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Builder software for quotes,
staged jobs & CIS

Keep projects, subcontractors and invoicing in order

Traddie is construction job management software for UK builders running extensions, renovations and refurbishments. Quote by stage, invoice as milestones complete, and keep subcontractor CIS deductions straight.

It handles the messy bits — progress payments, retentions, the VAT domestic reverse charge — so cashflow stays predictable across long projects.

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Everything a builder needs in one app

From the first quote to the final payment, Traddie keeps your whole job in one place.

Quote big jobs by stage

Break extensions and renovations into priced stages so customers see exactly what each milestone covers.

Progress invoicing built in

Raise staged invoices tied to milestones and payment terms, so money comes in as the work does.

Manage subcontractors

Assign work, track who is on which site, and keep subcontractor records and CIS status in one place.

CIS and reverse charge handled

Apply CIS deductions automatically and flag the VAT domestic reverse charge on qualifying construction invoices.

Collect deposits and stages

Take card payments for deposits and stage payments, and chase overdue amounts automatically.

Why UK builders choose Traddie

Quote extensions, renovations and new builds by stage
Invoice progress payments against project milestones
Apply 20% / 30% CIS deductions on subcontractor pay
Flag the VAT domestic reverse charge where it applies
Track materials and labour separately on every job
Take deposits and stage payments by card
Export CIS and VAT records ready for your accountant

Construction tax, the way it really works

Building work carries the heaviest UK tax admin of any trade — CIS, the reverse charge, retentions. Traddie keeps it correct so you are not unpicking it at year end.

  • Apply 20% / 30% CIS deductions automatically when paying subcontractors, with materials excluded per HMRC rules, and generate payment & deduction statements.
  • Flag the VAT domestic reverse charge on qualifying business-to-business construction invoices so VAT is reported correctly.
  • Invoice in stages against milestones, with deposits and retentions tracked so nothing slips through.
  • Keep a record per project of quotes, variations, invoices and payments.
  • Track rolling turnover against the £90k VAT threshold as you take on bigger jobs.

From tender to final account in four steps

1

Quote in stages

Price an extension as discrete stages — groundworks, structure, first fix, completion — and send for acceptance.

2

Schedule & assign

Set up the job, assign your team and subcontractors, and track progress on site.

3

Invoice each milestone

As each stage finishes, raise a progress invoice; CIS and reverse charge applied automatically.

4

Final account

Settle retentions and the final invoice, with the whole project history in one place.

FAQ for UK builders

Can I invoice by project stage?+
Yes. Build staged invoices aligned with your job milestones and payment terms, so you bill progressively rather than waiting until the end of a long project.
Does Traddie handle the VAT domestic reverse charge?+
Yes. On qualifying business-to-business construction work, invoices can apply the domestic reverse charge so VAT is reported correctly rather than charged to the contractor.
Can I manage subcontractors and CIS?+
Yes. Store each subcontractor with their CIS status, apply the right 20% or 30% deduction automatically, exclude materials, and produce payment and deduction statements.
Can I take deposits before starting?+
Yes. Send a card payment link for a deposit or stage payment, and Traddie records it against the job and project.
How do I keep big projects organised?+
Each project keeps its quotes, variations, jobs, invoices and payments together, so you always have one place to see where a job stands financially.
Does it work for both domestic and commercial jobs?+
Yes. Domestic refurbishments and commercial fit-outs both work, with reverse-charge handling for the qualifying business-to-business invoices.

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