Handyman estimates for the jobs that don't fit a form.
A punch list of six small things is still a job. Type it the way the customer told it to you. BidWriter Pro turns it into one clean proposal they sign from their phone.
What your customer sees from the notes above.
Only what you typed, cleaned up and laid out. Nothing gets added that you didn't say.
Common headaches for handymen and remodelers, and what this does about them
Punch-list jobs with six unrelated items
Type it rough on your phone. It comes out as a proposal in about two minutes, with your company name, terms, and warranty already on it.
Customers who want a written price for "a few small things"
It goes out as a real proposal by text or email in about two minutes, and they can sign it right there on their phone.
Looking like a handyman instead of a business
Your proposal goes out with your company name, license, terms, and warranty, a signature box, and a deposit button. It looks like it came from a company with an office.
What to spell out on a handyman bid
Useful whatever you write your bids in. These are the lines that keep a job from turning into an argument.
- A numbered list with every item named
- Which parts the customer supplies
- Your minimum charge
- What is outside the list and billed separately
Say plainly that licensed trade work is not included where your state requires a license for it.
Free handyman / remodel proposal template · How much deposit to ask for · Four finished handyman / remodel estimates · Job price calculator · How to follow up on an estimate · Options on one estimate · Deposit calculator
Before you sign up.
Can I skip the deposit on small jobs?
Yes. Deposit is optional per bid. Leave it off and the customer just signs.
Can I bid a full remodel?
Yes. Longer scopes work the same way. Write it out, and it becomes a proposal with your terms and warranty.
Is the signature legally binding?
Yes. The customer types their full name and clicks Accept, and we record the name, date, time, and the exact proposal they agreed to. That meets the U.S. E-SIGN Act, the same law behind DocuSign.
Does my customer need an app?
No. They tap the link in your text or email, the proposal opens in their phone's browser, they read it and sign.
Does it change what I wrote?
It fixes spelling and lays your notes out cleanly. It does not add scope, exclusions, or promises you didn't make.
What does it cost?
$29 a month, flat. Unlimited proposals. Your first 30 days are free with no card, and you can cancel anytime.
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