AI Quoting Software for Joiners

Joinery is a craft where the details define the quality — timber species, grain direction, joint type, finish coats, ironmongery selection. TailoredQuote generates quotes that capture every specification, so your client understands the value of bespoke work before you pick up a chisel.

Why Joiners Use TailoredQuote

Joinery and carpentry cover an exceptionally wide range of work. A single week might include hanging a set of internal doors for a house builder, fabricating a bespoke oak staircase for a private client, fitting out a home office with built-in shelving and a desk, and installing skirting boards and architrave through a newly plastered extension. Each of these jobs requires a different level of specification in the quote, and the difference between a professional joiner and a general handyman is often most visible in the paperwork.

TailoredQuote understands that distinction. Describe the work — "bespoke fitted wardrobe to master bedroom, 3.2m wide floor to ceiling, tulipwood carcass with painted MDF shaker doors, soft-close hinges, internal LED strip lighting, three drawer stack with dovetailed oak drawer boxes, brushed brass cup handles throughout" — and the AI generates a quote that itemises every component: the carcass construction, door style and finish, drawer box specification, ironmongery, lighting, and installation method. The client can see exactly what they are commissioning and why it costs what it does.

This level of detail is what separates bespoke joinery from flat-pack furniture, and your quote should reflect that. Generic quoting tools treat a fitted wardrobe as a single line item. TailoredQuote breaks it down into materials, fabrication, finishing, ironmongery, and installation — the same way you would price it in your workshop. The result is a quote that justifies your price, reduces client queries, and demonstrates the craftsmanship that goes into every piece.

The system handles structural carpentry equally well. First-fix timber work — stud walls, floor joists, roof trusses, dormer construction — is scoped with correct timber sizes, centres, fixing methods, and building regulation references. For heritage and listed building work, the AI uses appropriate restoration terminology and can reference lime mortar compatibility, like-for-like timber replacement, and conservation officer requirements.

Timber specification — species, grade, dimensions, and moisture content described in the scope rather than left as "supply timber"
Finish detail — primer, undercoat, topcoat systems specified by type; stain and lacquer finishes described with sheen level and coat count
Ironmongery schedule — hinges, handles, catches, and locks specified by type, finish, and manufacturer where applicable
Installation method — scribe-fitted, fixed to masonry, built in sections, or pre-assembled and craned into position, described clearly for the client

The Visual Quote Advantage for Joiners

Bespoke joinery is inherently visual work. Your clients are commissioning something that does not exist yet — a staircase, a set of bookshelves, a kitchen island — and they need to see what it will look like before they agree to the price. Drawings and sketches help, but a photograph of a similar finished piece communicates the quality of your work far more effectively than a technical description ever could.

TailoredQuote's mockup tool lets you embed reference photographs and design images directly in your quote PDF. Upload a photograph of a previous staircase you built alongside the specification for the new one, and the client receives a document that combines visual inspiration with a detailed price breakdown. For fitted furniture, include a photograph of the room as it stands today next to an image of similar cabinetry you have installed before. This approach is particularly effective for high-value bespoke commissions where the client is choosing between you and a mass-market fitted furniture company — your quote demonstrates craftsmanship, theirs shows a catalogue page.

What's Included

Unlimited AI-generated joinery and carpentry quotes with detailed specifications
Timber species, finish type, and ironmongery detail included in every scope
Reference photographs and design images embedded in your quote PDF
Branded PDF output with your company letterhead
Saved quotes and customer management portal
Works on phone, tablet, and desktop — show clients in the workshop or on site

Pricing

TailoredQuote Pro is £68/month + VAT with a 14-day free trial. No per-user fees, no contracts, cancel any time. For invoicing-only, the Essentials plan starts at £35/month. See all plans.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can it handle bespoke specifications?+

Yes. This is where TailoredQuote differs most from generic quoting tools. Describe the piece in detail — the timber species, the joint types, the door style, the finish system, the ironmongery — and the AI generates a quote that itemises every component. A bespoke oak bookcase, for example, would be quoted with the carcass construction, shelf specification, cornice and plinth detail, finish coats, and fixing method all listed as separate line items. The client sees exactly what they are paying for, and you have a detailed written record of the agreed specification that protects both parties.

Does it include timber species and finish details?+

Absolutely. The AI specifies timber species (oak, walnut, tulipwood, sapele, accoya, treated softwood, etc.), section sizes, and grade where relevant. For finishes, it describes the full system — knotting, primer, undercoat, and topcoat for painted work; sanding sealer and lacquer coats with sheen level for clear finishes; oil type and coat count for oiled surfaces. This level of detail is standard in professional joinery quotations and it is generated automatically from your job description. You review and adjust before sending, so you always have final control over the specification.

Is it suitable for both site carpentry and bench joinery?+

Yes. TailoredQuote handles both disciplines. For site carpentry — stud walls, first-fix timber, door hanging, skirting and architrave — the AI generates practical, installation-focused quotes with timber sizes, fixing methods, and quantities. For bench joinery — bespoke staircases, fitted furniture, cabinetry, window frames — it produces detailed manufacturing specifications covering materials, construction methods, finishing, and ironmongery. Just describe the work and the AI adapts the scope and language to match whether you are working on site or in the workshop.

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