How UK Plumbers Can Streamline Quotes, Invoicing & Payments

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

The Admin Problem Costing Plumbers Thousands

You've just finished installing a new boiler. The customer is happy, the work is done to a high standard, but now comes the part most plumbers dread: sorting out the invoice and chasing payment. Meanwhile, three potential customers have called about emergency repairs, and you're still trying to price up quotes from last week.

Sound familiar? You're losing money. Not because of your plumbing skills, but because of slow admin.

Emergency Work Requires Instant Quotes

When someone's boiler breaks down in January or a pipe bursts under their sink, they need help now. They're calling every plumber they can find. The first one to respond with a clear, professional quote usually gets the job.

Here's the reality: If you're still writing quotes by hand or using Word documents, you're too slow. By the time you've sent your quote, they've already booked someone else.

With Paydough, you can send professional quotes in minutes, even from your van between jobs. Save common services like boiler installations, bathroom refits, or leak repairs as products, then add them to quotes with a single click. No more retyping the same information for every customer.

Why Your Invoices Matter More Than You Think

You might think customers only care about the quality of your work. But here's the truth: a scruffy invoice makes them question everything. If your paperwork looks unprofessional, they wonder if your work is too.

A text message saying "£850 please" or a handwritten note doesn't cut it anymore. Customers want proper documentation, especially for big jobs like heating system replacements or full bathroom installations.

Paydough gives you branded, professional invoices that include your logo, itemised services with clear descriptions, terms and conditions and easy instant payment links. Every invoice you send looks as polished as your pipework.

Stop Waiting Weeks to Get Paid

The biggest frustration? Finishing a job and then waiting ages for payment. You've done the work, bought the materials, and now you're stuck asking "Can you transfer the money when you get a chance?"

Then they forget. Or they're busy. Or they need to check with their partner. Meanwhile, your cash flow is suffering.

Paydough invoices include instant payment links powered by Stripe. Your customer taps the link and pays immediately by card, Apple Pay, or Google Pay. No more bank transfers, no waiting, no chasing. The money hits your account straight away, and the payment is automatically matched to the invoice in your dashboard.

From Quote to Payment in Minutes

Here's how Paydough works for a typical plumbing job:

1. Customer calls about a bathroom refit. You create and send a quote from your phone while on site
2. Customer receives the quote via email, reviews it, and accepts
3. Client's acceptance automatically converts the quote to an invoice
4. Customer pays 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 bank transfers.

Online Payments: The Difference Between Getting Paid Today or Next Month

Modern customers expect convenience. They book holidays, order food, and buy everything online with a tap. So why are you still asking them to manually transfer money?

The numbers don't lie:

• 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 payment system used by major companies worldwide. Your customers pay instantly, it's completely secure (bank-level encryption), and you don't need to set up complicated merchant accounts.

Plus, every payment is automatically reconciled. No more checking your bank statement against a spreadsheet, trying to figure out which £450 payment was for the Smith job and which was for the Jones job.

VAT and Record Keeping Without the Headache

If you're VAT-registered (or close to the £90,000 threshold), you know how important accurate records are. Paydough lets you capture VAT on quotes and invoices automatically, and all your invoices are stored digitally in one place, making sure you are always ready when you need them for tax time.

Time to Get Serious About Getting Paid

Running a plumbing business is hard enough without spending hours on admin. You should be out earning money, not stuck at home writing invoices on a Sunday evening.

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 handling emergency callouts, or you're running a team doing commercial installations and residential renovations, Paydough gets you paid faster so you can focus on what you do best.

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