Small office handyman service startup checklist
For one person handling minor non-specialist repairs and installations in small offices. It excludes electrical, plumbing, and other work requiring licensed trades.
What to get
Business registration
General liability insurance
Small office handyman service menu
Commercial hourly rate
Minimum visit fee
Business client service agreement
Site access form
After-hours work policy
Work order template
Purchase approval limit form
Completion sign-off form
Invoice template
Tool bag
Cordless drill
Drill bit set
Screwdriver set
Hammer
Tape measure
Spirit level
Stud finder
Adjustable wrench
Pliers set
Step ladder
Wall anchor assortment
Wood screws assortment
Cable management clips
Furniture touch-up kit
Drop cloth
Safety glasses
Work gloves
Who this list is for
Small offices often need minor repairs and straightforward installations without bringing in a full facilities team. This checklist is for one person serving small business clients and excludes electrical, plumbing, and other work requiring licensed trades.
How to use this list
Start with Business registration, General liability insurance, the Small office handyman service menu, Commercial hourly rate, and Minimum visit fee. Build your client process with a Business client service agreement, Site access form, After-hours work policy, Work order template, Purchase approval limit form, Completion sign-off form, and Invoice template. Set these terms before taking the first office request.
Common mistakes
Do not treat an office as a casual household visit. Site access, after-hours rules, purchase limits, and sign-off should be documented. Do not accept electrical, plumbing, or other licensed-trade work outside the stated service. Avoid buying materials without checking the client’s purchase approval limit.
What is on this list
The standard tool setup includes a Tool bag, Cordless drill, Drill bit set, Screwdriver set, Hammer, Tape measure, Spirit level, Stud finder, Adjustable wrench, Pliers set, and Step ladder. Supplies include Wall anchor assortment, Wood screws assortment, Cable management clips, Furniture touch-up kit, and Drop cloth. Cross off tools you own and replenish hardware before office visits.
Before you go
Walk through the work order, site access details, and approved purchase limit before arrival. Pack Safety glasses and Work gloves, then stage the tool bag for a tidy office walk-through. Keep the completion sign-off and invoice template ready for the person authorized to close the job.
FAQ
Who is "Small office handyman service startup checklist" for?
Small offices often need minor repairs and straightforward installations without bringing in a full facilities team. This checklist is for one person serving small business clients and excludes electrical, plumbing, and other work requiring licensed trades.
How should I use "Small office handyman service startup checklist"?
Start with Business registration, General liability insurance, the Small office handyman service menu, Commercial hourly rate, and Minimum visit fee. Build your client process with a Business client service agreement, Site access form, After-hours work policy, Work order template, Purchase approval limit form, Completion sign-off form, and Invoice template…
What should I skip or avoid with "Small office handyman service startup checklist"?
Do not treat an office as a casual household visit. Site access, after-hours rules, purchase limits, and sign-off should be documented. Do not accept electrical, plumbing, or other licensed-trade work outside the stated service. Avoid buying materials without checking the client’s purchase approval limit.
What is on the "Small office handyman service startup checklist" list?
The standard tool setup includes a Tool bag, Cordless drill, Drill bit set, Screwdriver set, Hammer, Tape measure, Spirit level, Stud finder, Adjustable wrench, Pliers set, and Step ladder. Supplies include Wall anchor assortment, Wood screws assortment, Cable management clips, Furniture touch-up kit, and Drop cloth. Cross off tools you own and replenish ha…
What should I do before I go?
Walk through the work order, site access details, and approved purchase limit before arrival. Pack Safety glasses and Work gloves, then stage the tool bag for a tidy office walk-through. Keep the completion sign-off and invoice template ready for the person authorized to close the job.
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