Professional quotes. Fast payments. Zero faff.
Built for UK painters and decorators. Send a quote from the survey, get it signed digitally, invoice on completion and take card payment on the spot.
Sound familiar?
The problems Earnhouse solves for painters & decorators
Undercutting yourself on quotes
Guessing a price and hoping for the best is stressful. Break down the quote properly — days of labour, paint costs, prep — and you know exactly what margin you're working with.
Clients slow to pay after completion
You've finished the job, the room looks great, and you're waiting a fortnight for the money. A card payment link in the invoice means clients pay before the paint's fully dried.
Returning clients booking elsewhere
Out of sight, out of mind. Keep a record of every client and job, and you'll always know when someone might be due a revisit or a new project.
Running back-to-back jobs without a system
Juggling three decorating jobs at once with no central schedule is a recipe for double-bookings and missed starts. The Earnhouse scheduler puts everything in one place.
What you get
Everything a painter & decorator needs in one app
Detailed quotes
Break down labour by room, add paint costs, prep, VAT. Clients see a clear, professional quote — not just a number.
Digital sign-off
Clients approve quotes and sign completion records from their phone. No printing, no signing at the door.
Invoice on completion
Send the invoice before you pack up. Client pays by card via the link in the email.
Card payments
Every invoice has a Pay Now button. Clients pay in 30 seconds — no BACS, no cheques.
Job scheduling
See your full week in the scheduler. No double-bookings, no missed starts.
Client records
Every client, job and invoice stored and searchable. Know your history before you revisit.
How it works
From first enquiry to money in the bank
Survey and quote
Visit the property, build the quote room by room. Send for approval — client signs digitally.
Schedule the job
Add it to the diary. Block out the days, prep day included.
Do the work
Mark it started. Add notes, track progress, attach completion photos.
Get paid
Invoice on completion. Client pays by card. Money in your account in 2 days.
Plays well with your other tools
Works with the software you already use
Xero
Invoices, payments and contacts sync automatically. No double entry at tax time.
QuickBooks
Full invoice and payment sync with QuickBooks Online. VAT codes handled correctly.
Stripe
Card payments via every invoice link. 1.5% + 20p for UK cards. No extra Earnhouse fees.
Questions
Common questions from painters & decorators
Can I break a quote down room by room?
Yes. Add as many line items as you need — you can list each room separately, or break down by prep, undercoat and topcoat if you prefer.
Can I take a deposit for materials before starting?
Yes. Raise a deposit invoice for the materials cost upfront, then invoice the balance on completion.
Does it handle VAT correctly?
Yes. You can set VAT rates per line item — 20%, 0%, or exempt. Domestic new builds are often zero-rated; Earnhouse handles it correctly.
Can I store photos of finished jobs?
Yes. Attach before and after photos to any job — useful for your portfolio and for client sign-off records.
What does it cost?
Solo plan is £15.99/month for one user. Pro plan is £29.99/month for up to 5 users. Both have a free 14-day trial — no card needed to start.