Measurements on the back of a hand
Survey dimensions, timber sizes and cutting lists scribbled on scraps that get lost before the workshop. Capture surveys and timber specs against the job on site, so nothing goes astray.
🪚 Job management for carpenters
Run your carpentry business without the paperwork pile-up
From site surveys to fitted furniture records, Gaffer keeps your joinery jobs, quotes, timber specs and invoices in one place — so you spend less time on admin and more time on the tools.
No credit card required · Built for UK carpenters & joiners · Go live within a week
Sound familiar?
The day-to-day headaches carpenters and joiners tell us about most — and how Gaffer fixes them.
Quotes that take all evening
Customers want a price for that fitted wardrobe or staircase today. Build a tidy joinery quote from your phone with saved materials and labour, and win the work before the next trade does.
Waiting weeks to get paid
Bespoke work ties up your cash in timber and time. Invoice the moment a fit-out is signed off, take card or Direct Debit, and chase late payers automatically.
Everything carpenters need in one place
Joinery records & compliance
Site surveys, risk assessments, method statements and structural timber records completed on site and stored against every job.
Fast quoting
Saved timber and labour rates plus reusable templates, so quotes for fitted furniture and timber frame work go out in minutes.
Scheduling & dispatch
See every joiner's day, plan around workshop and fitting time, and send "on my way" texts automatically.
Invoicing & payments
Turn a completed fit-out into an invoice instantly and get paid faster — card, Direct Debit or bank transfer.
Customer comms & reminders
Keep customers updated on lead times and delivery dates, and remind them automatically about snagging visits or repeat work.
Offline mobile app
Take measurements and complete records on a new-build plot with no signal — it all syncs later.
The Carpenter Trade Pack
Specialist forms and compliance workflows, ready out of the box.
- Site survey
- Risk assessment
- Method statement
- Timber specification
- Installation record
- Fitted furniture record
- Structural timber record
Common questions
Can I produce timber specifications and installation records in Gaffer?
Yes. The Carpenter Trade Pack includes timber specification, installation record and fitted furniture record workflows you can complete on site and store against the job and customer.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The field app is offline-first, so you can capture measurements, method statements and photos with no signal and everything syncs when you are back online.
Will it connect to my accounting software?
Yes. Invoices and customers sync with Xero and QuickBooks, so there is no double entry.
How long does it take to get started?
Most carpenters are up and running within a week. There is no card needed to start, and the Carpenter Trade Pack is ready to use the moment you sign in.
Built on the full platform
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The paperwork, already written
Gaffer ships 16 carpenter certificates and forms — Building Regs Part A — structural, COSHH assessment, Contractor Credentials Record and 13 more — ready to complete on site with no signal.
Ready to run your carpentry business properly?
14 days free. Full access. No card needed.