Andy Jobe - Pricing For Decorators

Andy Jobe - Pricing For Decorators I’m a working Painter & Decorator sharing what I’m learning about pricing properly.

26/03/2026

Work in progress. Bathroom in Farrow & Ball Colours.
Taped and jointed, Reeded panelling.

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This is my latest version of my pricing spreadsheet. I’d like some feedback on wether its useful or not. If you fancy te...
19/03/2026

This is my latest version of my pricing spreadsheet. I’d like some feedback on wether its useful or not.
If you fancy testing it let me know.
This is an Apple Numbers version, I have Google sheets or Excel versions too.
I’m limiting it to 5 people so I can help them if theres any problems.

14/03/2026

Mettle Bank Account + FreeAgent

Why it suits a decorator:

• Free bookkeeping
• Bank feed already built in
• Easy expense logging
• Tax estimate always visible
• Ready for MTD

It’s probably the lowest-admin setup available in the UK right now.

08/03/2026

Turnover looks impressive. Profit is what keeps you going.

06/03/2026

If your costs go up and your quotes don’t, you’re taking a pay cut.

03/03/2026

Pricing should fund your future, not just get you through the week.

01/03/2026

Two decorators can do the same job and earn very different money. Structure matters.

28/02/2026

I’m a bit of a geek and I love a spreadheet, do you do spreadsheets?

If so which platform do you use, I like numbers on the ipad.

26/02/2026

My quick check list when viewing jobs

26/02/2026

Do you have an easy check list when viewing jobs?
This is mine, it does a few of things for me..

✔️ Reminds me which questions I need to ask.
✔️ Helps me when calculating the job timescale.
✔️ Notes which materials needed.
✔️ Maintains professionalism.

I keep this in my notes app on my iphone

Do you use something similar?

What does “self-employed” actually mean to you?Is it just working for yourself instead of a boss?Or does it mean:• Cover...
25/02/2026

What does “self-employed” actually mean to you?

Is it just working for yourself instead of a boss?

Or does it mean:
• Covering your own overheads
• Pricing for profit, not just wages
• Carrying the risk
• Building something long term

No right or wrong answer — just interested how you see it?

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