Practical guides for UK tradesmen. Quoting, pricing, tax, and the business side of the tools.
26 August 2026 · 7 min read
Every guide on builder deposits is written to make your customer suspicious of you. Here is how much to ask for, the words that get a yes, and the 14-day cancellation rule that can claw a deposit back a year later.
10 August 2026 · 9 min read
Do you pay CIS on materials? Only the cost you actually paid is exempt, so your markup gets taxed as labour. How the deduction really works and how to invoice for it.
9 August 2026 · 10 min read
A customer won't pay for work done? What UK tradespeople can legally do: chasing, interest, the letter before action, and small claims. Plus why you can't rip the work out.
8 July 2026 · 7 min read
Quote vs estimate: what's the difference, which is legally binding in the UK, and when should you use each? A plain-English guide for tradespeople who want to get paid.
4 July 2026 · 6 min read
Get more from BuilderBuddy's quote generator: how electricians, plumbers and builders use the quoting software to send accurate, professional quotes in seconds.
2 June 2026 · 7 min read
How to write a builder's quote that wins work: the 9 things every professional building quote must include, quote vs estimate, VAT and validity explained.