For handymen
Quick estimates for busy handymen
Build an estimate in 3 minutes, send a link, get approved before you pull out of the driveway. No PDFs. No email chains. Just a tap and a signature.
No credit card required.
- 3 min
- To build and send an estimate from your phone
- Free
- 5 estimates per month, forever, no credit card needed
- $0
- Chased in unpaid invoices when every job has a signed approval
What slows handymen down today
Small jobs aren't worth a long paper estimate — but a text message quote creates disputes later.
Customers say "just send me the total" and then argue about what was included when the invoice arrives.
You're doing 4-6 jobs a day. Writing professional estimates on a phone without a template is painful.
Collecting small deposits upfront feels awkward without a clean, professional way to ask.
How it works
From walkthrough to deposit in a single afternoon.
Build your estimate
Add line items, set your deposit percentage, and drop in your standard terms. Takes about 3 minutes.
Send the link
One click generates a mobile-friendly approval page. Text it, email it, or paste it into a chat — whatever your customer reads.
Get approved & paid
Customer reviews the scope, types their name as a legal signature, and pays the deposit via Stripe — all in one flow.
A typical handyman services estimate
Drop these line items straight into a new estimate. Adjust quantities and prices for the specific job.
| Line item | When to use it |
|---|---|
| Service call / minimum charge | First hour of labor, including travel time. |
| Additional labor (per hour) | Billed in 30-minute increments after the first hour. |
| Drywall patch — small (per hole) | Up to 6" hole; includes texture matching and paint. |
| Door — rehang or adjust | Includes hardware adjustment; new hardware extra. |
| Toilet — replace flapper/fill valve | Parts included; supply shutoff replacement extra if needed. |
| Light fixture — swap (per fixture) | Customer-supplied fixture; includes switch check. |
| Caulking — tub/shower/kitchen | Remove old, clean, and re-caulk per linear foot. |
| Materials (allowance) | Reconciled at actual cost after job completion. |
Built for how handymen actually work
Small jobs deserve signed approvals too
Even a $150 door rehang benefits from a signed approval. It takes 2 minutes, looks professional, and protects you when the customer insists they asked for something different.
Works on any phone, right now
No app to download. Open Riveta in your browser, build the estimate, hit send. Works on Android, iPhone, and everything else.
Stop scope creep in its tracks
'Can you also fix the garbage disposal?' Add a change order on the spot — separate approval, separate charge, separate signature.
Frequently asked questions
Is Riveta overkill for small jobs?
No — estimates take under 3 minutes to build. Even a $200 repair job benefits from a signed approval.
Can I build estimates on my phone?
Yes. The app works on any phone browser — add line items, set your deposit, and send the link in minutes.
Do customers have to create an account to approve?
Never. They click the link, fill in their name, and sign. Done.
What if I do mostly T&M jobs?
You can create a single "Labor" line item with an estimated quantity and include a note in the description.
Other trades we serve
Send a handyman services estimate today.
Free account in under a minute. Send a public approval link by email or text — your customer signs and pays a deposit right from their phone.