Why a verbal “yes” isn’t enough
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, sign, pay — no new app
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, the friction to pay is the enemy — this keeps it in one place.
Quotes and deposits together, for UK trades
FieldQuote is aimed at self-employed and small team trades: you’re not building quotes in a spreadsheet to upload as a dead PDF. You line-item the work, set what deposit makes sense, and send. If they go quiet, the platform 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 where it should be — on a proper quote, not back-and-forth on WhatsApp.
What to do next
If you want fewer dropped jobs and clearer cash in hand before you start, you need a system that’s built for that outcome. Try FieldQuote on a real small job: send one link, get them to accept and pay, and see the difference when the deposit lands before you’ve ordered cable, tiles, or the second van day. No card required to get started; Pro unlocks the full deposit and card flow the way the product is meant to be used.
The same story for plumbing, electrical, and other trades
The product doesn’t care whether you’re pricing a bathroom, a rewire, or a small building repair — the workflow is the same. You own the line items, you set the deposit that matches the risk, and the customer gets one link to say yes. For UK trades competing on trust and speed, that’s the bar: look professional, get paid in advance, and stop losing margin to “we’ll do it next month.” FieldQuote is built to help you pass that bar without turning your day into admin.