Free handyman / remodel proposal template
A proposal needs six parts. This template has all six, filled in with a sample handyman / remodel job so you can see how it reads. Download it, or write your own from a few typed notes.
What is in it
Typed by the handyman: "hang 3 ceiling fans, fix sticking bathroom door, replace kitchen faucet customer supplies, caulk tub, patch and paint hole in hallway"
- Hang 3 ceiling fans.
- Fix sticking bathroom door.
- Replace kitchen faucet, customer supplies.
- Caulk tub.
- Patch and paint hole in hallway.
Warranty: 1 year on all labor and workmanship
Signature block: typed name, date, and the E-SIGN Act line.
Or fill it in from your notes
Type the job the way you would text it. It comes out in this format in about five seconds. No account needed.
30 days free, then $29 a month. No card to start.
Finished handyman / remodel estimates to copy from
- Punch list estimate example, $780, 1 day
- Drywall repair estimate example, $650, 3 visits over 4 days
- Interior door replacement estimate example, $1,250, 1 day
- Ceiling fan install estimate example, $520, half a day
How to use it
Replace the company block with yours, keep the structure, and write the scope as a short list of what you will do, one item per line. Put one total price on it. Add a timeline and payment terms every time. Date it and give it an expiry, usually 30 days.
The parts most handymen and remodelers leave out
- Payment terms. "50% upfront, 50% on completion" on the proposal means it is never a conversation at the end of the job.
- A valid-through date. Prices move. Without one, an old bid can be accepted months later.
- A way to accept on the spot. A printed PDF has to be signed, scanned, and emailed back, and plenty of customers put that off. A link they can tap and type their name on takes a minute.
What to fill in on a handyman / remodel proposal
- 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.
Questions about handyman / remodel estimates
What should a contractor estimate include?
Six parts: who it is from and who it is for, the scope of work as a short list, one total price, a timeline, payment terms with any deposit, and a way for the customer to accept. A warranty line and a valid-through date keep it from being argued over later.
Is an estimate legally binding?
Once the customer accepts it in writing, yes, for the scope and price on it. A typed name and e-signature on a phone counts under the E-SIGN Act. A number texted back and forth is much harder to hold anyone to.
Can I use this template as is?
Yes. Download the PDF, replace the company block with yours, and keep the structure. Or type your own job below and it is laid out for you in a few seconds.
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.
Or skip the template
BidWriter Pro turns notes like "hang 3 ceiling fans, fix sticking bathroom door, replace kitchen faucet customer supplies, caulk tub, patch and paint hole in hallway" into this proposal, sends it by text or email, collects the deposit by card when the customer accepts, and follows up if they go quiet. Free for 30 days, no card. See how it works for handymen and remodelers or open the sample your customer would see.
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