FREE QUOTE TEMPLATE
How to write a quote for plastering jobs
A good quote wins the job before you've picked up a tool. Here's what to put on one, with real examples from plasterers, and the quick way to make your own.
What every quote should include
- Your business details. Name, phone, email and your logo, so it's obvious who it's from.
- A quote number and date. So you and your customer can refer back to it.
- A clear scope of work. Exactly what you'll do, in plain English. It's what stops arguments later.
- Labour and parts. Splitting them out shows where the money goes and builds trust.
- VAT, if you're registered. Show the subtotal, VAT at 20% and the total, plus your VAT number.
- How long the price stands. "Valid for 30 days" protects you if material prices go up.
- Payment terms. When you expect to be paid, e.g. within 14 days of completion.
Example plastering quotes
On the left, the notes typed into Deroci. On the right, what the customer received.
Skim a room
YOU TYPE
skimmed bedroom walls and ceiling, 1 day, charge 380
YOUR CUSTOMER GETS
Your business name
- Skim bedroom walls and ceiling
Labour
1 day
Total£380.00
Patch repair
YOU TYPE
patched and skimmed hallway after rewire, 4 hours, charge 180
YOUR CUSTOMER GETS
Your business name
- Patch and skim hallway after rewire
Labour
4 hours
Total£180.00
Board & skim
YOU TYPE
boarded and skimmed kitchen ceiling, 2 days, materials 90, charge 560
YOUR CUSTOMER GETS
Your business name
- Board and skim kitchen ceiling
Labour
2 days
Parts & materials
Total£560.00
Make yours in 20 seconds
Type the job like a text. Deroci lays it out with your logo and details, and your customer can accept it from their phone.
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