How long does it take you to quote a job? An hour? Two? And how often do you underquote because you forgot to include something, or overquote because you're just guessing at material costs?
Accurate quoting is the difference between profitable jobs and ones that cost you money. Yet most contractors are still doing it the hard way: scribbling on paper, pulling numbers from memory, hoping they haven't missed anything.
The Hidden Cost of Bad Quotes
Every underpriced job eats into your profit. Every overpriced quote loses you work. And the time you spend calculating? That's time you're not earning.
Here's what bad quoting actually costs you:
- Underquoting by just 5% on a £5,000 job = £250 out of your pocket
- Spending 2 hours per quote instead of 30 minutes = hours of lost productivity every week
- Forgetting overhead costs like fuel, insurance, and tool wear = slow profit leak
- Inconsistent pricing = customers comparing your quotes and questioning your credibility
What Professional Quoting Looks Like
The best contractors use systems. They have their material costs, labour rates, and overheads calculated and ready. When a job comes in, they input the specifics and get an accurate quote in minutes, not hours.
That's exactly why we built our Excel Quoting Calculator Templates.
How Our Calculator Templates Work
Each template is designed specifically for your trade. No generic one-size-fits-all nonsense. Just the inputs you actually need:
- Input Sheet: Enter job-specific details (measurements, materials, complexity). Protected cells prevent accidental formula changes.
- Database Sheet: Your pricing reference. Update material costs once, and every quote automatically uses the new prices.
- Quote Sheet: Customer-ready output. Professional formatting, clear breakdown, ready to email or print as PDF.
- Instructions: Step-by-step guide so you're productive from day one.
Available Templates
Roofing Calculator - £6.99
Complete quoting system for roofers. Handles everything from minor repairs to full re-roofs. Calculates materials (tiles, felt, battens, lead), labour, scaffold hire, waste removal, and overheads. Includes profit margin calculations and travel costs.
Plumbing Calculator - £3.99
Built for plumbers and heating engineers. Covers bathroom installations, boiler replacements, radiator systems, and general repairs. Material database includes common fittings, pipe, and fixtures with easy quantity calculations.
Electrical Calculator - Coming Soon
Currently in development for electricians. Will cover domestic rewires, consumer unit upgrades, lighting installations, and general electrical work. Join the waitlist to be notified when it launches.
"I used to spend my evenings doing paperwork. Now I quote in 20 minutes and spend that time with my family instead."
Why Excel?
No apps to learn. No monthly subscriptions. No internet required on site. Excel works on your laptop, your tablet, even your phone. You already know how to use it.
Plus, you own it forever. One payment, lifetime use. Update it as your prices change. It's your tool.
Works In Sheets Too
Don't have Excel? No problem. All our templates are tested in Microsoft Excel, Google Sheets and LibreOffice Calc (which is free). Same functionality, zero extra cost.
What You Get
- Complete Excel template for your trade
- Pre-built database of common materials and costs
- Professional quote output ready for customers
- Step-by-step instructions
- Lifetime updates to the template
- Email support if you get stuck
Stop Leaving Money On The Table
Every quote you underestimate costs you profit. Every hour you spend on paperwork is an hour you're not earning. A proper quoting system pays for itself on the first job.
