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Quoting Software for Builders

Stop spending 2+ hours writing quotes manually. Describe the job — extension, renovation, groundworks — and get a detailed, professional quote in under 5 minutes.

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Time to quote: Single-storey kitchen extension, 4m × 5m, full strip-out, new foundations, blockwork, flat roof, bifold doors, plastering, and electrics first fix.

Single-storey kitchen extension, 4m × 5m, full strip-out, new foundations, blockwork, flat roof, bifold doors, plastering, and electrics first fix.

Manual

3–4 hours

With AI

4 minutes

The problem with manual quoting for builders

Sound familiar?

Hours lost on every quote

Pricing a loft conversion or extension means calculating materials, groundworks, labour, plant hire, skip costs, and subcontractors. Most builders spend 2–4 hours on a single detailed quote.

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Inconsistent pricing

Without a system, builders price the same job differently each time. This leads to underquoting on complex jobs and overquoting on simple ones — losing money either way.

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Regulation complexity

Extensions and structural work often require building regs, party wall agreements, and planning permission. Missing these from a quote can make the price look cheaper than it really is.

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No-shows after quoting

Builders spend hours writing quotes that clients never respond to. A faster quoting process means more quotes sent, better conversion rates, and less time wasted.

What the quoting software does for builders

Built specifically for builder quoting — not a generic tool.

AI scope analysis

Describe the job in plain English. The AI identifies scope, materials, labour time, plant requirements, and any regulatory considerations automatically.

Building regs check

Automatically flags whether building regulations, party wall notices, or planning permission are likely required — so nothing is missed from the quote.

Materials + labour split

Every quote breaks down materials and labour separately, making it easy to show clients exactly where costs come from.

Regional pricing

Quotes use regional labour rates for your area — London rates are different from Manchester rates, and the AI knows this.

Professional PDF output

Generate a professional PDF quote in one click — ready to send to the client directly from the app.

Revision tracking

Easily revise and re-issue quotes when scope changes, keeping a full history of all versions.

Example quote breakdown

Here's what a typical AI-generated quote looks like for builders.

Job description

Single-storey kitchen extension, 4m × 5m, full strip-out, new foundations, blockwork, flat roof, bifold doors, plastering, and electrics first fix.

Foundations & groundworks£3,200
Blockwork & structural£4,800
Flat roof (GRP)£2,400
Windows & bifold doors£3,600
First-fix electrical£1,100
Plastering & finishing£1,800
Labour (total)£6,200
Estimated total£23,100

* Example only. Actual quotes vary by job, region, and materials chosen.

Compliance included automatically

Every builder quote automatically flags relevant regulatory requirements.

Building regulations approval (Part A structural, Part L energy efficiency)
Party wall agreement if within 3m of neighbour boundary
Planning permission for larger extensions or listed buildings
Gas Safe registration for any gas work involved

Frequently asked questions

What is the best quoting app for builders in 2026?

Sleepless Tradesman is purpose-built for UK builders — it uses AI to scope jobs, check building regulations, and generate professional quotes in under 5 minutes. It covers extensions, renovations, groundworks, and new builds.

Can I use quoting software for large projects like extensions?

Yes. The AI handles complex multi-trade projects including kitchen extensions, loft conversions, and full renovations. It breaks down costs by trade, materials, and labour for a fully itemised quote.

Is there free quoting software for builders?

Yes — Sleepless Tradesman is free to use for quote generation. No signup or credit card is required. There is also a Pro plan for builders who want invoicing, CIS calculations, and client management.

Does the quoting software include building regulation checks?

Yes. The AI automatically identifies whether a job is likely to require building regs approval, party wall notices, or planning permission, and includes this in the quote scope notes.

How accurate are AI-generated quotes for building work?

AI quotes are accurate to within 10–20% for most standard building jobs. They're best used as a starting point — the builder then adjusts for site-specific factors before sending to the client.

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