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.
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.
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. |
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: it protects you and looks professional.
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. Or break it into hourly blocks.
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Send a handyman services estimate today.
Spin up a 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.