Best software for handymen and property maintenance (UK)

Handymen and property maintenance firms do lots of small jobs, quote fast and often work for letting agents and landlords. That changes which software is good value. We compared the main UK options on their pricing pages, checked on 12 October 2026, based on published features and user reviews.

What does a handyman need from software?

• Lots of small jobs. Many jobs are an hour or two. Pricing that charges per job can get expensive; per-user or flat pricing often suits better.
• Quick quotes. Many jobs are quoted from a photo or a short visit. You want a saved price list ("hang a door", "fit a curtain pole") and a quote that goes out by text before you leave the drive.
• Photos before and after. Letting agents and landlords often want proof. Photos stored against the job settle disputes.
• Letting agent and landlord work. One agent may send jobs for dozens of properties. You need to bill the agent while recording the tenant's address and contact.
• Card payments on the spot. Taking payment before you leave beats chasing an invoice for three weeks.
• A shared diary once you take on a second person.

Most handyman work needs no certificates. The exception is if you also do electrical or gas work for landlords (see the callout below).

How do handyman apps compare?

VAT treatment is not stated on the Tradify or ServiceM8 pricing pages.

Which handyman app should you pick?

Jobber also lists handyman among its industries and has strong booking tools, but its UK pricing page showed US dollars when we checked, so we have left it off this list. For a wider round-up, see the best apps for tradesmen.

How should you set up letting agent and landlord work?

Agent work is where good software pays for itself. Set each letting agent up as the customer who pays, and each rented home as a separate site under that customer, with the tenant's name and phone number in the site notes. Then:

• Take photos before you start and when you finish, stored on the job, so the agent can see the work without a visit.
• Put the agent's order or reference number on every invoice, if they use one, so it matches their records.
• Use recurring jobs (Tradify Pro, ServiceM8's Recurring Jobs add-on) for regular checks such as gutter clearing or void property visits.
• Send one invoice per job, not per month, unless the agent asks otherwise. Tradify Plus can bulk invoice if they do.

If an agent wants live updates, Powered Now Premium includes a customer portal.

What does handyman software cost? Two worked examples

Which features matter most for handymen, and which can you skip?

Must have

• Saved price list and quick quotes sent by text or email.
• Card payments on the spot (Tap to Pay, a card reader or a payment link).
• Job photos and notes stored with the job and the property.
• Invoice reminders that chase late payers automatically.
• A link to your accounts (Xero, QuickBooks or Sage) so you never type an invoice twice. Our quote and invoice software guide goes deeper on this.

Nice to have

• Recurring jobs for regular maintenance visits for agents and landlords.
• Online booking so customers can pick a slot.
• Customer portal for agents who want updates without phoning you.

Usually skip

• Purchase orders and stock control. Handymen rarely hold enough stock to need them.
• Fleet tracking and dispatch tools built for 20+ engineers.
• Certificate packs, unless you are qualified to do the work below.

What mistakes should you avoid when switching?

1. Picking on price alone. Work out your monthly job count first; it decides whether per-job or per-user pricing is cheaper.
2. Not testing on your phone. Use the free trial for a real week of jobs. If you use Android, check ServiceM8's Android gaps before committing.
3. Typing your price list in by hand. Import it from a spreadsheet where the app allows (Tradify supports price-list imports).
4. Forgetting the agents. Set up each letting agent as the billing customer, with each property as a site, from day one.
5. Losing old records. Download PDFs of past invoices and photos before you close your old account.
6. Running two systems for months. Pick a cut-over date and stick to it.
7. Ignoring the accounts link. If your accountant uses Sage, note that we found Sage on Tradify but not on ServiceM8, YourTradebase or Powered Now. Check before you sign up, not after.

See every trade guide from the Software for Tradespeople home page.