Handyman Job Costing Spreadsheet & Materials Markup Calculator (.xlsx)

List materials with your own waste factor and markup, add labor, and compare estimated vs actual cost on every handyman job.

What's inside

• Job Costing Workbook (EXAMPLE + BLANK, .xlsx): Setup, Materials List, Labor, Job Cost Summary (estimated vs actual), Variance Log, Supplier Notes, Job List and Dashboard
• Job Costing Guide (PDF): markup vs margin with an invented example, choosing your own waste factors, and how it pairs with the Handyman Pricing kit (DPF-003)
• Start Here guide and license

Format: one zip file, delivered instantly by email after purchase.

Spreadsheet compatibility: Excel .xlsx file, no macros. Tested in Google Sheets; Microsoft Excel test pending.

Good to know

• Waste and markup percentages are your own choice; the EXAMPLE values are invented and aren't a standard.
• Contractor licensing limits vary by state: check your state's rules (not legal advice).
• The tools help you track costs; they don't guarantee profit or results.

How it was made: The text was drafted with AI assistance, then reviewed. Cover images are illustrations created with AI. The people shown are fictional, not customers.

License: use in your own business; no resale, sharing or redistribution.

Refunds: All sales are final. This kit is an instant digital download, so we don't offer refunds once your order is placed. If a file is broken, missing or not as described, email [email protected] with your order number and we'll send you a working replacement file; if we can't provide a working file that matches this description, we'll refund your order. If you bought the same kit twice by mistake, email us within 14 days of the second order and we'll refund the duplicate order. Nothing in this policy limits any rights you have under law that can't be waived.

Seller: Ryan Via, doing business as The Collective's Digital Archive.