9 UK trades covered
Automation guides by trade
The UK's largest library of trade business automation guides. Choose your trade below to find step-by-step workflows, tool comparisons, and compliance automation — all with real UK prices.
Scaffolding
Quote automation, CITB compliance, scaffold inspection tracking
14 guides
Xero · Tradify · ScaffTag
Plumbing
Job scheduling, Gas Safe compliance, invoice automation
11 guides
Tradify · Xero · GoCardless
Electrical
NICEIC documentation, certificate automation, job costing
16 guides
iCertifi · SimPRO · NICEIC Portal
Roofing
Survey automation, weather scheduling, material tracking
11 guides
Jobber · EagleView · Xero
Landscaping
Design proposals, seasonal scheduling, maintenance contracts
10 guides
LMN · Jobber · iScape
Painting & Decorating
Estimating tools, colour consultation, project tracking
12 guides
Dulux Trade · Tradify · Houzz Pro
E-Commerce
Order automation, inventory sync, multi-channel selling
16 guides
Shopify · Linnworks · Xero
Accountancy
MTD compliance, automated bookkeeping, client onboarding
18 guides
Xero · Dext · GoProposal
Renewables
MCS compliance, solar design tools, grant tracking
17 guides
OpenSolar · MCS Portal · Pylon
Every guide includes downloadable workflow templates you can implement in a weekend. Need a specific tool recommendation? Check our latest articles for in-depth reviews. If you handle both plumbing and electrical, many of the same tools work across both trades.
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