Handyman material markup
Updated November 1, 2026 · QuoteCubby
Published markup ranges for materials, how consumables are usually handled, and how supply runs change your real hourly pay.
Published material markups
| Source | Markup |
|---|---|
| HomeGuide | 20%–50%+ |
| Angi (Sep 2026) | 10%–30% above retail |
| Taskrabbit (Oct 2026) | 10%–30% |
Why markup isn’t just profit
Buying materials takes time, you pay up front, and you handle returns and wrong parts. A supply run can easily take longer than the job. That’s why the calculator separates the markup, the supply run and consumables.
Worked example
| 2-hour job | Price | Real $/hour |
|---|---|---|
| No materials | $210 | $67.28 |
| $40 of materials, no markup | $250 | $67.28 |
| $40 of materials, 20% markup | $260 | $70.65 |
| $40 of materials, 20% markup + supply run | $315 | $71.19 |
Example only, using the calculator’s starter numbers: $75 per hour target, 20 minutes of setup and cleanup, a 15% buffer for surprises, $3 of consumables per working hour, 20% material markup, 10 round-trip miles at $0.35 per mile, 20 minutes of driving, $125 minimum, rounded up to $5. These are not market rates. The 45-minute supply run is a starter number.
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The free QuoteCubby handyman calculator prices a job from your estimated hours, difficulty and timing, adds materials with your markup, consumables, supply runs and the drive, and shows what you really earn per hour.
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How much do handymen mark up materials?
HomeGuide lists material markups of 20%–50%+; Angi and Taskrabbit list 10%–30% when the handyman buys the materials.
Do handymen charge for screws and nails?
HomeGuide says basic supplies for minor repairs (nuts, bolts, nails, screws) are included in their rates. The calculator has a consumables cost per working hour so these are covered.
Should the client buy the materials?
Some prefer to. Then there’s no markup, but add time if you still have to pick them up, and say in the quote who supplies what.
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Related guides
Sources
Price ranges are national figures published by the sources below (accessed November 1, 2026). Local prices vary a lot. QuoteCubby examples are illustrations, not market data.
- HomeGuide – How Much Does a Handyman Charge? (Aug 29, 2023)
- Angi – How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Handyman? [2026 Data] (updated Sep 23, 2026)
- Taskrabbit – Handyman Cost Guide (updated Oct 1, 2026)