Quote a Common Job from a Recent Invoice
Start from a recent similar job, then price what is different this time. A national “average repair price” cannot tell you whether this customer needs awkward access or an extra visit.
A small repair, fully priced
| Illustrative cost build | Amount |
|---|---|
| Attendance and labour allowance | £120 |
| Materials and consumables | £35 |
| Parking and disposal | £10 |
| Subtotal before any extra margin and applicable VAT | £165 |
These are example figures, not a suggested charge for any particular trade. Use your own working rate and include overhead once. An extra merchant trip or a return visit can change the quote.
Use the right pricing basis
- Known small repair: a defined scope and price, with clear exclusions.
- Unknown fault: a diagnostic attendance price, then an agreed repair quote.
- Installation: a surveyed or specified quote including testing and handover.
- Out of hours: the actual attendance basis explained before the booking.
Make the price understandable
“That includes [work and materials]. It excludes [known limitation]. If I find anything else, I'll explain it and agree a price before doing more.” Send the total and VAT position with the quote.
Updated 29 October 2026 · Report a factual error