Handyman software
to book, quote & get paid without the hassle.

Why UK handyman businesses choose HiveSuite

Handyman work is fast-paced - short jobs, lots of customers, and a diary that changes by the hour. HiveSuite gives you one place to manage enquiries, quotes, scheduling, invoicing, and payments without drowning in admin. Whether you are a sole trader fitting shelves and hanging doors, or running a small team covering everything from tiling to flat-pack assembly, HiveSuite keeps your business organised.

HiveSuite is UK-built, priced in GBP including VAT, and designed for how UK trade businesses actually work. No per-user pricing, no feature locks - every plan includes everything from day one.

Taking online enquiries and booking requests

Handyman businesses live on a steady flow of new enquiries. HiveSuite includes embeddable forms you can add to your website so customers can request work at any time - even when you are mid-job and cannot answer the phone. When a customer fills in the form, it creates a customer record and draft quote in HiveSuite automatically. No copy-pasting from emails, no scribbling details on paper.

The customer portal lets your customers check the status of their booking, approve quotes, and pay invoices without needing to call you. Less time on the phone, more time earning.

Quoting for handyman jobs on your phone

Handyman work is often quoted on the spot. With HiveSuite you can build a professional, branded quote on your phone while still at the customer's property. Add line items for labour, materials, and any extras, then send it by email before you have left.

HiveAssist, the built-in AI assistant, drafts quote line items from a short description of the job. Describe the work - "fit 5 shelves, assemble 2 wardrobes, hang 3 doors" - and get a structured quote with pricing that you review, adjust, and send. For larger jobs, send multi-option quotes so the customer can choose between a basic and a premium finish.

Quotes can be accepted online by the customer with a single click. Once accepted, convert to an invoice in one tap.

Scheduling your day as a handyman

Handyman businesses often fit multiple jobs into a single day, and the schedule changes constantly. HivePlanner is a visual drag-and-drop calendar that lets you lay out your week clearly - see which jobs are where, how long each should take, and plan travel time between them.

If a customer cancels or a job runs over, drag it to a new slot in seconds. For handyman businesses with a small team, assign jobs to specific people and they see updates instantly on the HiveCrew app with one-tap directions to the next job.

Invoicing and getting paid on the spot

The best time to get paid for handyman work is before you leave the customer's property. HiveSuite makes this easy - convert any accepted quote to an invoice in one tap. Every invoice includes a Stripe payment link so the customer can pay by card immediately from their phone. Most customers pay before you pack up your tools.

For regular customers or ongoing maintenance agreements, set up recurring invoices that go out automatically. The invoice reminder board tracks every outstanding payment at a glance so you always know who to chase.

Building repeat business with the customer portal

Handyman businesses thrive on repeat customers. The HiveSuite customer portal gives your customers a branded login where they can view their job history, approve new quotes, check job status, and pay invoices - all without needing to call you. When they need work done again, they can submit a new request directly through the portal.

This makes your business feel professional and established, even if you are a one-person operation. Customers who can easily book and pay are customers who come back.

AI-powered reporting for your handyman business

HiveIntel turns your job data into clear, actionable reports without spreadsheets. Ask questions in plain English: "what did I earn this week", "who owes me money", "what are my busiest days", "which job types bring in the most revenue". Get instant answers as charts, tables, or dashboards that you can save and schedule for regular email delivery.

Built for UK handyman businesses, not adapted from a US product

Many job management platforms are built for the US market and adapted for the UK as an afterthought. HiveSuite is designed from the ground up for UK trade businesses - GBP pricing that includes VAT and workflows that match how UK handyman businesses actually operate.

The Solo plan starts from just £34.99 per month with a 30-day free trial and no credit card required. Every plan includes every feature - HiveCRM, HivePlanner, HiveIntel, HiveCrew, Customer Portal, and Stripe payments.