Recording Materials Used on Handyman Jobs
Every Job Uses Something
Anchors, caulk, wire nuts, a wax ring, a box of deck screws. Small items add up to real money over a month.
What to Write
In materials used, a short description: "2 tubes silicone caulk, 1 towel bar". In materials cost, the dollar amount spent for this job.
Billing Materials
If you bill materials separately, the office has the list and cost on the job when building the invoice. If you include materials in flat prices, the cost tells you whether the price still works.
Receipts
Keep a habit for receipts, such as a photo on the job or one envelope per week. The number on the job and the receipt should match.
Truck Stock
Common items from truck stock still count. Even a rough cost helps keep prices honest.
Keep Reading
Next in this series: Taking Before and After Photos in the Handyman App. Before that came Logging Hours on Site in the Handyman App. For the full picture, go back to the handyman app overview.
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