Handyman Price List: How to Build Flat Rates for Common Jobs

A handyman price list is a set of flat rates for your most common jobs, such as mounting a TV, patching drywall, replacing a faucet or hanging a door, built from a standard task time multiplied by your hourly rate plus materials and markup. It lets you quote instantly, keeps pricing consistent, and rewards you for working efficiently. Pair it with a minimum charge and a trip fee policy.

How to calculate a flat rate

Flat rate = (standard task time × hourly rate) + materials with markup

Standard task time should include setup, the work itself, cleanup and a small buffer, not just the best-case time. If a faucet swap usually takes 60 to 90 minutes including cleanup, price it at 1.5 hours. Your hourly rate should cover your costs and profit; see handyman hourly rates.

Common tasks to put on your list

Example standard times (adjust to your own experience):

• Mount a TV on drywall (no wire concealment): about 1 hour
• Mount a TV with in-wall cable concealment: about 2 hours
• Patch a small drywall hole, including texture: 1 to 2 hours spread over visits
• Replace a kitchen or bathroom faucet: about 1 to 1.5 hours
• Replace a toilet: about 1.5 to 2 hours
• Replace a light fixture: about 1 hour
• Install a ceiling fan on an existing box rated for fans: about 1.5 hours
• Replace a door knob or deadbolt: about 30 to 45 minutes
• Adjust or rehang a sticking door: about 1 hour
• Caulk a tub or shower: about 1 to 1.5 hours
• Assemble furniture: priced by piece or by hour

Check local licensing rules: some electrical and plumbing tasks require a licensed trade in many areas.

Minimums, trip fees and bundles

• Minimum charge: usually one to two hours of your rate, so a 15-minute task still pays for the trip.
• Trip fee: optional; some handymen charge it only outside a core service area.
• Bundle discount: a small discount for three or more tasks encourages bigger tickets.
• Materials run: charge for time spent buying parts if you supply them.

Keep the list honest

Track actual time on each flat-rate job for a month. If a task keeps running over, raise its standard time. Flat rates only work if they reflect real jobs. See how to raise your prices.

Quote the whole to-do list from photos

Customers can send photos of each task through a link; Fast Snap Pro scopes the list and prices it from your handyman price book, so you send one clear quote instead of pricing each item over the phone. See the handyman estimating app guide.

Example price list layout

How a handyman charging $85 per hour might lay out a few items (labor only; materials extra):

Task	Standard time	Example flat rate
TV mount on drywall	1.0 hr	$95
TV mount with in-wall cable kit	2.0 hr	$175
Faucet replacement	1.5 hr	$130
Toilet replacement	1.75 hr	$150
Light fixture swap	1.0 hr	$95
Deadbolt install	0.75 hr	$70
Minimum charge	—	$150

Illustrative numbers only. Use your own rates, production times and local costs. Rounded up to cover setup and small consumables.

Frequently asked questions

Should I publish my handyman prices online?

Publishing "starting at" prices for common tasks builds trust and filters leads. Keep final pricing on the quote, since conditions vary.

How often should I update my price list?

Review it at least once a year and whenever material costs or your hourly rate change.

What if a flat-rate job turns out harder than expected?

Explain what you found and quote the extra work before doing it. See how to price change orders.