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8 tasks

Handyman Work Checklist

Break small works into comparable tasks so every quote is clear before booking.

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Total time

3.3 hours-9.7 hours

Skill level

Confident DIY

DIY budget

$120-$580

Pro budget

$860-$1,820

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Tick off each task as you go, or print the page when you want a paper copy.

Progress0 / 8 complete

Prep and repairs

2 tasks

Confirm whether pricing is hourly, fixed, or capped with exclusions.

Medium30 min-1.5 hoursDIY $20-$90Pro $120-$260

Confirm whether pricing is hourly, fixed, or capped with exclusions.

Medium30 min-1.5 hoursDIY $20-$90Pro $120-$260

Core tasks

6 tasks

Write each individual task and any supplied parts or materials.

Medium30 min-1.5 hoursDIY $20-$90Pro $120-$260

Check access, parking, ladder safety, and disposal responsibilities.

Easy10 min-20 minDIY $0-$20Pro $70-$130

Agree how extra tasks are approved if discovered on site.

Medium30 min-1.5 hoursDIY $20-$90Pro $120-$260

Write each individual task and any supplied parts or materials.

Medium30 min-1.5 hoursDIY $20-$90Pro $120-$260

Check access, parking, ladder safety, and disposal responsibilities.

Easy10 min-20 minDIY $0-$20Pro $70-$130

Agree how extra tasks are approved if discovered on site.

Medium30 min-1.5 hoursDIY $20-$90Pro $120-$260

FAQ

Checklist questions

Why are checklists useful before hiring a provider?

They help you compare requirements consistently, avoid missing prep tasks, and communicate your brief clearly.

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Checklists are general guidance and should be adapted to your location, project scale, and any council or regulatory requirements.

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Tools needed

Likely tools

Measuring tapeNotebookScrewdriver

Tools are inferred from the checklist items, so adapt the list to your actual site conditions and materials.

Estimated cost

DIY vs pro

Task	DIY cost	Pro cost
Confirm whether pricing is hourly, fixed, or capped with exclusions.	$20-$90	$120-$260
Confirm whether pricing is hourly, fixed, or capped with exclusions.	$20-$90	$120-$260

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Confirm whether pricing is hourly, fixed, or capped with exclusions.

30 min-1.5 hours · $120-$260

Confirm whether pricing is hourly, fixed, or capped with exclusions.

30 min-1.5 hours · $120-$260

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