For UK painters & decorators
Quote room by room and win more of the work you price
Decorating is priced on time, coverage and preparation — and prep is where quotes go wrong. TradeSmart helps you build a price from surface areas, coats and prep hours, present it as a professional quote that beats a scribbled figure, and keep past customers warm for repeat work.
The admin problems painters & decorators tell us about
Prep time under-estimated
Price stripping, filling and sanding as their own line so a tired Victorian hallway isn't quoted like a new build.
Quotes that look homemade
Send a branded, itemised quote by email in minutes — the presentation alone wins jobs against a text message price.
Repeat customers forgotten
Keep colours, brands and finishes on the customer record so a follow-up job is quick to price and easy to prompt.
How a decorating business uses TradeSmart
- 1Price by area, coats and prep hours with materials and markup included.
- 2Send the quote the same day you measure up.
- 3Record paint brands and colours against the customer for future work.
- 4Plan referral and social posts in the marketing planner between jobs.
Best tools for painters & decorators
£1 per tool per month + VAT. Every tool below is also included in the £5 a month bundle.
Quote & Invoice Pack
Professional quote and invoice templates
Job Pricing & Profit Calculator
Calculate job costs and profits
Marketing Planner
Plan and track your marketing
Customer & Job Management
Manage customers and jobs
Try before you subscribe
Our free day rate calculator and free invoice & quote template are open to everyone — no account needed.
Painters & Decorators — common questions
- Can I save standard rates for coats and prep?
- Yes — set your rates once and reuse them, so every quote is consistent and quick.
- Will it help me get more enquiries?
- The marketing planner gives you a simple, trackable plan for reviews, referrals and posts — no agency required.
Best value
Everything a decorating business needs for £5 a month + VAT
- All ten tools unlocked
- Cancel any time from account settings
- UK VAT handled throughout