Guides for tradespeople
Short, practical answers to the questions tradespeople ask about quoting. Written for the UK, in plain English.
How to write a quote for a job (UK)
Step by step, from your details to how the customer says yes, with a worked example.
Quote vs estimate: what's the difference?
A fixed price or an informed guess? When to use each and how to word them.
Should you add VAT to a quote? (UK guide)
When you must register, how to show VAT, and making the total clear.
How much deposit should a tradesperson ask for?
No legal fixed amount. How to word a deposit, and the 14-day cancellation rule.
What to put in a building or electrical quote
Drawings, exclusions and stages for builders; Part P and certificates for electricians.
General guidance for UK tradespeople, not legal or tax advice.
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