For Handymen & Maintenance Contractors in South Africa
Free Quoting Software for Handymen & Maintenance Jobs in South Africa
Quote a mixed bag of small jobs — minor plumbing, carpentry, painting and repairs — on one professional document in 4 minutes on your phone. Add your callout fee, labour and materials, get it signed digitally, and send a deposit invoice before you leave the property.
8 quotes free · No card · Pay R189/month only once it's winning you jobs
~4 min
to build a professional handyman quote
3–5 days
what the average SA tradie takes to send one
8 free
quotes to start — no credit card
The problems every SA handyman knows
If any of these sound familiar, TradiQuote was built for you
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One job, five different trades
The client wants a leaking tap fixed, a door re-hung, a wall patched and painted, and two tiles replaced — all on the same visit. Cramming that into a WhatsApp message looks messy and you always forget to price one of the items.
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Small jobs that don't pay
You drive across town, spend an hour on a R150 repair, and the petrol and time eat the profit. Without a proper callout fee and an hourly rate on paper, you end up working small jobs at a loss.
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Looking professional vs the "guy with a bakkie"
You're competing with informal odd-jobbers who scribble a number on a scrap of paper. A clean, branded quote with your name on it is often the only reason a homeowner trusts you with the keys and pays a deposit.
How fast you can send a professional quote
Average SA tradie
3–5 days
Typed up that evening
~2 hours
With TradiQuote
~4 min
Handyman work is won on speed and trust. Quote the whole list on the spot, while you're still standing in the client's lounge, and the job is yours before they call the next guy.
How TradiQuote works for handymen
Listed, quoted and signed — before you pack up the toolbox.
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List every task & your rates
Add a callout fee, labour per hour, and materials at cost plus markup — one line per task. Plumbing, carpentry, painting and tiling all on a single quote. Saved items mean your next quote takes two minutes on any phone.
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AI writes the scope
TradiQuote turns your task list into a tidy professional proposal — scope, materials, timeline and terms — in clear South African English. Edit anything before you send.
3
Client signs. Invoice sent.
Send the link via WhatsApp. The client signs on their phone and a deposit invoice goes out automatically — so you can buy the materials and start the same day on small jobs.
Common handyman line items & typical SA rates
Build your rate card once — quote ten times faster from day two
Line Item
Common Unit
Indicative SA range (2026)*
Callout / minimum-job fee
Per visit
R150 – R450 / visit
General handyman labour
Per hour
R250 – R550 / hour
Half-day / full-day labour
Per day
R1 200 – R3 200 / day
Minor plumbing (tap, washer, trap, leak)
Per job or per hour
R300 – R900 / job
Carpentry & door repairs (hang, plane, hinges)
Per job or per hour
R350 – R1 200 / job
Painting & patching (touch-up, small wall)
Per m² or per job
R45 – R120 / m²
Tiling repair (replace cracked tiles, re-grout)
Per tile or per m²
R150 – R450 / m²
Materials & consumables
At cost + markup
Cost + 10 – 25%
Registered electrician / gas work + CoC
Per job
Quote via specialist
*Rough 2026 market ranges to sanity-check against — they vary widely by area, skill, travel and the size of the job. Always set your own rates from your costs and margin. Note: certain electrical and gas work legally requires a registered specialist who issues a Certificate of Compliance (CoC) — quote that portion through a licensed practitioner. TradiQuote stores your rates so every quote uses your numbers.
No card. Pay R189/month only once it's winning you jobs. Cancel anytime.
Frequently asked questions
Questions SA handymen ask before signing up
How do I quote a handyman job with a callout fee and labour?
Add your callout fee as the first line item, then add labour per hour with the number of hours you expect, and TradiQuote multiplies it out. Add materials at cost plus your markup as separate lines. The client sees a clear breakdown of callout, time and parts — and your saved line items mean the next quote takes two minutes.
Can I put multiple trades in one handyman quote?
Yes — that is exactly what handymen need. List minor plumbing, a bit of carpentry, some painting and a tiling repair as separate line items on a single quote, each with its own labour and materials. The client gets one professional document for the whole job instead of three scrappy WhatsApp messages.
What is a typical handyman hourly rate in South Africa?
As an indicative 2026 guide, handyman labour commonly ranges around R250–R550 per hour depending on your area, skill level and the type of work, with many handymen also charging a callout or minimum-job fee. These are rough market ranges to sanity-check against — always set your own rates based on your costs, travel and margin.
What about electrical or gas work that needs a certificate?
Handymen can quote and do general repairs, but certain electrical and gas work legally requires a registered specialist who issues a Certificate of Compliance (CoC). For those parts, add a line item for a registered electrician or gas practitioner and the CoC, so the cost is agreed upfront and the work stays legal and insured.
Can clients pay a handyman deposit online?
Yes. Once the client signs the proposal, a deposit invoice with your banking details is created and sent automatically. They can pay by EFT or card, and you're notified when it clears — so you can buy materials and book the job without funding it yourself.
Quoting software for related trades
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