Quoting software for UK roofers

Create clear, professional roofing quotes from rough site notes. TailoredQuote drafts the scope, structures the work, adds your branding, and creates a PDF ready to send. You stay in control of every price.

Why roofers need better quoting

Roofing is one of the most competitive trades in the UK. Homeowners routinely collect three or four quotes for even a small repair, and the quote you send is often your only opportunity to show you know what you are doing. Each job involves access constraints, scaffolding logistics, material waste, and weather risk — details that generic quoting tools ignore entirely.

TailoredQuote’s AI drafts the scope for you. Type your site notes in plain English, the AI structures the quote with line items covering access, strip and retile, leadwork, and rainwater goods, and you review and set every price before sending. The AI drafts — you decide.

What your roofing quote should cover

A professional roofer’s quote should include:

• Strip and retile — removal of existing covering, disposal, new tile or slate type and fixing method
• Felt and batten — breathable membrane, treated battens, counter-battens where required
• Ridge work — dry ridge system or mortar bedded, hip tiles, bonnets
• Fascias, soffits, and guttering — UPVC or aluminium, colour, profile, downpipe runs
• Lead flashing — step flashing, back gutters, soakers, chimney aprons, lead code specified
• Chimney work — repointing, lead renewal, cowl fitting, stack removal if applicable
• Flat roof — EPDM, GRP, or felt system, warm or cold deck, upstands and detailing

TailoredQuote prompts you for the key details and drafts these sections automatically. You review, adjust, and add anything specific to the job.

Common exclusions to put on every roofing quote

Roofing work is the trade most exposed to weather delays, hidden defects and access surprises. Clear exclusions protect both you and the customer:

• Scaffolding hire beyond the planned programme — quote covers a defined scaffold period; weather extensions billed separately
• Asbestos in cement gutters, soffits, flashings or under existing felt — PC sum until tested
• Rotten timbers, broken trusses, sagging purlins or undersized rafters revealed during strip — quoted as variations
• Replacement of existing felt where existing battens are stripped and re-used (flag clearly)
• Internal damage from existing leaks — ceiling replacement, redecoration, mould treatment
• Loft insulation upgrade where Building Regs require it
• Solar panel removal / refit — specialist contractor responsibility
• Aerial / satellite dish removal / refit — specialist contractor responsibility
• Pigeon proofing, lead anti-theft strips — quote separately
• Chimney removal below roofline (structural work, not roofing)
• Building Regulations notification where structural changes apply
• Guarantees: define your workmanship guarantee period AND the manufacturer’s tile/felt warranty separately
• Weather delays — programme is weather-dependent; rain stops work
• Working at Height Regulations 2005 compliance — scaffolding guidance
• VAT (where you’re VAT registered)
• Variations — any change of scope after acceptance is documented and re-quoted

Example: what you’d type into TailoredQuote

From that, TailoredQuote drafts a structured scope with line items for each section. You set the prices, add your letterhead, and send a branded PDF — all from your phone.

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Common customer objection roofers face

“The other roofer said they don’t need scaffolding.”

Customers see scaffolding as an unnecessary cost until you explain why it matters. A detailed, professionally presented quote that itemises scaffolding — erection, hire, and dismantle — as a separate line alongside health and safety compliance shows the customer exactly what they are paying for. When the competing quote omits scaffolding and plans to work off a ladder, your transparency about safe access becomes a selling point. A branded PDF with clear line items demonstrates professionalism — a text message with a round number raises questions about how the work will actually be done.

Optional: show the finished roof

On the Pro plan, you can upload a room photo and describe the renovation. TailoredQuote generates an AI visual guide showing one interpretation of what the space could look like. Attach it to your quote PDF so the customer can picture the result before work starts. AI mockups are visual guides, not exact representations — the final result depends on materials and workmanship.

Pricing

Essentials: £35/month. Pro: £68/month. No VAT to add (TailoredQuote is not VAT registered). 14-day free trial on both plans. No card needed. Cancel any time. See plans and pricing.

Frequently asked questions

Type your site notes, the AI drafts the scope, you set the prices. The whole process takes in minutes. You can adjust any line item before sending.

Yes. You can attach up to 8 photos to any quote. On Pro, you can also generate AI room visuals and embed them in the PDF.

Yes. The pricing is straightforward with no per-user fees — one subscription covers everything. Works on your phone, no laptop needed.

Yes. The AI drafts the scope and line items. You set every price, adjust every description, and control the final total before sending.

Related guides & tools for roofers

• Free quote calculator
• New roof cost UK
• Render cost UK (often pairs with reroof)
• Cladding cost UK
• How to write a builder’s quote
• Digital signatures (every plan) — signed acceptance before scaffolding goes up
• Quotes with photos — photograph the failure to justify the work
• Customer questions: scaffolding for roof work, are quotes binding?