Free Handyman estimate app — built for Chicago handymen
PayOnce is a no-subscription estimate app made for handymen working in Chicago, Illinois. Add your line items (hourly labor, TV mounting, drywall patch, faucet swap), brand the PDF with your business name, and text or email it to the customer straight from your phone — in about a minute. Free, no monthly fee.
Start a free quote →Built for Chicago handymen
Chicago's brutal winters drive steady gutter, tree, and fence-repair demand; the city's older stock keeps handyman work in demand year-round.
Chicago sales tax tip: the combined rate in Chicago, IL runs around 10.25% as of 2026. Save it once in PayOnce settings and every line item auto-calculates the tax.
Why handymen in Chicago use PayOnce
- Quote on-site in a minute — built for someone standing in a Chicago customer's yard, not at a desk.
- Starter handyman price list — load common items so they autocomplete; edit prices once for your Chicago market.
- Looks professional — your business name, a quote number, date, and "valid 30 days" line.
- Send + track — text or email the PDF; mark it Approved when the customer signs.
- Free — no subscription, no sign-up. Quotes save to your phone.
FAQ
Is there a free handyman estimate app?
Yes — PayOnce is free to use for handymen in Chicago, IL. Unlimited quotes, no signup, no subscription.
Does the local sales tax preload?
Set your tax rate once in PayOnce — in Chicago, IL the combined sales tax is roughly 10.25%. Every line item then calculates correctly without re-entering it.
Do I need to sign up?
No. Open it in your phone's browser and start quoting — your data stays on your device.