Software for handymen
Turn a mixed repair list into a clear agreement.
A loose rail, a damaged piece of trim and a flat-pack cabinet can arrive in the same request. Each needs a different allowance for labor, materials and preparation. Use Microtra to show the handyman work you are pricing, the assumptions behind it and the tasks that still need inspection before you can give a firm scope.
Make room for the real work.
- Shelving supply and installation
- Interior trim repair
- Door adjustment and hardware replacement
- Furniture assembly
- Caulking and finish touch-ups
- Small property repair list
- Client-supplied fixture installation
How it works.
Inspect the list rather than pricing the message
Create the Job with the relevant Client and Properties information. Describe each requested task, the room or location and the intended result. Check the condition and access before committing to an approach; a photograph of a loose fixture may not reveal the fixing surface. Separate tasks you can define from work that needs further inspection.
See the jobs featureMake labor and materials understandable
Build estimate items using your agreed pricing basis, whether by task, hours or a defined bundle of work. Identify who supplies hardware, finishes and replacement parts. Use quantities and descriptions that distinguish fitting an owner-supplied item from sourcing and supplying it yourself. Saved items help with familiar work, but review them against the actual repair rather than applying them blindly.
See the invoicing featureInclude the small costs that belong to the job
Consider consumables, collection trips, protective materials, cleanup and disposal where they form part of your scope. Record expenses with receipt photos as costs occur. Compare expected labor and materials with your overhead and margin method before presenting the document, especially when a scattered repair list creates more setup time than a single focused task.
See the expenses featureAgree additions before folding them into the work
Walk the client through what is included, what is excluded and what may change after inspection. If another repair is requested during the visit, discuss the effect on price and timing before updating the record. Prepare the final invoice from the agreed work so the extra shelf or replacement latch is recognizable instead of disappearing into a vague materials line.
See the invoicing feature
What is still on the way.
Server email delivery and the client portal are coming soon; share the estimate PDF through your device and discuss acceptance directly.
Useful answers.
Should I estimate by task or by time?
Choose a basis suited to the work and explain it. A defined assembly task may fit a fixed scope, while an uncertain repair may need inspection before an approach is agreed. The software supports the items you decide to use.
How do I show client-supplied materials?
State which items the client provides and what your installation work includes. Clarify responsibility for missing or unsuitable parts before the visit rather than assuming supply is part of the labor line.
Can I reuse descriptions for familiar repairs?
Reusable items are available. Check the wording, quantities and prices each time so an old description does not promise a material or task that this property does not need.
What if the repair reveals a larger problem?
Explain what you found, pause for the appropriate agreement and record the revised scope. Use your professional judgment about whether the work remains within your service, and keep the client informed through your established process.
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