Question 1

What is Tradeli?

Accepted Answer

Tradeli is a free all-in-one business management app built for UK tradespeople. It lets you create quotes, take deposits, issue electrical certificates (EICR, EIC, Minor Works), send invoices, automatically chase overdue payments, track expenses and mileage, and stay HMRC Making Tax Digital ready — all from your phone.

Question 2

Is Tradeli free to use?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tradeli is completely free with no subscription or monthly fees. You only pay a small 1% fee on card payments you choose to process through the app via Stripe. There is no credit card required to sign up.

Question 3

Who is Tradeli designed for?

Accepted Answer

Tradeli is built for UK tradespeople of all kinds — electricians, plumbers, builders, decorators, carpenters, plasterers, roofers, landscapers, HVAC engineers and general trades. Electricians get extra tools including BS 7671 electrical certificates and statutory Late Payment Act notices.

Question 4

Can Tradeli issue electrical certificates like EICRs?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tradeli includes full BS 7671 EICR forms with circuit schedules and observation codes (C1, C2, C3, FI), plus EIC and Minor Works certificates. Certificates are generated as PDFs and sent to the client instantly, with automatic expiry reminders for 5-year re-tests.

Question 5

Does Tradeli help with HMRC Making Tax Digital?

Accepted Answer

Yes. Tradeli has a built-in MTD-ready tax hub that categorises income and expenses as you work, shows a live quarterly tax estimate, and exports an accountant-ready PDF and CSV pack. It prepares sole traders for HMRC Making Tax Digital for Income Tax.

Question 6

How does Tradeli chase unpaid invoices?

Accepted Answer

Tradeli runs a 4-step automated chase sequence on overdue invoices — starting friendly and escalating to a formal letter before action. It also adds statutory interest notices for commercial clients under the Late Payment Act, and you can pause chasing for any invoice.

Question 7

Does Tradeli take deposits?

Accepted Answer

Yes. You can require a deposit (percentage or fixed amount) on every quote. The client pays the deposit by card through a Stripe checkout when they accept the quote, so money lands before you start work.

Question 8

What devices does Tradeli work on?

Accepted Answer

Tradeli is a web app that works on any phone, tablet or computer. It is mobile-first and optimised for use on site from your phone, and can be installed as a home-screen app on iOS and Android.