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AI quoting tools for painters and decorators in the UK
Decorating quotes are often priced per room or by day, and disputes usually come from preparation: how much filling, which surfaces, and how many coats. A clear quote template and an AI assistant to write the scope solve most of that.
Prices were re-checked on each provider's own page; the date is next to each one. Rules and figures from GOV.UK are linked where they're used.
Per room or per day
Decide whether you quote per room, per day or per square metre, and say which in the quote. The day-rate calculator helps you set the rate.
Preparation and coats
List preparation (filling, sanding, caulking, mist coats on new plaster), the number of coats, the paint brand and finish, and whether paint is included.
Options
Offer woodwork, ceilings and feature walls as optional items the customer can tick.
The options, with prices
| Tool | Price and free plan | UK notes and source |
|---|---|---|
| Tradify Job management for tradespeople: quotes, scheduling, timesheets and invoices. | Lite: £34 per user a month. Pro: £37. Plus: £44. Optional Instant Website £10 a month; text messages £0.10 each. 14-day free trial. No free plan; 14-day free trial with all features. | UK pricing in pounds, UK phone support. Source, checked 15 October 2026 |
| YourTradebase Quotes, jobs, invoices and payment reminders for UK tradespeople, with one flat monthly price. | £29 a month, plus £15 a month for each additional user. Two months free if you pay annually. Prices subject to VAT. 30-day free trial, no card required. No free plan; 30-day free trial, no card required. | UK company, prices in pounds plus VAT. Source, checked 15 October 2026 |
| Powered Now UK trade app for quotes, invoices, job scheduling and compliance certificates, with an optional AI receptionist. | Business: £28 a month for one user (£280 a year). Professional: £32 per user a month (£320 a year). Premium: £40 per user a month (£400 a year). All excl. VAT. AI receptionist add-on from £29 a month. 14-day free trial, no card required. No free plan; 14-day free trial, no card required. | UK company, prices in pounds excl. VAT. Source, checked 15 October 2026 |
| ChatGPT A general AI assistant for drafting emails, quotes, policies and posts, summarising documents and answering questions. | Free plan available. Paid plans (Go, Plus, Business, Enterprise) are priced per user per month; see the pricing page for current amounts. Unlimited everyday text chats, subject to abuse safeguards. Web search, file and image uploads, data analysis, image creation and 500 MB Library storage, each with its own usage limits. Ads may appear on the free plan in some countries. | Works in the UK. Ask for British English and UK context (VAT, HMRC) in your prompt. Source, checked 14 October 2026 |
What to check before you choose
- Optional items on quotes.
- Room-by-room line items.
- Paint supplied or customer-supplied.
- Deposit and stage payments for big jobs.
A prompt to start with
Paste this into ChatGPT or Claude, filling in the brackets:
Write a decorating quote scope for [e.g. lounge and hallway: walls, ceilings, woodwork; filling and sanding; mist coat on new plaster; two coats of [brand] matt]. Include preparation, coats, paint supplied by us, furniture moving and protection, exclusions (plastering, wallpaper hanging), timings, validity and payment terms. British English, bullets.
Free tools
Price a job with the quote and VAT calculator (20%, 5%, 0% and reverse charge), or work out your day rate. Comparing job management apps? Read Tradify vs Jobber.
Questions
Should I include paint in the price?
Either works; say which. If you supply it, mark it up and show the brand so the customer can compare.
Which app is cheapest?
Powered Now Business is £28 a month (excl. VAT) and YourTradebase is £29 a month plus VAT. Checked 15 October 2026.
Are these prices in pounds?
Not all. Where a provider only publishes US dollar prices we show dollars, so check the price in pounds at checkout.
Do you get paid if I sign up?
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