Software for painters & decorators: quotes, expenses and tax
TradeTally is software for UK painters & decorators who want to quote work, send invoices, capture receipts and keep tax records organised, on your own or with your accountant.
Send the first invoice today, keep the evenings.
14 days of full access, no card. Keep the free tier for up to 2 invoices a month after.
Invoicing, expenses and tax records, in one place
TradeTally is software for sole traders who need to quote, invoice, capture receipts and stay ready for Self Assessment without turning evenings into bookkeeping time.
Built around a painter and decorator's day
- Interior painting
- Exterior painting
- Wallpaper hanging
- Specialist finishes and effects
- Commercial redecorating
- Woodwork preparation and painting
The everyday stuff
- Estimating paint quantities and costs accurately for quotes
- Managing multiple small jobs running in parallel
- Keeping receipts for paints and sundries organised
An easy handover when the accountant asks
Whether you file your own Self Assessment or pay an accountant, TradeTally keeps a painter and decorator's records the way accountants like them: organised by job, receipts attached, labour and materials split, ready to hand over.
- Share a read-only books link so your accountant sees invoices, expenses and receipts without endless email
- SA103F-ready export with turnover, expenses, mileage and CIS suffered pre-mapped (Pro)
- Every receipt captured at the job, no shoebox of paper at 31 January
Not sure what your accountant needs? Read the plain-English SA103F guide.
Common questions
Can I quote for painting jobs with itemised costs?
Yes. Break your quote down by room, by surface type, or by labour and materials: whatever works best for your customer.
How do I track paint and sundry costs?
Log each purchase as an expense in TradeTally. Photograph the receipt and it is stored digitally, linked to the right job.
Is TradeTally suitable for painting contractors doing commercial work?
Yes. Whether domestic or commercial, TradeTally handles quotes, invoices, and expenses.
Send the first invoice today.
Create a branded invoice, add a payment link and capture the receipt for the job, all from the same place. 14-day trial, no card.