Contractor Guides & Templates

Free practical guides for UK tradespeople — quoting, winning jobs, and running a better trade business.

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Trade quote templates

What to include and how to price it, trade by trade — with current UK benchmark figures.

Electrician Quote Template UK — Rewires, Consumer Units & Part P

Free electrician quote template for UK sparks. Covers rewires, consumer unit changes, Part P notification and certification — with 2026 benchmark prices.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly6 min read

Plumber Quote Template UK — Bathrooms, Boilers & Gas Safe Scope

Free plumbing quote template for UK plumbers. Covers bathroom refits, boiler swaps and where Gas Safe registration draws the line — with 2026 benchmark prices.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly6 min read

Plasterer Quote Template UK — Priced Per m², The Right Way

Free plastering quote template for UK plasterers. Skim, board-and-skim and ceiling rates per m², what to exclude, and 2026 benchmark prices.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly6 min read

Landscaping Quote Template UK — Patios, Turf, Fencing & Decking

Free landscaping quote template for UK landscapers. Patios and decking per m², fencing per metre, turfing, groundworks and 2026 benchmark prices.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly6 min read

How to Quote a Home Extension UK (Template & Pricing Guide)

How to write a winning home extension quote in the UK. Covers what to include, how to price the job, and how to present your quote professionally.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly7 min read

Driveway Quote Template UK — How to Price & Present Driveway Jobs

Free driveway quote template for UK contractors. Covers what to include, how to price block paving and resin driveways, and how to win more driveway contracts.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly6 min read

Kitchen Fitting Quote UK — What to Include & How to Price It

How to write a professional kitchen fitting quote in the UK. Covers what to include, how to price the job, and how to win more kitchen contracts.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly6 min read

How to Quote a Bathroom Renovation UK (Template & Pricing Guide)

Everything you need to quote a bathroom renovation in the UK. Covers what to include, how to price the job, and how to present your quote professionally.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly6 min read

Roofing Quote Template UK — What to Include & How to Price It

Free roofing quote template for UK contractors. Covers what to include, how to price roofing jobs, and how to present quotes that win work.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly7 min read

Builder Estimate Template UK (Free Download & Guide)

Free builder estimate template for UK tradespeople. What to include, how to price it, and how to make your estimate win the job.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly6 min read

Comparisons & choosing software

Verified, dated prices and honest head-to-heads — including when a rival is the better buy.

Speqly vs Tradify (2026): Which Fits Your Trade Business?

Honest head-to-head for UK trades: Tradify for full job management, Speqly for AI quoting from photos. Verified prices, real trade-offs, and who should pick which.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly4 min read

Speqly vs Qted (2026): The Two AI Quoting Apps Compared

Both use AI and photos to build quotes for UK trades. The differences that matter: client-facing visuals, Xero sync, booking caps, and how you pay. Verified 2026 prices.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly4 min read

Speqly vs Payaca (2026): Different Tools, Different Budgets

Payaca starts at £299/month with no trial and now targets renewables installers; Speqly from £7 per project for general trades. The honest comparison.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly4 min read

UK Quoting Software Prices Compared (2026)

What quoting software actually costs UK trades in 2026: Tradify, Powered Now, YourTradebase, Buildxact, Qted, Payaca and Speqly, with per-project maths and honest recommendations.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly5 min read

Quoting Software With No Subscription: Pay Per Quote (UK)

Don't quote enough to justify £30–£80 a month? Pay-per-quote options for UK trades, what they cost, and when a subscription actually is the better deal.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly3 min read

A Quoting App That Works With Xero and QuickBooks (UK)

How to quote from your phone and have the accepted job land in your accounts package as a draft invoice — no retyping. What to look for and which tools actually integrate.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly4 min read

Payaca Alternatives for Small Trades (2026)

Payaca now starts at £299/month with no free trial. Honest alternatives for sole traders and small crews, by what you actually need, with verified 2026 prices.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly4 min read

Best Quoting Software for UK Contractors (2026 Comparison)

Comparing the best quoting and proposal software for UK tradespeople. Honest breakdown of features, pricing, and which is right for your trade.

By Alexis Boshoff, Founder of Speqly9 min read

Winning work & pricing

The craft of quoting: what wins jobs, what loses them, and how to defend your price.

Tax & money

CIS, VAT and the paperwork that gets you paid without delays.