GuidesQuoting, explained in plain English.
Short, practical answers to the questions every tradesperson has about quotes: what to put on one, what to charge, where VAT comes in and what to do when a customer goes quiet. Written for UK trades, with links to the official sources.
How to write a quote for a trade job
What goes on a quote, in what order, with a worked example for a bathroom refit.
Quote or estimate: what is the difference?
One is a fixed price, the other is a best guess. Which to give, and what to do when you can't see the whole job.
VAT on quotes for tradespeople
When you have to charge it, how to show it, and the reduced rates and reverse charge that catch people out.
How to price a job
Labour, materials, overheads and profit: a simple way to build a price you can stand behind.
How long should a quote be valid?
Why 30 days is the usual answer, when to go shorter, and what to do when a customer comes back late.
How to follow up a quote
When to chase, what to say, and when to let it go. With messages you can copy.
Should you take a deposit?
How much is reasonable, how to word it on the quote, and what happens if the customer cancels.
