How UK Builders Can Win More Jobs With Professional Quotes and Fast Payments

Professional quotes and invoicing for UK builders. Send branded quotes, convert them to invoices instantly, and accept online payments through Stripe with Paydough's free invoicing and payments software.

The Hidden Cost of Slow Quotes and Late Payments

The extension is finished. The brickwork is solid, the roof is watertight, and the customer is thrilled with their new space. But now comes the part that drags down every builder: sorting invoices, chasing payments, and dealing with paperwork while potential customers are waiting for quotes.

This is where builders lose money. Not because of poor workmanship or high prices, but because of slow admin that delays quotes and pushes payments weeks into the future.

Win Jobs by Responding First

When someone needs building work done, whether it's a loft conversion, kitchen extension, or urgent roof repairs, they contact multiple builders. The market is competitive. The builder who responds quickly with a clear, professional quote usually gets the job.

Here's the problem: if you're still creating quotes in Word documents or writing them out by hand, you're too slow. While you're figuring out your quote, another builder has already sent theirs and won the work.

With Paydough, you can send professional quotes in minutes from anywhere. On site, in your van, or between jobs. Save your common services like extensions, loft conversions, new driveways, or general repairs as products. Then add them to quotes with a single click. Stop rewriting the same information for every potential customer.

Professional Quotes Win Trust and Higher-Value Work

You might think customers only care about your building skills and the finished result. But the truth is different: your quote is their first impression of your business. A scrappy, unclear quote makes them nervous about trusting you with a £20,000 extension.

A text message with rough figures or a handwritten estimate on the back of an old invoice doesn't work anymore. Customers want detailed, professional documentation, especially for major projects like house extensions, renovations, or commercial building work.

Paydough gives you branded, professional quotes that include your logo, itemised services with clear descriptions, terms and conditions, and instant acceptance links. Every quote you send looks as professional as the work you deliver.

Stop Losing Money Waiting for Payment

The biggest frustration for builders? Finishing a job and then waiting weeks or even months to get paid. You've completed the work, paid for materials upfront, possibly paid subcontractors, and now you're chasing the customer for money.

They promise to transfer it tomorrow. Then they forget. Or they're waiting for their mortgage payment. Or they need to speak to their partner. Meanwhile, your cash flow is suffering and you're struggling to cover the next job's materials.

Paydough invoices include instant payment links powered by Stripe. Your customer clicks the link and pays immediately by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. No waiting for bank transfers. No awkward conversations. The money lands in your account straight away, and the payment automatically matches to the invoice in your dashboard.

From Quote to Payment Without the Hassle

Here's how Paydough works for a typical building project:

1. Customer enquires about a kitchen extension. You create and send a detailed quote from your phone.
2. Customer receives the quote via email, reviews it, and accepts.
3. Their acceptance automatically converts the quote to an invoice.
4. Customer pays their deposit instantly using the secure Stripe payment link.
5. You see the payment reconciled in your dashboard immediately.

No double-handling. No forgotten invoices. No waiting around for money to clear before you can order materials.

Modern Customers Expect Easy Payment Options

Today's customers book holidays online, order takeaways with a tap, and buy everything from furniture to cars on their phones. So why are you still asking them to manually set up bank transfers and remember sort codes?

The statistics tell the story:

• Businesses that accept online payments get paid 40% faster on average
• Invoice payment rates increase by 30% when an easy payment option is provided

Paydough uses Stripe, the same secure payment system trusted by major companies around the world. Your customers pay instantly, it's completely secure with bank-level encryption, and you don't need to mess around with complicated merchant accounts or card terminals.

Plus, every payment reconciles automatically. No more checking your bank statement against invoices, trying to figure out which £5,000 payment was for the Johnson extension and which was for the Davies loft conversion.

Keep VAT Records Without the Headache

If you're VAT-registered or getting close to the £90,000 threshold, you understand how crucial accurate records are. Paydough lets you capture VAT on quotes and invoices automatically, and all your documentation is stored digitally in one place. When you need records for tax returns or HMRC, everything is ready instantly.

Get Back to Building, Not Paperwork

Running a building business is hard work without spending hours every week on admin. You should be on site managing projects and winning new work, not stuck at home on Sunday night writing invoices and chasing payments.

Paydough handles everything: professional quotes in minutes, instant invoice conversion, and secure online payments through Stripe, all completely free under the Starter Plan.

Whether you're a sole trader doing home improvements and repairs, or you're running a team handling major extensions and commercial projects, Paydough gets you paid faster so you can focus on building.

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