Guides for tradespeople
Straight talk on quoting: how to price jobs, what to put on a quote, and how to win more work without sounding like a salesperson.
Quoting basics
Quote vs estimate: what's the difference?
A quote is a fixed price you commit to. An estimate is your best guess. Knowing the difference protects your margin and keeps customers happy.
What every professional quote should include
The line items every professional quote needs: scope, price breakdown, inclusions and exclusions, timeline, terms, and how to accept. A practical checklist.
Do sole trader tradespeople need to charge VAT?
Whether a sole trader tradesperson needs to register for and charge VAT depends on turnover. Here's how the threshold works and what it means for your quotes.
Trade guides
How to quote for a bathroom renovation
How to quote a bathroom renovation properly: what to survey, the line items to break out, the exclusions to flag, and how to structure the price.
How to quote for a boiler replacement
How to quote a boiler replacement as a Gas Safe engineer: what to survey, the line items to include, flue and gas considerations, and how to present the price.
How to price a house rewire
How to price a full or partial house rewire: what to survey, the points to count, certification and making good, and how to structure the quote.
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