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Painting & Decorating Estimating Software UK
Estimating software for UK painters and decorators. Produce accurate estimates with room measurements and paint calculations. Convert estimates to quotes. Try Trade Assist free.
An estimate is a rough price to help a client decide whether to go ahead. But even a ballpark needs to be in the right range, or you waste time quoting jobs you cannot win — or worse, win a job at a loss because your estimate was too low.
Trade Assist is estimating software built for UK painters and decorators. It uses real room measurements, paint coverage rates and labour methods to produce estimates that are actually realistic, then converts them into a full branded quote when the client wants to proceed.
Quick Estimates with Real Calculations
Enter the length, width and height of a room and Trade Assist calculates wall area, ceiling area and total paintable surface automatically. Choose your paint product, enter the coverage rate and price per litre, and it calculates the litres required and the cost.
Your estimates are based on real maths, not guesswork, so your ballpark prices are in the right range and you do not commit to jobs you cannot profit from.
Labour and Material Estimating
Trade Assist supports three labour pricing methods: per square metre, fixed price or hourly. Factor in the surface condition — Good, Fair, Poor or Bare — which affects prep time and labour. Save your default rates so every estimate is priced consistently.
Add fillers, primers, masking tape and rollers with quantities and unit prices. Everything is totalled automatically into your estimate.
Convert Estimates to Quotes in One Click
When a client wants to proceed after seeing your estimate, convert it into a full branded quote with one click. The estimate becomes a professional proposal with your logo, scope of work and room-by-room breakdown.
The estimate and the quote stay linked, giving you a record of the original ballpark and the final agreed price. Send the quote via the online portal for one-click client approval.
Estimate on Site from Your Phone
Trade Assist is built mobile-first, so you can produce an estimate on site while you are still at the property. Measure the rooms, enter the dimensions and give the client a realistic ballpark before you leave.
If they want to go ahead, convert the estimate to a full quote on the spot. No more going home, typing up an estimate and sending it days later.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is painter estimating software?
Painter estimating software is a tool built for painters and decorators to produce quick, accurate estimates. It uses room dimensions, paint coverage rates and labour methods to calculate realistic ballpark prices, which can be converted into full quotes when the client wants to proceed.
How is an estimate different from a quote?
An estimate is a rough price to help a client decide whether to go ahead. A quote is a formal, fixed-price proposal the client can approve. In Trade Assist, you can convert an estimate into a full branded quote with one click when the client wants to proceed.
Does it calculate paint quantities for an estimate?
Yes. Enter the room dimensions and your paint coverage rate per litre, and Trade Assist calculates exactly how many litres you need and what it costs, accounting for the number of coats and the surface condition.
Can I estimate labour costs?
Yes. Trade Assist supports per-square-metre, fixed and hourly labour methods. Enter your rate and the system calculates the labour cost from the room area, factoring in the surface condition which affects prep time.
Can I estimate from my phone on site?
Yes. Trade Assist is built mobile-first and works in your phone browser. You can produce an estimate on site, convert it to a quote and send it to the client — all from your phone before you leave the property.
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