Quote Calculator UK
Build professional quotes with materials, labour, markup, and contingency. Get pricing right and win profitable work.
Job Details
Your cost for materials (not customer price)
Total hours to complete job
Your base hourly rate (before markup)
Standard: 20-40% for materials
Standard: 30-50% for labour
Buffer for unexpected issues (5-15%)
Quick Scenarios:
Quote Breakdown
Total Quote
£2702
31.9% profit margin
Standard Margin
£862 profit
Industry average
Verdict
✅ STANDARD PRICING — SUSTAINABLE
31.9% profit margin is industry standard. Covers overhead, risk, and reasonable profit.
This is sustainable pricing. Track job profitability to see if certain job types can support higher margins.
Line Items
📝 Always Include Contingency
10% contingency covers unexpected issues without eating profit. Remove it from final quote if job goes smoothly.
⏱️ Track Actual vs Quoted
If you quote 16 hours but job takes 20, you're losing £160 at £40/hour. Track to improve future quotes.
💼 Payment Terms Matter
Require deposit (30-50%) on quotes over £1000. Final payment on completion. Protects cash flow and reduces no-pays.
📋 Professional Quotes in Toolfy
Create professional quotes in 2 minutes. Toolfy handles pricing, terms, and one-click conversion to invoices:
Quote templates
Pre-built templates for common jobs - just fill in the details
Markup guidance
Add materials and labour, then check your markup and margin before sending.
One-click to invoice
Quote accepted? Convert to invoice instantly - no re-typing