Free Handyman estimate app — built for San Francisco handymen
PayOnce is a no-subscription estimate app made for handymen working in San Francisco, California. 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 San Francisco handymen
SF's narrow lots and Victorian-era stock mean every job is custom — sending a clean PDF quote from your phone is a real edge against the bigger franchises.
San Francisco sales tax tip: the combined rate in San Francisco, CA runs around 8.625% as of 2026. Save it once in PayOnce settings and every line item auto-calculates the tax.
Why handymen in San Francisco use PayOnce
- Quote on-site in a minute — built for someone standing in a San Francisco customer's yard, not at a desk.
- Starter handyman price list — load common items so they autocomplete; edit prices once for your San Francisco 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 San Francisco, CA. Unlimited quotes, no signup, no subscription.
Does the local sales tax preload?
Set your tax rate once in PayOnce — in San Francisco, CA the combined sales tax is roughly 8.625%. 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.