodelers; Owner-led remodeling crews.
Not the right fit: Design-build firms that need client selections portals and 3D design; Projects that need progress billing schedules.

### Painters
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/painters

HandyBook helps painting contractors estimate interior and exterior jobs with built-in painting calculators, send quotes customers accept and sign online, schedule crews, and invoice with a card-payment link — from an iPhone or any browser.

- Paint and materials from measurements: Painting calculators (Pro) turn wall, ceiling and trim measurements into gallons and supplies on the quote.
- Size-tiered job templates: Painting is one of the job categories that supports small, medium, large and XL size tiers on templates, so standard rooms price consistently.
- Crew scheduling and time: Assign painters on the Staff Schedule board and track hours per job (Pro).
Good fit: Residential repaint and interior painting contractors; Small exterior painting crews.
Not the right fit: Large commercial painting firms that need takeoffs from blueprints.

### Plumbers
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/plumbers

HandyBook serves small plumbing businesses and service plumbers: quote repairs and fixture installs with plumbing materials calculators, schedule service calls, invoice from the job and collect card payments, from the iPhone app or the web.

- Repeatable service-call quotes: Templates and plumbing calculators (faucets, toilets, water heaters, supply lines and more) keep common repairs consistently priced.
- Collect before you leave: Invoice from the job and send a card-payment link, or take the card in person on the POS (Pro).
- Maintenance plans: Recurring jobs (Pro) and auto-billed service plans (Business) handle annual inspections and flush-outs.
Good fit: Owner-operator and small-crew residential plumbers; Handymen who do light plumbing.
Not the right fit: Large plumbing companies that need a flat-rate pricebook, call-booking center and fleet dispatch — ServiceTitan is built for that scale.

### Electricians
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/electricians

HandyBook helps small electrical contractors quote residential work with electrical and smart-home materials calculators, schedule jobs and crews, invoice, and collect card payments through Stripe, all from an iPhone or a browser.

- Residential electrical quotes: Calculators for fixtures, outlets, circuits and smart-home devices (Pro) add materials to the quote automatically.
- Signed approvals: Customers accept and sign quotes online before you pull wire.
- Crew time and job costing: Track hours and materials per job to see real margins (time tracking on Pro).
Good fit: Residential and light-commercial electricians with small crews.
Not the right fit: Large electrical contractors that need estimating from plans and progress billing.

### HVAC technicians
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/hvac

HandyBook fits small HVAC and ventilation businesses that want quoting with HVAC calculators, recurring maintenance jobs, auto-billed service plans (Business), technician scheduling and card payments — without enterprise HVAC software pricing.

- Maintenance agreements: Recurring jobs (Pro) schedule seasonal tune-ups; service plans (Business) bill members automatically.
- Install and service quotes: Calculators for thermostats, mini-splits, bath fans, dryer vents, duct sealing and more (Pro).
- Live crew map: Business shows on-duty technicians on a live map for same-day dispatch.
Good fit: Owner-operator and small HVAC service companies; Handymen offering ventilation and thermostat work.
Not the right fit: HVAC companies with call centers, large fleets and equipment-level service history requirements.

### Roofers
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/roofers

HandyBook helps small roofing and siding contractors quote repairs, inspections and smaller replacements with roofing calculators, schedule crews, track job costs and invoice with card payments. It does not include aerial roof measurement reports.

- Repair and inspection quotes: Calculators for shingle repair, inspections, flashing and asphalt shingle replacement (Pro).
- Photo documentation: Before and after photos attached to each job for the customer and your records.
Good fit: Roof repair and small replacement crews; Siding and gutter contractors.
Not the right fit: Storm-restoration and insurance-claim roofers that need aerial measurements and claim workflows.

### Flooring and tile installers
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/flooring-installers

HandyBook helps flooring and tile installers turn room measurements into materials lists with built-in flooring and tile calculators, then quote, schedule installs, invoice and take card payments in one app.

- Square footage to materials: Flooring and tile calculators (Pro) include waste factors and add underlayment, grout and trim to the quote.
- Sketch the room: Use the sketch pad to record layouts and measurements on the job.
Good fit: Independent flooring and tile installers; Remodelers who handle their own flooring.
Not the right fit: Flooring retailers that need showroom inventory management.

### Carpenters
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/carpenters

HandyBook gives carpenters line-item quoting with calculators for trim, framing, doors, windows, closets and decks, plus scheduling, invoicing and card payments, from an iPhone or a browser.

- Trim and framing take-offs: Carpentry calculators (Pro) turn measurements into lumber and trim lists on the quote.
- Decks and outdoor builds: Deck, fence, pergola and shed calculators cover outdoor carpentry.
Good fit: Finish and trim carpenters; Deck and fence builders.
Not the right fit: Cabinet shops that need shop-floor production management.

### Landscapers and lawn care companies
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/landscapers

HandyBook supports small landscaping and lawn care businesses with recurring jobs for weekly or seasonal service (Pro), size-tiered job templates for lawn care, landscaping and snow removal, outdoor project calculators, invoicing and card payments.

- Recurring routes: Recurring jobs (Pro) auto-create weekly, biweekly or monthly visits; service plans (Business) bill customers automatically.
- Size-tiered pricing: Lawn care, landscaping and snow removal job templates support small, medium, large and XL size tiers.
- Hardscape and outdoor projects: Calculators for pavers, retaining walls, fences, decks, French drains and more (Pro).
Good fit: Owner-operator lawn care and landscaping crews; Seasonal snow removal.
Not the right fit: Large landscape companies that need route optimization across many crews and chemical application records.

### Cleaning businesses
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/cleaning-services

HandyBook works for small cleaning businesses that need recurring scheduling (Pro), size-tiered job templates for cleaning, team assignment, invoicing and card payments. It does not include cleaning-specific checklists out of the box, though custom forms are available on Business.

- Recurring cleans: Weekly, biweekly and monthly visits generated automatically (Pro).
- Consistent pricing by home size: Cleaning job templates support small, medium, large and XL size tiers.
- Team schedule: Assign cleaners on the Staff Schedule board and track time (Pro).
Good fit: Residential and move-out cleaning businesses with small teams.
Not the right fit: Commercial janitorial companies that need site inspections and supply inventory.

### Pressure washing and exterior cleaning businesses
URL: https://handymanbook.app/for/pressure-washing

HandyBook supports pressure washing and exterior cleaning businesses with size-tiered templates for power washing, deck staining and gutter cleaning, calculators for pressure washing and sealcoating (Pro), recurring jobs, invoicing and card payments.

- Fast tiered quotes: Power washing, deck staining and gutter cleaning templates support small, medium, large and XL tiers.
- Seasonal repeat customers: Recurring jobs (Pro) and drip campaigns (Business) bring customers back each season.
Good fit: Owner-operator pressure washing and soft-wash businesses; Gutter cleaning and deck restoration.
Not the right fit: Fleet-washing companies that need per-vehicle tracking.

## Comparisons

### HandyBook vs Jobber
URL: https://handymanbook.app/compare/jobber

Jobber is a mature field-service platform with native iOS and Android apps and a large integration ecosystem, starting at $49/month billed monthly for one user. HandyBook is a newer, handyman-focused alternative starting at $44.99/month that includes 150+ job materials calculators, a point-of-sale register (Pro) and per-seat pricing on every plan. Choose Jobber for ecosystem depth and Android; choose HandyBook for handyman-specific estimating tools and simpler per-seat pricing.

Jobber starting price (checked October 2026): $49/mo billed monthly (Core, 1 user), or $29/mo billed annually. Jobber publishes Core, Connect, Grow and Plus plans; Connect starts at $139/mo and Grow at $199/mo billed monthly for one user, with more users costing more.

| | HandyBook | Jobber |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (monthly billing) | $44.99/mo (Starter, 1 user) | $49/mo (Core, 1 user) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Mobile apps | iPhone app + web app (works in any browser, including Android phones) | iOS and Android apps + web |
| Quotes, invoices, scheduling, CRM | Yes, all plans | Yes |
| Online card payments | Stripe Connect (Stripe fees + 0.5% platform fee) | Jobber Payments |
| Materials calculators | 150+ job types (Pro) | Not advertised on pricing page |
| Point-of-sale register | Pro and Business | Not advertised on pricing page |
| QuickBooks Online | Pro and Business | Yes |
| Extra users | $29.99/mo per seat on any plan | Varies by plan; higher plans include more users |

Choose Jobber if: Your crew uses Android phones and needs a native app; You depend on integrations HandyBook does not offer yet (HandyBook connects to QuickBooks Online and Google Calendar); You want a vendor with years of reviews and a large community.
Choose HandyBook if: You are a handyman, remodeler or small crew who quotes many varied jobs; You want materials calculators inside the quote; You want to add users one seat at a time without jumping plan tiers.

### HandyBook vs Housecall Pro
URL: https://handymanbook.app/compare/housecall-pro

Housecall Pro starts at $79/month billed monthly for one user and is strong on marketing tools and native iOS and Android apps for home-service companies. HandyBook starts at $44.99/month, focuses on handymen and small crews, and includes 150+ materials calculators, AI quoting and a POS register on its Pro plan ($119/month).

Housecall Pro starting price (checked October 2026): $79/mo billed monthly (Basic, 1 user), or $59/mo billed annually. Housecall Pro publishes Basic, Essentials (up to 5 users) and MAX plans; MAX starts at $329/mo billed monthly.

| | HandyBook | Housecall Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (monthly billing) | $44.99/mo (Starter, 1 user) | $79/mo (Basic, 1 user) |
| Free trial | 14 days | 14 days |
| Mobile apps | iPhone app + web app (works in any browser, including Android phones) | iOS and Android apps + web |
| Online card payments | Stripe Connect (Stripe fees + 0.5% platform fee) | Housecall Pro payments |
| Materials calculators | 150+ job types (Pro) | Not advertised on pricing page |
| Recurring service plans | Business | Available (plan-dependent) |
| Extra users | $29.99/mo per seat on any plan | Bundled by plan (Essentials up to 5, MAX up to 8) |

Choose Housecall Pro if: You need a native Android app; You want built-in consumer financing and a larger marketing suite; You run a larger service team that benefits from Housecall Pro’s bundled user counts.
Choose HandyBook if: You are a solo handyman or a small crew watching monthly cost; You quote varied repair and remodeling jobs; You want materials take-offs inside the quote.

### HandyBook vs ServiceTitan
URL: https://handymanbook.app/compare/servicetitan

ServiceTitan is enterprise field-service software for larger HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies, sold by quote per technician with implementation and onboarding. HandyBook is self-serve software for handymen and small trade businesses with published pricing from $44.99/month and a 14-day free trial, set up in minutes rather than weeks.

ServiceTitan starting price (checked October 2026): Not published; quote-based, priced per technician. ServiceTitan does not publish prices. Third-party estimates commonly cite roughly $245–$500 per technician per month plus implementation fees; confirm with ServiceTitan directly.

| | HandyBook | ServiceTitan |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Starter $44.99/mo, Pro $119/mo, Business $299/mo (1 user included; +$29.99/mo per extra user); 20% off annually | Quote-based, per technician (not published) |
| Setup | Self-serve, same day | Guided implementation |
| Free trial | 14 days | Demo by request |
| Best for | Handymen and small trade crews | Larger HVAC, plumbing and electrical companies |

Choose ServiceTitan if: You run many trucks with a call center and dispatchers; You need enterprise pricebook, payroll and marketing attribution.
Choose HandyBook if: You are a handyman or small contractor; You want to start today without a sales process; You want predictable month-to-month pricing.

### HandyBook vs Joist
URL: https://handymanbook.app/compare/joist

Joist is a low-cost estimating and invoicing app for contractors, with plans from roughly $10–$17/month. HandyBook costs more ($44.99/month and up) but runs the whole business: scheduling, CRM, job costing, time tracking (Pro), materials calculators (Pro), Stripe payments and a point-of-sale register (Pro).

Joist starting price (checked October 2026): Basics from about $10–$12/mo; Pro $17/mo; Elite $32/mo; Run $100/mo (monthly billing). Joist offers Basics, Pro, Elite and Run plans, with two months free on annual billing. Basics limits documents per month.

| | HandyBook | Joist |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (monthly billing) | $44.99/mo | About $10–$12/mo (Basics) |
| Estimates and invoices | Yes | Yes |
| Scheduling and calendar | Yes | On the Run plan |
| Materials calculators | 150+ job types (Pro) | Not advertised on pricing page |
| Crew time tracking | Pro and Business | Not advertised on pricing page |

Choose Joist if: You only need estimates and invoices; Lowest possible monthly cost is the priority.
Choose HandyBook if: You have outgrown a quotes-and-invoices app and need scheduling, CRM and job costing; You manage a crew.

### HandyBook vs Markate
URL: https://handymanbook.app/compare/markate

Markate starts at $49.95/month for one user with inexpensive extra employees and many paid add-ons. HandyBook starts at $44.99/month and bundles features by plan instead of add-ons, with 150+ materials calculators, AI quoting and a POS register on Pro.

Markate starting price (checked October 2026): $49.95/mo (Owner Operator, 1 user) + $5/mo per additional employee. Markate sells many features as paid add-ons (for example online booking and SMS campaigns).

| | HandyBook | Markate |
|---|---|---|
| Starting price (monthly billing) | $44.99/mo (1 user) | $49.95/mo (1 user) |
| Extra users | $29.99/mo per seat | $5/mo per employee |
| Pricing model | Three bundled plans | Base plan + paid add-ons |
| Materials calculators | 150+ job types (Pro) | Not advertised on pricing page |

Choose Markate if: You have many employees and want the lowest per-user cost.
Choose HandyBook if: You prefer predictable bundled pricing; You want materials calculators and AI quoting in the quote builder.

## Frequently asked questions

Q: What is HandyBook?
A: HandyBook is a business management app for handymen and small trade contractors. It handles quotes (estimates), invoices, job scheduling, a customer CRM, card payments through Stripe, expenses and reports from one account on iPhone and the web. Think of it as your entire back office in your pocket.

Q: How do I sign up?
A: Head to handymanbook.app and click Start free trial. Create an account with your email and password, pick how many seats you need, and start a 14-day free trial. You can create your first quote within a couple of minutes.

Q: Is there a free plan?
A: The iPhone app is a free download with a limited free tier (up to 5 customers, 5 jobs, 5 invoices and 10 quotes per month; no team features). The full product is three paid tiers (Starter $44.99/mo, Pro $119/mo, Business $299/mo) plus a $29.99/mo per-seat add-on, and every paid plan starts with a 14-day free trial you can cancel at no cost.

Q: What devices does it work on?
A: HandyBook runs in any modern browser on desktop, laptop, tablet, or phone. Every paid plan also includes the native iOS app at no extra cost — use the web dashboard from your desk and the iOS app in the field from the same account.

Q: Who is HandyBook for?
A: Handymen, small general contractors, remodelers, painters, plumbers, electricians, HVAC technicians, roofers, flooring and tile installers, carpenters, landscapers, cleaning and pressure-washing businesses. It is designed for solo operators and crews of up to about 20 people, not for commercial construction project management.

Q: Is there an Android app?
A: Not a native one. HandyBook has a native iPhone app on the App Store, and the full web app works in Chrome and other browsers on Android phones and tablets.

Q: Can I switch from Jobber, Housecall Pro or a spreadsheet?
A: Yes. Import your customer list from a CSV file (the importer recognizes common Jobber column headers). On Pro and Business you can also import customers, estimates, invoices, payments and expenses from QuickBooks Online.

Q: Do I need any technical skills to use it?
A: Not at all. If you can send a text message, you can use HandyBook. Every feature is designed for speed and simplicity — no training required. We've tested it with real handymen on real job sites to make sure it just works.

Q: How does billing work?
A: Paid plans are billed monthly or annually by card through Stripe, our payments processor. Your subscription renews automatically. You can view invoices, update your card, or cancel anytime from the billing portal at /dashboard/billing — no phone calls, no cancellation fees.

Q: What does it cost?
A: Three tiers: Starter ($44.99/mo) — jobs, quotes, invoices, customers, Stripe payments, expenses and reports. Pro ($119/mo) — adds SMS delivery, time tracking, recurring jobs, automated reminders, 150+ materials calculators, AI quoting, QuickBooks Online and Google Calendar sync, the Staff Schedule board and a POS register. Business ($299/mo) — adds CRM drip campaigns, customer pipeline, review and referral automation, branded portal and website, live crew map, multi-location and service plans. Each tier includes 1 seat; additional seats are $29.99/mo flat across all tiers (so Starter with 3 seats is $44.99 + $29.99 × 2 = $104.97/mo). Annual billing saves 20%.

Q: Can I change my seat count?
A: Yes. Add or remove seats anytime from /dashboard/billing. Adding a seat bills pro-rata immediately; removing a seat becomes a credit on your next invoice. You cannot drop below your current active teammate count — remove teammates first from /dashboard/team.

Q: Is there a free trial?
A: Yes — every new account gets a 14-day free trial. Cancel anytime during the trial at no cost. A card is required to start the trial, but you won't be charged until the trial ends.

Q: What payment methods do you accept?
A: We accept all major credit and debit cards (Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover) processed securely by Stripe. Your card details never touch our servers.

Q: Does HandyBook take a cut of payments my customers make to me?
A: When your customer pays an invoice through the Stripe link we generate, Stripe's standard processing fee (2.9% + 30¢ for U.S. online card payments) is deducted from your payout, plus a 0.5% HandyBook platform fee. On a $500 invoice that's $14.80 to Stripe and $2.50 to HandyBook — the rest goes straight to your connected Stripe account.

Q: Can I get a refund?
A: We don't refund for partial months once a charge has processed. What we do offer is a real 14-day free trial — you aren't billed until the trial ends, and you can cancel any time before then at no cost. You can also cancel future renewals at any time from /dashboard/billing. For billing issues, email support@handymanbook.app.

Q: Is there a separate iOS app?
A: Yes — the HandyBook iOS app is included with every paid plan at no extra charge. It uses the same account as the web dashboard, so jobs, customers, and invoices sync automatically. Most teams run the web app from the office and use iOS in the field for photos, signatures, on-duty location, and card-on-file payments.

Q: Can I send quotes via text message?
A: Yes! With HandyBook Pro, you can send professional quotes directly to your customer's phone via text message or email. They see a clean, branded web page where they can accept the quote with one tap.

Q: Does it work offline?
A: You can view your existing jobs, customers, and quotes offline. New data will sync automatically when you reconnect to the internet. We designed the app to handle the spotty cell service you get in basements and crawl spaces.

Q: Can my team use it?
A: Yes, on every plan. Each plan includes one seat and each additional teammate is $29.99/month. Teammates get their own login with a role (owner, admin, member or employee). Pro adds time tracking and the Staff Schedule board for assigning jobs; Business adds a live map of on-duty crew.

Q: Does HandyBook integrate with QuickBooks?
A: Yes, QuickBooks Online on the Pro and Business plans: invoices, customers and payments sync to QuickBooks, and you can import your existing QuickBooks history. QuickBooks Desktop is not supported.

Q: Can customers pay invoices online?
A: Yes, on every plan. Each invoice includes a secure Stripe payment link, and payments go to your own connected Stripe account. The Pro plan also adds an in-person POS register with optional Stripe Terminal card readers.

Q: Does HandyBook have AI features?
A: Yes, on Pro and Business: AI drafts quotes from job photos, a voice description or text; receipt OCR reads vendor and amount from a photo; and AI insights flag anomalies. A monthly AI budget is included and extra credits can be purchased.

Q: How do sketches work?
A: HandyBook includes a built-in sketch pad where you can draw diagrams, mark up photos, and annotate job sites. Sketches are saved to the job record so you always have a visual reference for measurements and layouts.

Q: Can I customize my quotes and invoices?
A: Every plan puts your business name, contact information and custom notes on quotes and invoices. The Business plan adds your logo, brand colors and fonts on every customer-facing page, plus a custom domain for the customer portal.

Q: Is my data secure?
A: Absolutely. Your data is stored on Supabase (powered by PostgreSQL) with row-level security, meaning only you can access your data. All connections use TLS encryption, and we follow industry-standard security practices.

Q: Do you sell my data?
A: Never. Your business data is yours and yours alone. We don't sell, share, or monetize your data in any way. Our business model is simple: you pay for a subscription, and we provide a great product. That's it.

Q: Can I export my data?
A: Yes. You can download a full JSON export of jobs, customers, quotes, invoices, payments, expenses, time entries, materials, sketches and communications from account settings at any time.

Q: Is HandyBook GDPR compliant?
A: Yes. We respect data privacy regulations including GDPR. You can request a full export or deletion of your data at any time by contacting support@handymanbook.app. We process only the data necessary to provide the service.

Q: What happens to my data if I cancel?
A: If you cancel, your data is preserved and you can export it at any time from account settings. If you delete your account entirely, all your data is permanently removed from our servers within 30 days.

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- [Handyman Marketing Budget: How Much to Spend and Where It Goes](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-marketing-budget-plan): Spend roughly 5-10% of revenue on marketing, shifted by business stage. Track cost per lead and per booked job with worked examples and a 12-month calendar.
- [Handyman Mileage Deduction: Standard Rate vs Actual Costs](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-mileage-deduction-tracking): Handymen can deduct business driving with the standard mileage rate or actual vehicle costs. Learn which trips count, what to log and how to choose.
- [Handyman Overhead and Break-Even Hourly Rate Calculator](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-overhead-break-even-calculator): Calculate handyman overhead, billable hours and break-even rate in five steps. The worked example lands on $82.67 break-even and a $92 target rate.
- [Handyman Profit Margins by Job: How to Calculate and Track](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-profit-margins-by-job): Gross margin per job is revenue minus direct costs, divided by revenue. Learn the formula, which job types tend to pay better, and how to track every job.
- [Handyman Quarterly Estimated Taxes: A Simple 2026 Guide](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-quarterly-estimated-taxes): Self-employed handymen pay estimated taxes four times a year. Learn how to estimate, what to set aside, safe-harbor rules and how to use Form 1040-ES.
- [Handyman SEO Guide: How to Get Local Customers From Google](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-seo-guide): Local SEO for handymen: service pages, city pages done right, NAP consistency, citations, reviews, page speed, and schema, with a checklist you can follow.
- [Handyman Social Media: What to Post on Instagram and TikTok](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-social-media-instagram-tiktok): Post before-and-afters, quick fixes and process clips, then use a 90-minute weekly routine. Includes caption templates and privacy rules for customer homes.
- [Handyman Trip Charge and Minimum Fee: How to Set and Explain It](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-trip-charge-minimum-fee): A trip charge covers your drive; a minimum fee covers small jobs. Learn how to set both, with the math, word-for-word scripts and how to credit them.
- [Handyman Truck Wraps, Magnets and Yard Signs: Cost vs Payback](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-truck-wrap-yard-signs): Compare vehicle wraps, magnets and lettering, plus job-site yard signs: what to print, typical cost ranges, and how to work out payback before you buy.
- [How to Hire Your First Handyman Helper: Pay, Taxes, Insurance](https://handymanbook.app/blog/hire-first-handyman-helper): Hire your first helper when you turn away paid work every week. Compare helper, apprentice and subcontractor, set pay, and cover payroll and insurance.
- [Honey-Do List Pricing: How to Quote Multi-Task Handyman Visits](https://handymanbook.app/blog/honey-do-list-pricing): Price a honey-do list with half-day blocks (about $300 to $500) and full-day blocks ($550 to $900). Task menu, fast quoting steps and a worked example inside.
- [Housecall Pro Alternatives for Handymen: How to Choose in 2026](https://handymanbook.app/blog/housecall-pro-alternatives): Looking for a Housecall Pro alternative? Compare the main categories of options for handymen, a checklist for choosing, and how to switch cleanly.
- [How to Raise Handyman Prices Without Losing Your Customers](https://handymanbook.app/blog/how-to-raise-handyman-prices): Raise handyman rates 5-15% about once a year, give repeat customers 30 days notice, and use these ready-to-send templates to handle pushback calmly.
- [Interior Door Installation Price: Slab vs Prehung Rates](https://handymanbook.app/blog/interior-door-installation-price): Hanging a slab door often prices around $100-$250 in labor and a prehung door $150-$400, plus hardware and trim. Ranges, time estimates and a worked quote.
- [Interior Painting Price Per Room: What Handymen Charge 2026](https://handymanbook.app/blog/interior-painting-price-per-room): Interior painting often runs $250 to $800 per room or $2 to $4 per wall square foot. Learn prep, ceiling and trim pricing, lead rules and a worked quote.
- [Jobber vs Housecall Pro for Handymen: How to Choose in 2026](https://handymanbook.app/blog/jobber-vs-housecall-pro-handymen): Jobber or Housecall Pro? A fair framework for solo handymen and small crews: what to compare, what to ignore, and when a lighter tool fits better.
- [Nextdoor for Handymen: Get Local Jobs Without Getting Flagged](https://handymanbook.app/blog/nextdoor-for-handymen): How to use Nextdoor as a handyman: set up a business page, earn recommendations, reply to "anyone know a handyman?" threads with copy-ready scripts.
- [Offering Financing to Handyman Customers: How It Works 2026](https://handymanbook.app/blog/offer-financing-handyman-customers): Customer financing can help handymen close bigger jobs. See how third-party programs work, the pros and cons, and the disclosure rules to respect.
- [Pressure Washing Pricing Guide: Per Square Foot Rates 2026](https://handymanbook.app/blog/pressure-washing-pricing-guide): Pressure washing typically runs $0.15 to $0.60 per square foot, depending on surface. See rates, soft wash vs pressure, equipment payback and a worked quote.
- [How to Get Property Manager and Landlord Handyman Contracts](https://handymanbook.app/blog/property-manager-handyman-contracts): Property managers hire handymen who respond fast, send photos and invoice per unit. Learn what they need, how to price, and the pitch email and terms to use.
- [How to Rank in Google Maps as a Handyman: A 30-Day Plan](https://handymanbook.app/blog/rank-in-google-maps-handyman): Google ranks local results by relevance, distance, and prominence. Here is what each means for a handyman and a 30-day action plan to climb the map pack.
- [How Handymen Get Real Estate Agent Referrals and Repeat Work](https://handymanbook.app/blog/real-estate-agent-partnerships-handyman): Agents need fast, reliable repair help before listings and after inspections. Here is how to pitch them, price rush packages, and earn steady referrals.
- [Rental Turnover Handyman Services: Checklists and Packages](https://handymanbook.app/blog/rental-turnover-handyman-services): Rental turnover (make-ready) work is repairs, paint and cleaning between tenants. Get a checklist, flat-rate package math, and how to win landlords and managers.
- [How to Respond to Handyman Reviews: 12 Reply Templates to Copy](https://handymanbook.app/blog/respond-to-handyman-reviews): How to reply to 5-star, mixed, and unfair 1-star reviews as a handyman, with 12 copy-paste templates and rules for flagging reviews that break policy.
- [TV Mounting Price Guide: What to Charge for Installs in 2026](https://handymanbook.app/blog/tv-mounting-price-guide): A basic stud-wall TV mount typically runs $100-$200 in labor, with cable hiding, fireplaces and masonry adding more. See ranges, a worked quote and add-ons.
- [Yelp for Handymen: Claim Your Page, Reviews and Ads Explained](https://handymanbook.app/blog/yelp-for-handymen): How to claim your Yelp page as a handyman, why good reviews get filtered, how to respond, and whether Yelp ads make sense. Includes reply templates.
- [Best Handyman App in 2026 (Honest Comparison)](https://handymanbook.app/blog/best-handyman-app-2026): How HandyBook, Jobber, Housecall Pro, Workiz and Joist compare for solo and small-shop handymen, what to check before you pay, and where each one fits.
- [Handyman Business Taxes — What to Track (and Deduct) in 2026](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-business-taxes): Plain-English guide to handyman business taxes: Schedule C, self-employment tax, mileage, tools, home office, quarterly estimates and what to ask a CPA.
- [Free Handyman Invoice Template (PDF + Editable)](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-invoice-template): A copy-paste handyman invoice template plus what to include, what to leave off, payment terms and follow-up texts that help you get paid faster.
- [How to Write a Handyman Quote That Wins Jobs](https://handymanbook.app/blog/how-to-write-handyman-quote): How to write a handyman quote that gets signed: the structure, itemization, fixed vs hourly pricing, scope-change rules and a copy-paste example.
- [5 Jobber Alternatives Worth Considering in 2026](https://handymanbook.app/blog/jobber-alternatives): Jobber alternatives for handymen in 2026: HandyBook, Housecall Pro, Workiz, GorillaDesk and FieldEdge, who each fits and what to verify before you switch.
- [QuickBooks for Handymen — Setup in 30 Minutes](https://handymanbook.app/blog/quickbooks-for-handymen): How a handyman should set up QuickBooks Online: choosing a plan, a simple chart of accounts, a weekly routine, job costing and how to sync with HandyBook.
- [How to Start a Handyman Business — A 30-Day Plan](https://handymanbook.app/blog/start-handyman-business): A 30-day plan to start a handyman business: check licensing, get insured, set up tools, land your first customers and price your first jobs.
- [Stripe vs Square for Handymen — Which Payment Processor Wins in 2026](https://handymanbook.app/blog/stripe-vs-square-handymen): Stripe vs Square for handymen: how to compare fees, card readers, deposit speed and invoicing integration, and which fits in-person or online payments.
- [How to Start a Handyman Business in 2026](https://handymanbook.app/blog/how-to-start-handyman-business): Step-by-step guide to starting a handyman business in 2026. Covers licensing, insurance costs, LLC setup, tools, pricing strategy, and getting your first customers.
- [How Much Should a Handyman Charge Per Hour in 2026?](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-hourly-rates-guide): How much should a handyman charge per hour in 2026? How to calculate your own rate, regional differences, overhead calculations, and pricing strategies for handyman businesses.
- [5 Ways to Send Professional Handyman Estimates That Win Jobs](https://handymanbook.app/blog/professional-handyman-estimates): 5 proven strategies for creating professional handyman estimates that win more jobs. Line-item detail, branded templates, fast delivery, and smart follow-up tactics.
- [Why Every Handyman Needs a Digital Sketch Pad on the Job](https://handymanbook.app/blog/digital-sketch-pad-for-handymen): Why handymen should use a digital sketch pad on job sites. Benefits of digital drawings for scope communication, customer approval, and job documentation.
- [From Solo to Crew: How to Scale Your Handyman Team](https://handymanbook.app/blog/scale-handyman-team): How to scale your handyman business from solo to a team. Hiring tips, schedule management, role-based access, and systems for growing a handyman crew.
- [The Hidden Cost of Not Tracking Your Handyman Expenses](https://handymanbook.app/blog/track-handyman-expenses): Untracked expenses mean missed deductions and bad pricing. Learn which expenses to track, how to manage receipts, and simple systems that actually work.
- [How to Get Repeat Customers as a Handyman](https://handymanbook.app/blog/repeat-handyman-customers): Repeat customers cost less to win than new ones. Learn follow-up timing, review strategies, and simple touches that keep your handyman phone ringing.
- [Stop Double-Booking: A Handyman's Guide to Scheduling](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-scheduling-guide): Double-booking kills your reputation. Learn how to schedule handyman jobs with buffer time, travel estimates, and a system that actually prevents conflicts.
- [Going Paperless: Why Handymen Are Ditching Paper Invoices](https://handymanbook.app/blog/paperless-handyman-invoicing): Paper invoices cost you time and money. Learn why handymen are switching to digital invoicing and how it helps you get paid faster with less hassle.
- [Why Your Handyman App Needs to Handle Poor Signal](https://handymanbook.app/blog/offline-mode-handyman-app): Most handyman apps crash without WiFi. Learn why offline mode matters for job sites and what to look for in an app that works in basements and rural areas.
- [Before and After Photos That Actually Win You Referrals](https://handymanbook.app/blog/before-after-photos-referrals): Learn how to take professional before and after photos on the job site that impress customers and generate referrals for your handyman business.
- [How to Handle Difficult Customers Without Losing the Job](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handle-difficult-handyman-customers): Practical strategies for handling difficult handyman customers including scope creep, late payers, and unrealistic expectations without losing the job.
- [Setting Up Your Handyman Business for Tax Season](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-tax-season-guide): Complete tax guide for self-employed handymen covering quarterly payments, deductions, mileage tracking, and how to set aside the right amount.
- [The Handyman's Guide to Material Markup](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-material-markup-guide): Learn standard material markup rates for handyman businesses, why you should never charge at cost, and how to present markup transparently.
- [Why Recurring Jobs Are Your Most Profitable Revenue Stream](https://handymanbook.app/blog/recurring-handyman-jobs-profit): Build steady handyman income with recurring maintenance contracts, seasonal service agreements, and property management relationships.
- [Getting Contracts Signed on the Spot with Digital Signatures](https://handymanbook.app/blog/digital-signatures-handyman-contracts): How digital signatures help handymen close more quotes on the spot, reduce delays, and convert more estimates into paying jobs.
- [7 Insurance Mistakes That Could Sink Your Handyman Business](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-insurance-mistakes): Avoid these 7 critical insurance mistakes that put handyman businesses at risk, from insufficient coverage to wrong classification codes.
- [How to Write a Job Posting That Attracts Good Handymen](https://handymanbook.app/blog/hire-handyman-job-posting): Write handyman job postings that attract skilled workers by focusing on steady work, fair pay, quality tools, and what tradespeople actually want.
- [Building a Customer Follow-Up System That Runs Itself](https://handymanbook.app/blog/automated-customer-follow-up): Build an automated customer follow-up system for your handyman business with satisfaction checks, seasonal reminders, and referral requests.
- [The Real Cost of Running a Handyman Truck in 2026](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-truck-costs-2026): Complete breakdown of monthly handyman truck costs in 2026 including payment, insurance, fuel, maintenance, and total overhead analysis.
- [What Customers Actually Look For When Hiring a Handyman](https://handymanbook.app/blog/what-customers-want-handyman): Discover what homeowners actually prioritize when hiring a handyman. Trust, communication, and reliability matter more than price or skill level.
- [The 10-Minute Morning Routine That Keeps Jobs on Track](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-morning-routine): A 10-minute morning routine for handymen that prevents missed jobs, forgotten materials, and wasted time. Simple daily planning that pays off all day.
- [How to Quote a Job You Have Never Done Before](https://handymanbook.app/blog/quote-unfamiliar-handyman-job): How to confidently quote handyman jobs you have never done before. Research methods, pricing strategies, and when to walk away from unfamiliar work.
- [Warranty Work: When to Fix It Free and When to Charge](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-warranty-work): How to handle handyman warranty and callback work. When to fix things for free, when to charge, and how to create a clear policy customers respect.
- [Building Your Handyman Tool Kit: What You Actually Need](https://handymanbook.app/blog/essential-handyman-tools): The essential handyman tool kit for beginners. What to buy first, what to skip, brand recommendations, and a realistic budget breakdown.
- [Why Your Handyman Website Needs More Than a Phone Number](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-website-tips): Why a basic handyman website is not enough. Essential pages, SEO tips, and online presence strategies to convert more visitors into paying customers.
- [Cash, Check, or Card? Getting Paid as a Handyman in 2026](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-payment-methods): Best payment methods for handyman businesses in 2026. Compare cash, check, card, and digital options with real cost breakdowns and collection tips.
- [The Art of the Upsell: Adding Value Without Being Pushy](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-upsell-tips): How to ethically upsell handyman services and increase your average ticket size. Add-on strategies that help customers and grow your revenue naturally.
- [How to Fire a Customer (Yes, Sometimes You Should)](https://handymanbook.app/blog/fire-bad-handyman-customer): When and how to fire a bad handyman customer. Signs of a problem client, scripts for ending the relationship, and why letting go grows your business.
- [Rainy Day Work: Jobs to Sell When Weather Shuts You Down](https://handymanbook.app/blog/indoor-handyman-jobs-rainy-days): Profitable indoor handyman jobs for rainy days and bad weather. Keep your schedule and income steady with these interior services customers always need.
- [Time Tracking: Why Handymen Often Undercharge](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-time-tracking-profit): Why most handymen undercharge by failing to track time accurately. How to identify unbilled hours and recover $200-400 per week in lost revenue.
- [How to Get Five-Star Reviews Without Begging](https://handymanbook.app/blog/get-handyman-reviews): Proven strategies for getting more five-star Google reviews for your handyman business. Natural approaches that work without being pushy or awkward.
- [Subcontractors vs Employees: Which Fits Your Business?](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-subcontractor-vs-employee): Handyman business guide to hiring subcontractors vs employees. Legal requirements, tax implications, cost comparison, and which structure fits your business.
- [Seasonal Maintenance Checklists Your Customers Will Love](https://handymanbook.app/blog/seasonal-handyman-maintenance): Seasonal home maintenance checklists for handyman businesses. Turn one-time customers into recurring clients with quarterly maintenance visit programs.
- [The Real Reason Most Handyman Businesses Fail in Year One](https://handymanbook.app/blog/why-handyman-businesses-fail): Why most handyman businesses fail in the first year and how to avoid the same mistakes. Common pitfalls in pricing, cash flow, and business management.
- [Pricing Emergency Calls: How Much Extra Should You Charge?](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-emergency-call-pricing): How to price emergency and after-hours handyman calls. Rate multipliers, minimum charges, and policies that protect your time and serve customers fairly.
- [How to Take Better Job Site Notes](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-job-site-notes): A practical system for taking handyman job site notes. What to document, how to organize it, and why good notes save time and prevent disputes.
- [Building a Referral Network with Other Tradespeople](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-referral-network): How to build a referral network with other tradespeople. Strategies for giving and receiving handyman referrals that generate consistent lead flow.
- [Your First 90 Days: A Realistic Timeline for New Handymen](https://handymanbook.app/blog/first-90-days-handyman): A realistic week-by-week timeline for your first 90 days as a new handyman. What to expect, what to prioritize, and common milestones in months one through three.
- [Why the Best Handymen Keep Learning New Skills](https://handymanbook.app/blog/handyman-continuing-education): Why continuing education matters for handymen. Affordable ways to learn new skills, expand your services, and command higher rates through expertise.