Why a "yes" in the hallway isn't a booking
UK trades know the pattern: you've priced the job, they've nodded along, then a cheaper quote, a family chat, or a "we'll do it next month" leaves your diary hollow. A deposit changes the game — it's not about being heavy-handed; it's about confirming the job is real before you pass on other work or outlay for materials. FieldQuote makes that feel normal, not personal: the customer sees the line items, accepts, and can pay a card deposit in the same flow.
One link: quote, acceptance, and customer deposit payment
Your customer doesn't download an app. They get a link to a clear, professional quote, tap to accept, and pay a deposit (or a balance) with their card, via Stripe. You get notified. That's the end of the "I'll transfer you later" runaround that turns into a chase after you're already on site. For residential plumbing, electrical, and other repair or install work, friction to pay is the enemy — a customer deposit payment link on the quote keeps everything in one place.
Focused quoting software for UK trades — not another complicated job management system
FieldQuote is aimed at self-employed and small team trades who need quoting, acceptance, and upfront payment in one flow — instead of juggling spreadsheets or full job stacks you don't need yet. You line-item the work, set what deposit makes sense, and send. If they go quiet, FieldQuote can nudge — you're not the only one following up. The point is simple: protect your time, get the deposit before you start, and keep the conversation on a proper quote, not back-and-forth on WhatsApp.
What to try on your next small job
If you want fewer dropped jobs and clearer cash in hand before you start, try sending a quote with a payment link on a real small job: get them to accept and pay through the link, and see how it feels when the deposit lands before you've ordered cable, tiles, or the second van day. No card required to get started; Pro unlocks the card deposit flow the product is meant to use day to day.
Same flow for boilers, rewires, and small installs
Whether you're pricing a bathroom, a rewire, or a patch repair — the workflow is the same: send a quote with a payment link, let them accept, take a deposit that matches your risk before you fully commit your diary or buy stock. FieldQuote stays in its lane — quoting and getting paid upfront — so you can pass the "trust and speed" bar without turning your day into admin.