Plumber
Repair or installation quotes written on-site and signed before work starts.
Tradesperson's Quote
Write a clear, complete quote for your trade
A good quote reassures the client, protects you and gets signed faster. Here's what to include, the pitfalls to avoid, and how to send a quote your client can sign online from their phone.
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- Mandatory details
- Online signature
- 5 free quotes a month
The essentials
- 01
All the required details
Your details, the client, an itemized job description, price, VAT, validity period and payment terms.
- 02
Itemized lines
Materials and labor listed separately, with clear quantities and unit prices.
- 03
Online signature
Your client signs from their phone, and you're notified right away.
- 04
Quote to invoice
Once the job is done, turn the quote into an invoice in one click.
What a tradesperson's quote must include
A quote should tell the client exactly what they're buying and at what price. In France, it generally includes: the quote date and validity period; your full details (name or business name, address, SIRET number, VAT number if applicable, and professional insurance for the trades that require it); the client's contact details and the job site address; an itemized description of the work with quantities, unit prices and totals; the VAT rate and amount (or a VAT exemption statement); the total before and after tax; the payment terms; and, if applicable, the deposit required and the completion time.
Some trades have additional requirements, and certain services make a quote mandatory in France: always check the rules for your trade on official government websites.
Your side
Your details, SIRET, insurance, VAT and payment terms.
The client's side
Contact details, job site address, itemized work and prices.
Itemize the work properly
A vague quote ("bathroom renovation: €6,500") worries the client and opens the door to disputes. Separate materials from labor, give quantities (square meters, hours, units) and spell out exactly what's included and what isn't (debris removal, finishing, travel).
A detailed quote also stands up better against the competition: the client sees what they're paying for, and that's often what wins the job.
Get it signed faster, no printing
With Ecomely, you write the quote on your phone or computer, even right on the job site. Your client gets a link, reviews the quote and signs it online. You're notified as soon as it's signed, and the signed quote is stored with the date and a record of acceptance.
If a deposit is planned, create the deposit invoice in one click, and it's automatically deducted from the final invoice.
Simple e-signature
The client accepts online, no account needed.
Deposit
A deposit invoice, then automatic deduction from the final invoice.
From quote to invoice, no retyping
When the work is done, the invoice picks up the quote's lines in one click, with sequential numbering. Overdue invoices are flagged, and reminders can go out automatically. Everything is filed on the client's record: quotes, invoices, jobs and messages.
Your first 5 quotes and invoices each month are free; My Business unlocks unlimited use from €3.79 a month.
Zély writes your quotes with you
"Quote for Mrs. Leroy, installation of a 200 L water heater, materials and labor": Zély drafts it using your usual prices. You review, adjust and send. For some trades, Ecomely also offers ready-made quote templates and trade-specific wording.
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Create my free account7 mistakes to avoid on a quote
These common mistakes cost jobs, or lead to disputes. Avoiding them takes just a few minutes.
Forgetting the validity period
Without an expiry date, a client can accept a quote months later, after your prices have changed.
Mixing materials and labor
Separating them makes the quote easy to read and avoids arguments over material costs.
Being vague about what's included
Debris removal, finishing, travel: put it in black and white. Anything not in writing gets disputed.
Using the wrong VAT rate
In France, rates vary depending on the type of work and the property. If in doubt, check before sending.
Overlooking payment terms
Deposit, due date, payment methods, late fees: make them clear from the quote stage.
Sending it too late
A quote sent within 48 hours is far more likely to be accepted.
Not following up
A quick message a week after sending often gets a forgetful client to sign.
How it works
- 1
Create your free account
Add your legal details and your logo.
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Write the quote
Lines, quantities, VAT, validity, terms.
- 3
Send the link
Your client signs online from their phone.
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Turn it into an invoice
In one click, once the job is done.
Who is it for?
Electrician
Code-compliance upgrades itemized line by line, with a deposit.
Painter
Surfaces in square meters, with materials and labor listed separately.
Landscaper
Recurring maintenance and one-off jobs, invoiced straight from the quote.
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Frequently asked questions
What must a quote include?
In France, generally: the date and validity period, the tradesperson's full details (SIRET, VAT, insurance where required), the client's contact details, an itemized description with quantities and prices, VAT, totals before and after tax, payment terms and completion time. Check the specific requirements for your trade on official government websites.
Is a quote signed online valid?
Yes, online acceptance counts as the client's agreement. Ecomely stores the signed quote with the date and a record of acceptance.
Can I ask for a deposit on a quote?
Yes, if it's stated in the quote. Ecomely creates the deposit invoice and deducts it from the final invoice.
Is writing quotes free with Ecomely?
Yes, 5 quotes and invoices a month are free. For unlimited monthly use, choose My Business, from €3.79 a month.
Does my client need to create an account?
No, they get a link to view and sign the quote.
Is there a free quote template?
Yes, Ecomely offers free Excel quote and invoice templates you can download without signing up.
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