About
Powered Now is the UK's leading job management software tailored specifically for tradespeople and field service businesses. It serves a wide range of trades including heating & gas, electrical, plumbing, landscaping, HVAC, pest control, building & construction, roofing, and more. The platform consolidates every aspect of running a trade business into one easy-to-use system. Users can create professional quotes and estimates in minutes, send them via email or text, collect digital approvals, and convert accepted quotes directly into jobs. Invoicing flows naturally from completed jobs, with automated payment reminders chasing outstanding balances. Scheduling and diary management allows business owners to assign engineers, manage job timelines, and keep operations running smoothly. The mobile app with full offline working ensures field workers stay productive even without a signal. Job notes, photos, and paperwork are all linked together in a unified timeline per customer. Powered Now also handles compliance-critical documentation — Gas Safety Certificates, Electrical Installation Certificates (EICs), EICRs, PAT testing records, Risk Assessments, and more — all filled out, signed, and stored digitally. Timesheets and expense tracking give managers clear visibility into labour costs and profitability. The platform is Making Tax Digital (MTD) ready, supports deposits and part payments, and includes a customer portal for booking and document access. All plans include unlimited free setup and training, making it accessible for sole traders and growing teams alike.
Key Features
- Quotes & Invoicing: Create professional quotes in minutes, collect digital approvals, and convert them into invoices or jobs with a single tap. Automated payment reminders chase outstanding balances.
- Scheduling & Diary Management: Schedule jobs, assign engineers, and manage team diaries from one central view to keep all field operations running on time.
- Digital Certificates & Forms: Complete, sign, and store compliance documents — including Gas Safety Certificates, EICs, EICRs, PAT testing records, and Risk Assessments — fully digitally.
- Mobile App with Offline Working: Stay productive on site even without an internet connection. The mobile app syncs automatically when connectivity is restored.
- Making Tax Digital (MTD) Ready: Keep financial records compliant with HMRC's MTD requirements and submit VAT returns without the stress of manual record-keeping.
Use Cases
- A sole-trader plumber uses Powered Now to create quotes on-site, convert them to invoices after job completion, and send automated payment reminders to customers.
- A heating & gas engineer generates compliant Gas Safety Certificates digitally, stores them in the cloud, and shares them with landlords instantly after each inspection.
- A growing electrical contracting business manages its team of engineers through the scheduling diary, tracks time via timesheets, and reconciles expenses for accurate job costing.
- A pest control company schedules recurring treatment visits, records chemical usage, and produces professional inspection reports for commercial clients.
- A building & construction firm tracks project progress, manages subcontractor assignments, logs site photos and notes, and keeps all customer communications in a single timeline.
Pros
- Purpose-built for UK trades: Unlike generic project management tools, Powered Now is designed specifically around the workflows, compliance needs, and terminology of UK tradespeople.
- All-in-one platform: Combines quoting, invoicing, scheduling, certificates, timesheets, and expenses so trades businesses don't need multiple disconnected tools.
- Free setup & training included: All plans include unlimited free onboarding and training support from a UK-based team, lowering the barrier to adoption.
- Offline mobile functionality: Engineers can work on-site without signal, ensuring no data is lost and productivity is maintained in low-connectivity environments.
Cons
- UK-focused feature set: The platform is optimised for UK trade regulations and compliance (e.g. MTD, Gas Safe certificates), making it less suitable for businesses operating outside the UK.
- Niche audience: Designed exclusively for the trades sector — not suitable for general service businesses or industries outside field service and construction.
- Subscription cost for growing teams: Costs can increase as team size grows, which may be a consideration for larger trade businesses scaling up quickly.
Frequently Asked Questions
Which trades is Powered Now designed for?
Powered Now supports a wide range of UK trades including plumbing, electrical, heating & gas, HVAC, landscaping, pest control, building & construction, roofing, carpentry, bricklaying, fire services, and more.
Can I use Powered Now on my phone while on-site?
Yes. Powered Now has a mobile app for iOS and Android with full offline functionality, so you can manage jobs, complete forms, and take photos even without a signal.
Does Powered Now support Making Tax Digital (MTD)?
Yes. Powered Now is MTD-ready, helping UK trade businesses keep compliant records and submit to HMRC without manual effort.
Is there a free trial available?
Yes. Powered Now offers a free trial so you can explore the platform before committing to a paid plan. All plans also include unlimited free setup and training.
Can customers view documents and book appointments online?
Yes. The Customer Portal feature gives clients a dedicated space to view quotes, invoices, and documents, as well as book appointments directly.
