Estimating, Pricing & Business

What this certification means

Estimating, Pricing & Business is the credential that separates a busy handyman from a profitable one. It covers pricing models, quoting, change orders, insurance, and the customer-facing habits that produce repeat work and referrals.

What it covers

• Hourly vs flat-rate vs day-rate pricing, and when each fits
• Calculating your true cost per billable hour
• Estimating materials, waste factors, and markup
• Minimum service call fees and trip charges
• Writing an estimate a customer can say yes to
• Change orders and scope creep control
• Deposits, progress payments, and getting paid
• General liability insurance, bonding, and workers comp basics
• Contracts, warranties, and what your state requires in writing
• Reviews, referrals, and building a repeat customer base

Who this is for

Independent handymen running their own book of business, and anyone about to go out on their own.