Quoting Software Built for UK Builders

Break multi-stage jobs into clear line items, set your deposit and stage payments, and send a branded quote the customer can accept online.

Built for how builders actually price work

  • Multi-stage jobs stay readable: groundwork, first fix, second fix and finishing as separate lines the customer can follow.
  • Deposits and stage payments in your payment terms on every quote — protect your cash flow before a spade goes in the ground.
  • A variations-friendly format: clear scope per line means the unexpected becomes an agreed extra, not a dispute.
  • A library of common building jobs — extensions day rates, patios, plastering, RSJs — with UK guide prices.

Worked example: patio and garden wall

A staged outdoor job with a deposit — every stage priced separately.

  • Excavate and lay 15m² sandstone patio — 15 m² @ £95 — £1425.00
  • Build 6m single-skin garden wall — 6 m @ £180 — £1080.00
  • Waste removal and site clean-up — 1 — £180.00

Subtotal £2,685.00 · VAT (20%) £537.00 · Total £3,222.00 — with a 25% deposit and balance on completion in the payment terms.

Frequently asked questions

How do I quote a building job in the UK?

Break the job into stages, price each from labour days and materials plus markup, add plant, skip and waste costs, and state a deposit and stage payments in your terms. A short variations clause protects you when the unexpected appears behind a wall.

How much deposit should a builder ask for?

For small-to-medium domestic jobs, 20–30% is common, with stage payments on larger projects tied to milestones. Put the schedule in writing on the quote — it sets expectations and protects your cash flow.

Should builders use a quote or an estimate?

A fixed quote for well-defined work; an estimate where genuine unknowns remain. Whichever you use, label it clearly — an accepted fixed-price quote is generally binding, so pair it with a variations clause for unforeseen conditions.

What should a builder's quote include?

Your business details and VAT number, the customer and site address, a numbered and dated quote, a stage-by-stage itemised breakdown, the total with VAT shown separately, deposit and stage-payment terms, a validity period, and a variations clause.

Can customers accept my quote online?

Yes — every ITQ quote gets a shareable link where the customer sees the itemised quote on their phone and can accept or decline on the spot. You see when it was opened and get the decision instantly.