- Startup cost
- Add up the prices where you buy to get your own starting figure.
- Rates
- A service call on every visit, flat prices for the jobs you do every week, an hourly rate for the rest
1. Tools and what it costs to start
Start with what the jobs on your price list need; buy the big saws when the work asks for them. Add up the prices where you buy to get your own starting figure.
Lean start
| Item | Example |
|---|---|
| Cordless drill and impact driver kit | |
| Step ladder, 6 ft fiberglass | |
| Extension ladder, 24 ft | |
| Oscillating multi-tool, circular saw, stud finder, levels | any contractor grade |
| Wet/dry vacuum, hand tools, drywall and paint kit | |
| Local paperwork, and insurance if you carry it |
Pro setup
| Item | Example |
|---|---|
| Table saw | |
| Sliding miter saw and stand | 12 in. class |
| Compressor and nailer kit | pancake compressor, 3 nailers |
| Van shelving and ladder rack | full cargo van package |
2. What to charge
A service call on every visit, flat prices for the jobs you do every week, and an hourly rate for the rest. These are the starting prices OnsiteBoard gives a new handyman account. Change any of them for your area.
| Service | Starting price |
|---|---|
| Service call | $75 |
| Handyman labor | $85 / hr |
| TV mounting | $149 |
| Furniture assembly | $99 |
| Drywall patch | $150 |
| Interior painting (one room) | $350 |
The full list, an hourly rate calculator, a job calculator and a price sheet with your name on it are on the pricing page.
3. Your first customers
Where to put your name and your link.
- Google Business Profile first. Set it up as a service-area business, hide your home address, and ask every customer for a review.
- Nextdoor and neighborhood groups. Say what you do and the area you cover, and leave your link.
- Real estate agents and property managers. Punch lists before a listing and turnovers between tenants are the usual jobs from them.
- Lead marketplaces charge per lead, so price your jobs knowing what a lead costs you.
4. Quoting and getting paid on site
Write the scope down on the estimate ("patch two holes in the hallway"), so "while you're here" doesn't turn into free work, put the materials on the invoice, and take the card before you pack up.
Card payments run through Stripe; its standard fees apply.
Start with the price sheet. Start the trial when you book the first job.
Grab the free price sheet now: your name, your prices, a PDF to text customers or hand to real estate agents. When the first job is booked, OnsiteBoard puts the rest on your phone: your price list ready to use, a booking link for your Google profile and Nextdoor, estimates and invoices with your name on them, hourly lines and parts worked out as you type, and card payments on the spot.
Card payments run through Stripe; its standard fees apply.
14 days free, no card to start.
If you choose a plan after the trial: OnsiteBoard Pro $49.99 /mo or $479.00 a year, billed through the App Store or Google Play; it renews until you cancel.
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