Quoting & pricing guides for tradespeople
How to price your work properly, trade by trade: hourly and day rates, materials markup, callout charges, VAT, and the quoting habits that win more jobs.
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How much to charge as a mobile nail technician in 2026
UK pricing by treatment, the COSHH chemical-safety duty mobile techs can't avoid, and a worked gel polish example.
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Sådan skriver du et tilbud som anlægsgartner
Hvornår havearbejde hører under service- eller håndværkerfradrag, hvorfor nyanlæg og vedligehold skal stå hver for sig på tilbuddet, og et gennemregnet eksempel.
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How much to charge as a freelance marketer in 2026
UK rates by specialism and experience, the PECR consent rule that catches campaign-builders, and a worked 3-month retainer example.
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How much to charge as a coach in 2026
UK session and package rates, why coaching being unregulated makes your quote do a licence's job, and a worked 12-week example.
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How much to charge for mobile hairdressing in 2026
UK pricing by service, travel fees, the electrical safety duty mobile stylists carry, and a worked colour appointment example.
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How much to charge for a pressure washing job in 2026
UK pricing by job and square metre, the new WJA Black Code safety standard, and a worked driveway and patio example.
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How much to charge for marquee & event hire in 2026
UK marquee and event hire pricing for 2026 by guest count, the structural sign-off and insurance rules clients check first, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for photo booth hire in 2026
UK photo booth pricing for 2026 by booth type and hours, the GDPR rules for guest photos most suppliers miss, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for commercial cleaning in 2026
UK office & commercial cleaning contract pricing, the April 2026 wage rise and TUPE rules that hit your margin, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for a carpet cleaning job in 2026
UK pricing by room and method, the hosepipe ban gap that isn't on any published trade exemption list, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for private tutoring in 2026
UK rates by level and subject, the new DBS check rule for self-employed tutors that took effect in January 2026, and a worked example.
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How much to charge as a consultant in 2026
UK day rates, the IR35 rule that actually applies to consultants, the new small-client exemption threshold, and a worked example.
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How much to charge as a virtual assistant in 2026
UK hourly and retainer rates, the self-employment status test most VAs ignore, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for an oven cleaning job in 2026
UK pricing by oven type, the gas safety rule on disconnecting a cooker to clean behind it, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for a wedding celebrant in 2026
UK fee tiers, what should be included, and the England & Wales vs Scotland legal-ceremony quirk every celebrant needs to put in writing.
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How much to charge for gutter clearing in 2026
UK pricing by property size and access method, the Work at Height Regulations duty that applies even to a sole trader working alone, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for bridal hair and makeup in 2026
UK trial and day-of pricing, the patch-test rule that can void an insurance claim, and what changes when you bring in a second artist.
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How much to charge for Airbnb and short-let cleaning in 2026
UK pricing by property size, linen and same-day turnaround fees, and the short-term let licensing change coming to England.
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How much to charge for a wedding DJ in 2026
Package rates by tier, the PPL licence myth for weddings, the insurance cover venues actually check, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for an end of tenancy clean in 2026
UK pricing by property size, the Tenant Fees Act rule landlords get wrong, and why cleaning causes more deposit disputes than anything else.
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How much to charge for a web development project in 2026
Day rates and project fees by site type, the UK copyright rule most developers give away for free, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for social media management in 2026
Retainer tiers by platform, the ASA/CMA hidden-ad disclosure rule most managers skip, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for copywriting work in 2026
Project fee vs day rate vs per word, the 30-day late payment law most freelancers never use, and a worked website-copy example.
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How much to charge for a guttering job in 2026
Cost per metre by material, the BS EN 12056-3 fall calculation most quotes skip, and the planning permission myth-busting, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for a damp proofing job in 2026
Chemical DPC cost per metre, the BS 6576 diagnosis rule most quotes skip, and insurance-backed guarantees, plus a worked example.
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How to quote a wedding planning job that wins the booking
Package pricing, the payment milestones that protect deposits, and the 14-day cancellation disclosure couples are owed, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for a bathroom fitting job in 2026
Day rates and cost by bathroom size, the BS 7671 electrical zones, and the G3 unvented cylinder rule fitters must know, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for a fencing job in 2026
Per-metre costs by panel type, the boundary-ownership rule and the planning permission height limit, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for a window fitting job in 2026
Per-window costs by type, the FENSA/Building Regs rule that decides who signs off the job, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for a locksmith job in 2026
Call-out and lock-change rates, BS3621/TS007 insurance standards, and the 2026 bait-and-switch scam warning, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for a pest control job in 2026
Call-out and treatment rates, the new CRRU rodenticide competence rule from January 2026, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for a plastering job in 2026
Day rates and per-m² costs for skim, re-plaster and render, the pre-2000 Artex asbestos rule, silica dust duties, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for a building job in 2026
Day rates and per-m² costs for extensions and loft conversions, the CDM 2015 construction phase plan rule most builders skip, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for a bricklaying job in 2026
Day rates and per-1,000-brick costs, the Party Wall Act notice rule most bricklaying quotes miss, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for a carpentry job in 2026
Day rates and per-task costs, the FD30 fire door certification rules most carpentry quotes miss, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for a tree surgery job in 2026
Day rates, tree removal and pruning costs, the TPO and conservation area rules, and the chainsaw certification most quotes leave out, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for a kitchen fitting job in 2026
Day rates and per-unit costs, plus the gas, electrical and water rules that decide what a fitter can legally sub in themselves, and a worked example.
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How much to charge for a massage therapy session in 2026
Session rates by treatment type, mobile vs clinic pricing, and the special treatment licence rule most mobile therapists don't need to worry about, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for a mobile valeting job in 2026
Service-tier and vehicle-size pricing, the wastewater disposal rules mobile valeters routinely miss, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for a house clearance job in 2026
Van-load and weight-based pricing, item surcharges, and the waste carrier duty of care that protects you and the customer, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for handyman jobs in 2026
Hourly and day rates, per-task pricing, and the Part P and Gas Safe limits on what's legal, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for a tiling job in 2026
Cost per m² by tile type, the BS 5385 tanking rule for wet rooms, and movement joints, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for a driveway job in 2026
Cost per m² by material, the 5m² planning permission rule, and dropped kerb licences, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for a flooring job in 2026
Day rates and per m² costs by material, subfloor prep, and the asbestos check most fitters skip, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for bookkeeping services in 2026
Hourly vs fixed monthly fees, what Making Tax Digital for Income Tax adds to the job, and AML registration, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for window cleaning in 2026
Per-property and per-pane pricing, water-fed pole vs ladders, and round density, plus a worked 4-weekly example.
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How much to charge for personal training sessions in 2026
Session rates, package pricing, gym rent vs commission, and cancellation policy, plus a worked 12-session block example.
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Sådan skriver du et tilbud som flyttefirma
Dansk guide til flyttefirmaer: tilbud vs. overslag, vognmandstilladelse, og et gennemregnet eksempel i kr.
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How much to charge for a dog grooming job in 2026
Pricing by size, coat and behaviour, mobile van surcharges and de-matting fees, plus a worked example.
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How much to charge for a wedding cake in 2026
Per-serving pricing, display vs cutting tiers, dietary upgrades, plus a worked 3-tier example.
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How much to charge for a cleaning job in 2026
Hourly vs fixed pricing, one-off and deep cleans, end-of-tenancy jobs, plus a worked recurring-clean example.
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Sådan skriver du et tilbud som elektriker
Dansk guide: tilbud vs. overslag, moms opdelt korrekt, og et gennemregnet eksempel i kr.
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How to quote a graphic design job that wins the work
Project pricing vs hourly, revision limits and usage rights, plus a worked brand identity example.
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How to quote a wedding florist job that wins the booking
Pricing personal flowers vs installations, hire deposits and seasonal substitution, plus a worked example.
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How to quote a photography job that wins the booking
What to include, how to price shoots and licensing, plus a worked wedding example.
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How to quote an electrical job that wins the work
Certification, Part P, pricing and a worked consumer-unit example.
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How to quote a painting and decorating job that wins the work
Pricing prep and coats honestly, plus a worked interior redecoration example.
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How to quote a videography job that wins the booking
What to include, how to price a shoot, licensing and revisions, plus a worked corporate-film example.
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How to quote a catering job that wins the booking
Per-head pricing, staffing, headcount deadlines, plus a worked wedding-breakfast example.
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How much to charge for a removals job in 2026
Hourly rates, per-property pricing and access surcharges, plus a worked 3-bed house-move example.
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How to quote a roofing job that wins the work
Tear-off, flashing, scaffolding and a worked re-roof example.
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How to quote a gardening job that wins repeat customers
Per-visit pricing for maintenance rounds vs one-off tidy-ups, plus a worked fortnightly example.
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How to write a landscaping quote that wins the job
What to include, how to price it, and a worked small-garden example.
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Quoting for electricians
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for electrician work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for plumbers
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for plumber work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for landscapers
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for landscaper work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for gardeners
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for gardener work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for painter & decorators
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for painter & decorator work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for roofers
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for roofer work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for builders
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for builder work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for plasterers
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for plasterer work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for carpenters
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for carpenter work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for tilers
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for tiler work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for bricklayers
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for bricklayer work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for handymans
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for handyman work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for flooring fitters
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for flooring fitter work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for kitchen fitters
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for kitchen fitter work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Quoting for driveway & pavings
Rates, materials markup and pricing ranges for driveway & paving work — plus the mistakes to avoid.
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Guides for non-trade professions
QuoteRocket is for anyone who quotes for a living. These guides cover pricing for event, creative and service businesses.
Quoting for wedding photographers
Package pricing, coverage hours, editing time and albums — how to quote weddings without undercharging.
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Quoting for videographers
Shoot days vs post-production, revision rounds, crew, kit and usage rights — priced so the edit pays.
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Quoting for caterers
Cost per head, food cost percentage, staffing ratios and headcount deadlines that protect your margin.
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Quoting for mobile bars
Cash bar vs tab, minimum spend, licensing, staffing and setup — how to quote events that actually pay.
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Quoting for removals and house clearance firms
Volume surveys, crew and van pricing, access, parking and waste transfer costs — quoted so the job pays.
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Quoting for dog groomers
Breed, coat condition, matting, behaviour and add-ons — how to quote grooming without losing a slot to a two-hour dog.
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Quoting for mobile hairdressers
Travel time, colour stock, bridal parties and minimum spend — pricing mobile visits so the driving pays.
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Quoting for mobile beauty therapists
Lashes, nails, spray tan and makeup — product cost, infills, travel, group bookings and deposit policy.
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Quoting for domestic cleaners
Regular domestic vs end-of-tenancy, hourly vs fixed price, condition, extras and re-clean guarantees.
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Quoting for window cleaners
Per-property pricing, frequency, access and height, pure water costs and commercial contracts.
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Quoting for florists
Stem markup, labour, seasonality, installation and hire items — pricing weddings and events properly.
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Quoting for cake makers
Per-serving pricing, decorating hours, sugar flowers, delivery and setup — priced for the hours it really takes.
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Quoting for personal trainers
Session vs package pricing, gym rent, mobile travel, online coaching and cancellation policies.
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