Handyman website builder vs DIY builders: what you get

If you are weighing a handyman website builder against a DIY builder, this demo shows what a done-for-you site includes: Union Hill Handyman Co. in Kansas City, with its pages, request form and admin CRM ready to try.

Insured · Background-checked techs · KC metro both sides of State LineMon–Sat · Sample (816) 555-0143

Kansas City · Midtown · Brookside · Northland

Your whole honey-do list, one visit

Union Hill sends one skilled tech with a fully stocked van to knock out the small jobs that pile up: a dripping faucet, a sticky door, the TV that still isn't mounted. Clear hourly pricing, no trip charge, and we clean up. This is a demo, not a real handyman service.

Build my to-do list
Leather tool belt loaded with hammers, pliers, and hand tools
$0trip charge in the metro
2 hrarrival windows, texted ahead
4.9average rating, 1,100+ jobs
1 yrworkmanship guarantee

To-do list builder

Tick your jobs, see the time and price

Times are what our techs average on real Kansas City jobs. We book the right-size visit so you're not paying for a full day when you need two hours, or rushing a full day into a half.

  • First hour $115, then $85 per hour in 30-minute steps
  • Half-day (4 hrs) $365 · Full day (8 hrs) $650
  • Unfinished time? You only pay for what we use

My to-do list

Est. time 0 · —$0

Rates

Simple pricing, posted right here

Visit typeTimePriceBest for
Quick fixUnder 2 hrs$115 first hour, then $85/hrOne or two small jobs
Half dayUp to 4 hrs$365A short to-do list
Full dayUp to 8 hrs$650Move-ins, rental turnovers, big lists
Multi-day project2+ daysFixed quoteSmall carpentry, deck repairs, bathroom refresh

Materials

You buy it, we buy it, or we order it

Materials are where handyman bills get fuzzy. Pick one of three options when you book and you'll see it on your invoice line by line.

Customer supplied

You buy the fixture, faucet, or hardware. Send us a photo of the box and we'll confirm it fits before the visit. No markup.

$0 materials fee

We supply

Common items (anchors, caulk, drywall mud, fasteners) come from the van. We bring receipts for anything else.

Cost + 10%, one supply run included
Special orders

We order it

Matching trim, specialty hinges, cabinet parts, or composite boards. You get the order confirmation and tracking.

50% materials deposit
Ordered→Tracking sent to you→On site→Visit confirmed

What we fix

If it's on your list, it's probably on ours

Walls & drywall

Holes, cracks, water stains, texture matching, and touch-up paint.

Doors & windows

Sticking doors, new hardware, weatherstripping, screen repairs.

Mounting & hanging

TVs, shelves, mirrors, curtain rods, and art on plaster or drywall.

Light plumbing & electrical

Faucets, toilets, fixtures, and switches. Licensed trades for anything bigger.

Carpentry

Trim, rotten deck boards, stair railings, and closet shelving.

Reviews

Kansas City lists, crossed off

“Seven items in one half-day visit. He even re-hung the closet door I'd been planning to fix for two years.”

— Erin, Brookside

“Ordered matching trim for our 1920s house and texted me tracking. Showed up the day after it arrived.”

— Marcus, Union Hill

“I bought the light fixtures, they installed all four in under two hours. No markup games.”

— Dee, Overland Park

FAQ

Handyman questions

Is there a minimum?

One hour ($115). Most visits run two to four hours once you add the small stuff.

Do you work for landlords?

Yes. Rental turnovers and punch lists with photo reports for owners who aren't local.

What don't you do?

Anything that needs a permit or a licensed plumber or electrician: panel work, new circuits, gas lines, and water heaters. We'll refer you to someone good.

Service areas

Both sides of State Line

Kansas City, MOOverland Park, KSIndependence, MOLee's Summit, MOOlathe, KSNorth Kansas City, MORaytown, MOShawnee, KS

Behind the website

Every to-do list lands in the admin CRM

This example comes with a working admin CRM demo. Send a test request, then open the admin to schedule the visit, set the job size, track materials on order, and invoice the work. Test requests use made-up details and stay in this browser.

Open the admin CRM

Send us the list. We'll bring the tools.

Book a 2-hour arrival window online or call the office. Most visits happen within the week.

Call (816) 555-0143