Quote software for tilers — m², waste and tight finishes
Tiling quotes live and die on accurate m², pattern direction, waste, substrate prep and trims. Customers compare “per metre” numbers without seeing the prep — your quote has to tell the story clearly.
What goes wrong without a proper system
Rough notes, lost measurements, quote details buried in texts, extras agreed verbally — tiler jobs move fast and admin usually happens late. That is where margin quietly disappears.
- No single thread from enquiry to payment
- Rewriting the same scope because it lived on paper
- Forgotten add-ons after a long day on the tools
One low-admin hub for the full job
Pro Quoter is not another bloated office CRM. It is built by a real tradesman for tradesmen who want customers, diary, measures, quotes, jobs, invoices, receipts, team handovers and follow-ups in one place.
Built for real-world signal, not perfect office WiFi — designed to keep you moving when the signal drops, save on-site, and sync when you are back online.
- Enquiry → measure → AI-assisted quote → send → book → invoice → records
- Send the right job details to the right person without WhatsApp chains and screenshots
- Templates and consistent pricing help you quote faster and protect margin
AI for wording — not for replacing your trade
Need help wording the quote? AI can help turn rough notes into something professional — quote descriptions, customer messages and follow-ups. AI-assisted: you stay in charge of price, scope and what gets sent.
How tilers usually price work
Most tilers mix m² rates for straight runs with day-rate elements for rip-out, levelling and intricate cuts. Large-format and natural stone usually need higher waste and slower production.
- State substrate condition assumptions
- Separate supply-only vs supply-and-fit
- Call out trims, decoupling and movement joints
Typical workflow (enquiry to paid)
Site visit → confirm areas and finishes → note access and drying time → quote with line items for prep, adhesive, grout and sealant → book diary slot after deposit if you take one.
Estimate example (structure, not a price list)
Line items might read: floor prep and priming; large-format floor tile supply and fix (m²); grout and seal; skirting/trim allowance; waste at X%. Each line references scope so variations are obvious.
Invoice example — what to show
Match the quote structure. If extras happened (extra rip-out, subfloor repair), show them as separate lines — customers pay faster when they see the logic.
Materials tracking and markup
Track batch numbers for natural stone where relevant. Markup should cover collection, returns and breakages — not just invoice pass-through.
Day rate, m² or hourly — what customers understand
m² is easy to compare. Day rate suits when the room is unpredictable. Say which you used and why — it prevents bad faith comparisons against a low m² figure that ignored prep.
Tax, CIS and records
Keep CIS paperwork straight if you suffer deductions. Photo receipts for materials help if margins are questioned. Your accountant will care that invoices match job names.
Pain points this trade feels first
- Last-minute pattern changes
- Subfloor surprises
- Under-quoted waste on herringbone
- Chasing extras that were verbal
FAQ
- How do tilers quote herringbone vs straight lay?
- Increase labour and waste allowances for herringbone and complex patterns — production is slower and cuts increase. State the pattern in the quote.