For PlasterersBuilt for Plasterers
From full re-plasters to skim coats, boarding to dot-and-dab — describe any plastering job and get a professional quote in minutes.
2h 40m
saved per quote
85%
faster invoicing
£450+
saved monthly
Sound Familiar?
Quoting Takes Too Long
Calculating square meterage, coats, materials, and day rates for each room takes hours. Most plasterers spend 1-2 hours per detailed quote.
Chasing Invoices Eats Time
Sending handwritten invoices or WhatsApp messages for payment looks unprofessional and leads to slow payment. The admin never ends.
Customers Don't Understand Pricing
Explaining why a re-plaster costs what it does — materials, preparation, coats, drying time — takes time you don't have on site.
Everything Plasterers Need
AI Plastering Quotes
Describe the rooms, surface type, and condition. The AI calculates materials, labour, and generates a professional itemised quote.
Professional Invoicing
Send branded PDF invoices with payment links. Customers pay by card, bank transfer or instalment — all tracked automatically.
Job Planning
Organise your jobs by site, track materials ordered, and manage your diary — all in one app on your phone.
Plastering & Building Regulations
The AI checks your quotes against relevant regulations, so you never miss a compliance item.
- Dot-and-dab on external walls may require cavity insulation under Part L
- Fire-rated boarding in escape routes must meet BS EN 520
- Wet rooms and bathrooms require waterproof backing boards before tiling
- Lime plaster on listed buildings may require listed building consent
See the Time Savings
Here's how the AI handles common plasterer jobs.
3-bedroom re-plaster
Full house re-plaster across 8 rooms, including stripping, bonding coat, and two-coat finish. Customer wants itemised quote per room.
Without AI
2.5 hours
With AI
12 minutes
New build boarding and skim
15 rooms of plasterboard, dot-and-dab, tape and joint, skim finish. Developer wants quote with materials breakdown.
Without AI
3 hours
With AI
15 minutes
Making Tax Digital and Plasterers
From 6 April 2027, Making Tax Digital for Income Tax covers sole traders and landlords whose qualifying income was over £30,000 in the 2025-26 tax year. Qualifying income is your self-employment and property income beforeexpenses, so it's your turnover, not your profit. If you're in, you keep digital records and send HMRC a short update every quarter.
The app keeps your books as you work: invoices become income, receipt photos become expenses, and the quarterly figures are ready to export for you or your accountant to submit. Filing straight from the app isn't available yet.
Worked example
Say a plasterer turns over £35,000 in 2025-26 and spends £9,000 on plaster, board, beads and van costs.
- Turnover (what HMRC tests)
- £35,000
- Profit after costs
- £26,000
- Over £30,000?
- Yes, in from 6 April 2027
Their first quarterly update covers 6 April to 5 July 2027 and is due by 7 August 2027, even though their profit is under £30,000.
Illustrative figures, not a statistic. Rules from GOV.UK: eligibility, qualifying income, quarterly updates.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the AI quote different types of plaster finish?
Yes — skim coat, bonding, tyrolean, pebbledash, venetian, and lime plaster are all supported. Describe the surface and finish and the AI generates the appropriate quote.
Does it work for new build contracts?
Yes. For commercial or new-build contracts with many rooms, you can describe the full project and the AI breaks it down room by room with materials and labour itemised.
Can I send invoices for staged payments?
Yes — you can create invoices for deposits, stage payments, and final balances. Each invoice is branded and includes a payment link.
Does it calculate materials quantities?
Yes. When you describe the area and number of coats, the AI estimates bags of plaster, bonding, and any boards needed — which you can adjust before sending.
Is there an app for my phone?
Yes — Sleepless Tradesman has iPhone and Android apps so you can quote, invoice and manage jobs from site. The Android app is on Google Play.
Sleepless Tradesman vs the Alternatives
See how Sleepless Tradesman stacks up against other job management apps popular with UK plasterers.
| Feature | Sleepless Tradesman | Tradify | ServiceM8 |
|---|---|---|---|
| AI quoting from plain-English description | — | — | |
| AI photo analysis (scope from site photos) | — | — | |
| Remote customer quoting link | — | — | |
| Free plan (no credit card) | — | — | |
| Job cards & scheduling | |||
| PDF quotes & invoices | |||
| Material price lookup | — | — | |
| iOS & Android app | iOS now, Android soon |
Based on publicly available feature information as of 2026. Feature availability may vary by plan.
Features that help plasterers
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