For UK joiners, carpenters & fitters
Cost bespoke work properly — workshop hours included
Bespoke joinery is easy to under-price because so much of the work happens before you get to site. TradeSmart lets you cost timber, ironmongery, finishing and workshop hours in one calculation, quote it clearly, and keep your machinery servicing and warranties in one place.
The admin problems joiners & carpenters tell us about
Workshop time isn't on the invoice
Include machining, assembly and finishing hours in the price, not just the days spent on site.
Timber waste and offcuts
Build a wastage percentage into materials so a run of hardwood doesn't quietly cost you the margin.
Tools and machinery upkeep
Track servicing dates, warranties and replacement costs for saws, routers and vans in one register.
How a joinery business uses TradeSmart
- 1Cost timber, ironmongery, finish and workshop hours with a wastage allowance.
- 2Quote bespoke work with each element itemised so clients can see the value.
- 3Track machinery servicing and warranty dates in the equipment tracker.
- 4Log timber merchant spend against the job for accurate margins.
Best tools for joiners & carpenters
£1 per tool per month + VAT. Every tool below is also included in the £5 a month bundle.
Job Pricing & Profit Calculator
Calculate job costs and profits
Equipment Tracker
Track kit, warranties and servicing
Quote & Invoice Pack
Professional quote and invoice templates
Expenses Tracker
Log expenses and VAT
Try before you subscribe
Our free day rate calculator and free invoice & quote template are open to everyone — no account needed.
Joiners & Carpenters — common questions
- Can I include a wastage allowance in pricing?
- Yes — add a percentage to materials so offcuts and mistakes are priced in from the start.
- Does the equipment tracker cover vans and plant?
- Yes — anything with a purchase date, service interval or warranty can be tracked.
Best value
Everything a joinery business needs for £5 a month + VAT
- All ten tools unlocked
- Cancel any time from account settings
- UK VAT handled throughout