100% Free for Tradespeople

Built for tradespeople, not office workers

Workwise is designed around how plumbers, electricians, and builders actually work — on site, in the van, between jobs. Every feature exists because a real tradesperson asked for it.

No credit card required. Set up in under 2 minutes.

30 sec
To create an estimate
3 taps
To push a job to Xero
100%
Free to get started
Zero
Training required

Professional estimates in under a minute

Build estimates from your saved line items, add materials, labour, and VAT — then send a polished PDF by email. Your customers get a professional document and you look the part, even if you're quoting from the van.

  • Save your most-used line items, rates, and materials for one-tap reuse
  • Add multiple sections — labour, materials, call-out fees — with automatic totals
  • VAT-registered? VAT is calculated and displayed automatically
  • Send by email with a branded PDF attachment your customer can accept online
  • Track which estimates are pending, accepted, or declined at a glance

Track every job from enquiry to sign-off

Create jobs, assign statuses, attach notes and photos, and update progress as you go. Your whole team knows what is happening without phone calls or WhatsApp groups.

  • Create jobs from accepted estimates or from scratch
  • Status pipeline: Enquiry → Quoted → Scheduled → In Progress → Complete
  • Add notes, site photos, and documents to any job
  • Filter by status, customer, or date to find any job instantly
  • Job history stays on record — useful for warranty queries and repeat work

All your customers in one place

Stop digging through WhatsApp threads and scraps of paper for addresses and phone numbers. Every customer has a profile with contact details, job history, and outstanding quotes.

  • Store name, address, phone, email, and notes for every customer
  • See full job history and all estimates for each customer
  • Quick-search by name or postcode to find anyone in seconds
  • Add notes — "key under the mat", "dog in garden" — the stuff you need to remember
  • Import existing customers from a spreadsheet when you sign up

Invoicing through Xero and QuickBooks

Workwise does not try to be an accounting package. Instead, it integrates with the tools your bookkeeper already uses. Complete a job, tap once, and a draft invoice appears in Xero or QuickBooks — ready for Sarah in the office to review and send.

  • One-tap push from completed job to draft invoice
  • Line items, quantities, and VAT map across automatically
  • Works with Xero, QuickBooks, and FreeAgent
  • No double-keying — what you quoted is what gets invoiced
  • Your accountant can reconcile without chasing you for paperwork

Site photos and documents, attached to the job

Snap before-and-after photos, photograph meter readings, attach risk assessments, and keep a clear record of every project. Everything lives on the job — not lost in your camera roll.

  • Take photos directly from the app or upload from your gallery
  • Photos are attached to the specific job — not scattered across your phone
  • Useful for disputes, warranty claims, and showing customers progress
  • Attach PDF documents — risk assessments, certificates, sign-off sheets
  • Photos sync across your team so everyone sees the latest site state

Never miss a deadline again

Workwise keeps a personalised compliance calendar so you never forget a renewal, return, or filing date. Set it up once and Workwise reminds you in advance — the kind of thing that keeps you out of trouble.

  • Self-assessment deadline (31 January) — with a nudge in November
  • VAT return dates — if you are VAT registered
  • CIS monthly returns — for subbies and contractors
  • Gas Safe and NICEIC renewal reminders — never lapse your registration
  • Custom reminders — MOT, insurance renewal, training certificates

More than just an app

Every Workwise account comes with genuine perks that make running your trade business easier and cheaper.

Supplier Discounts

Exclusive deals with Screwfix, Toolstation, Jewson, CEF, and more. Cashback tracked automatically — even one deal pays for the sign-up time.

Workwise Verified Badge

A trust signal for your website, email footer, and quote documents. Customers see you run a professional, verified operation.

Industry Benchmarking

See how your quote values, acceptance rates, and follow-up speed compare to other tradespeople in your trade and region.

Insurance Deals

Exclusive rates on van insurance, tool cover, and public liability through Tradex, Adrian Flux, Protector, and Ripe.

Templates & Guides

Estimate templates, job sign-off sheets, risk assessments, and plain-English guides to VAT, CIS, and contracts.

Compliance Calendar

Personalised reminders for tax deadlines, VAT returns, and certification renewals. Set once, never miss again.

Free vs Pro — what do you get?

The free plan is genuinely useful. Pro unlocks the full toolkit for growing businesses.

FeatureFreePro
Active customers3Unlimited
Estimates per month5Unlimited
Job management
Job notes & photos
Send estimates by email
Compliance reminders
Supplier discounts
Team members1Up to 5
Xero / QuickBooks integration
Custom branding on estimates
Remove "Powered by Workwise"
Revenue & pipeline reporting
Industry benchmarking data
Workwise Verified badge
Priority support

What tradespeople are saying

I used to spend Sunday evenings writing up estimates on my laptop. Now I knock them out on my phone between jobs. Clients get them the same day and I win more work.

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Joe Harrison
Plumber, Harrison Heating & Gas

The Xero integration alone is worth it. My bookkeeper used to chase me for invoices every month — now it all syncs automatically. Saves us hours.

S
Sarah Clarke
Office Manager, Clarke Electrical

The compliance reminders saved me. I nearly let my Gas Safe lapse last year — Workwise pinged me a month early. Will not happen again.

T
Tom Bradley
Gas Engineer, Bradley Heating

Ready to try it?

Create a free account and send your first estimate today. No card required, no time limit — free means free.