Quoting guides for UK trades.Write it, price it, win it.
Short answer
Short, practical guides on quoting for UK tradespeople: what to put in a quote, a template you can copy, the legal difference between a quote and an estimate, how to price a job, how much deposit to take, and how to follow up so the quote turns into work.
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How to write a quote for a job (UK guide for trades)
What to put in a quote for a job in the UK: your details, the scope, itemised prices, VAT, validity, deposit and cancellation rights. With a checklist and an example.
Free quote template for tradesmen (UK)
A free quote template for UK tradesmen and builders. Copy the layout, the wording and the terms, or let Upheld fill it in from a two minute voice note.
Quote vs estimate: the difference in the UK
A quote is a fixed price; an estimate is a best guess. What the difference means in UK law, when to use each, and how to word them so you are not caught out.
How to follow up on a quote (with email and text examples)
When and how to follow up on a quote you have sent, with example texts and emails for trades. Plus how to know when the customer is actually looking at it.
Deposits for building work: how much to ask for (UK)
How much deposit a UK builder or trade can ask for, what the law says, what consumer advice tells homeowners, and how to take a deposit without putting the customer off.
How to price a job as a tradesman or contractor (UK)
How to price a job properly: materials, markup, labour, overheads, profit and VAT. A worked example for UK trades and contractors, and how to price faster.
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