The UK Tradesman App That Works as Hard as You Do
Find local jobs, send professional invoices, quote with AI, and get paid — all from your phone. Built specifically for UK tradespeople.
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The Best Tradesman App for UK Sole Traders
Sleepless Tradesman is a free job management app built from the ground up for UK tradespeople — sole traders, subcontractors, and small trade businesses working in England, Scotland, Wales, and Northern Ireland. Whether you're a plumber in Manchester, an electrician in Birmingham, or a builder in London, the app connects you with homeowners in your area and gives you the tools to run your business professionally without expensive admin software.
Unlike Checkatrade or MyBuilder, Sleepless Tradesman combines lead generation, AI quoting, invoicing, and payment collection in a single platform — with no annual membership fee. You pay only for the premium features you use. The AI quoting tool is unique to the UK trade market: it lets customers answer a smart questionnaire so you can generate an accurate quote remotely, reducing wasted site visits and helping you win more jobs.
The app is fully compliant with UK tax requirements, including CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) invoicing for subbies working under a contractor. All invoices include VAT support, itemised costs, and direct payment links so clients can pay by card or bank transfer immediately.
Everything a UK Tradesman Needs in One App
Stop juggling spreadsheets, WhatsApp messages, and paper invoices. Sleepless Tradesman puts your whole business in your pocket.
Find Local Jobs
Homeowners post jobs in your area. You see the request, submit a quote, and win the work — no cold calling, no leaflet drops.
AI Remote Quoting
Send homeowners a smart questionnaire. Our AI analyses their answers and helps you generate an accurate quote before you even visit the site.
Professional Invoices
Create and send branded invoices in seconds. Include your logo, VAT, payment terms and a payment link — straight from your phone.
Get Paid Fast
Accept card payments and bank transfers. Track outstanding invoices and send automatic reminders — no more chasing.
Build Your Reputation
Verified customer reviews build trust and win you more jobs. Your profile showcases your work, reviews, and response time.
Manage on the Go
Everything runs from your phone. Schedule jobs, message customers, send quotes and invoices between jobs — no laptop needed.
CIS Invoicing for Subbies
Working under the Construction Industry Scheme? Sleepless Tradesman generates CIS-compliant invoices with the correct deduction automatically applied — no accountant needed.
Trades Supported
Whether you're a sole-trader handyman or running a small team, Sleepless Tradesman works for all UK home improvement trades.
How It Works
Download & Set Up
Download the app, create your profile, add your trade and service area. Takes 5 minutes.
Receive Job Requests
Homeowners in your area post jobs. You get notified and can review the job before deciding to quote.
Quote, Win & Get Paid
Send a quote through the app. Win the job, complete the work, send an invoice and get paid — all in one place.
How Sleepless Tradesman Compares
| Feature | Sleepless Tradesman | Checkatrade | MyBuilder |
|---|---|---|---|
| Find local jobs | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| AI-powered quoting | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Built-in invoicing | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Card payment collection | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| No annual membership fee | ✅ | ❌ | ❌ |
| Mobile app (iOS) | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
| Verified customer reviews | ✅ | ✅ | ✅ |
Download the Tradesman App Today
Join thousands of UK tradespeople already using Sleepless Tradesman to find jobs, invoice clients, and grow their business.
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sleepless Tradesman free to download?
Yes — the app is free to download on iOS. You can create a profile, browse job requests, and manage your account at no cost. Premium features like sending quotes and invoices are available on subscription.
What trades is the app suitable for?
Sleepless Tradesman is designed for all UK trades — handymen, electricians, plumbers, plasterers, carpenters, tilers, decorators, gardeners, roofers and more. If you work in the home improvement or maintenance space, the app is built for you.
How do I find jobs near me in the app?
Once you set up your profile and service area, you'll see job requests from homeowners in your area. You receive notifications for new matching jobs and can submit quotes directly through the app.
Can I send invoices through the tradesman app?
Yes — the invoicing feature lets you create branded invoices with your logo, itemised costs, VAT, and payment terms. You can send them to clients via email or a shareable link, and track payment status in the app.
What is the AI remote quoting feature?
Our AI quoting tool lets you send customers a smart question flow about their job. Based on their answers — photos, measurements, materials — the AI helps you generate an accurate quote without an initial site visit. It saves time and helps you win more jobs.
Does it support CIS invoicing?
Yes. Sleepless Tradesman supports CIS (Construction Industry Scheme) invoicing for subcontractors. The app automatically applies the correct CIS deduction rate to your invoices so you stay compliant without needing an accountant.
Is the app available on Android?
Currently available on iOS (iPhone). Android is in development. In the meantime, the full platform works in any mobile browser — just go to sleeplesstradesman.com on your Android phone and sign up free.