Free UK construction quoting tool
Construction quote generator and calculator for UK trades.
Generate a working quote total from your own labour, material, markup and VAT inputs. Add a project label and scope note, then copy the generated summary as the starting point for a complete client quote.
Generator inputs
Build a quote starting point
Generated quote summary
Example construction job
Labour and materials for the agreed scope
Indicative client total
£3,283.20
Use this as a planning aid. A complete quote should also cover overheads, allowances, exclusions, payment terms, supplier costs and the confirmed scope of work.
From generated total to client quote
A quote generator handles the arithmetic. The scope still matters.
Searchers asking for a construction quote generator usually need a usable number quickly. The calculator above gives that number from your inputs, but a professional construction quote also needs enough detail for the client to understand what is included, excluded and expected next.
See quoting software for tradesChoose the right starting point
Generator, template or estimating workflow?
CostForge already has separate resources for these neighbouring intents, so you can use the tool that matches the job instead of forcing one page to answer every construction-estimating query.
Need an editable quote document?
Use the free construction quote template for client details, scope, line items, exclusions, VAT treatment, terms and acceptance structure.
Open the construction quote templateNeed a repeatable estimating workflow?
See how structured labour, line items, internal margin and reusable quote templates fit into CostForge’s construction estimating workflow.
Explore construction estimating softwareConstruction quote generator FAQs
Is this a construction quote generator?
Yes. Enter your own labour hours, labour rate, materials, markup and VAT rate to generate an indicative construction quote summary that you can copy. It is a planning tool rather than a substitute for checking the full scope, exclusions, overheads, supplier costs and commercial terms.
How do I calculate a construction quote?
Start with labour and material costs, apply your chosen markup, account for VAT where relevant, then review the scope, allowances, overheads, exclusions, supplier costs, payment terms and quote validity before issuing the final document.
What is the difference between a quote generator and a quote template?
A generator calculates a working total from inputs. A template gives you the document structure for client details, scope, exclusions, terms and acceptance. Use the generator for the numbers and the construction quote template when you need an editable document layout.
Can the generator be used for different trades?
Yes. The inputs are intentionally trade-neutral, so builders, plumbers, electricians, roofers, landscapers, decorators and other project-based trades can use their own labour and material figures.