Plasterer receipt template (UK)
Confirm payment for a skim or a repair with a proper receipt, and include the drying advice your customer will need.
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Paid on completion
Small plastering jobs, like a ceiling skim or a patch repair after an electrician has chased in cables, are often paid on the day. Give a receipt before you leave. It records the work, the amount and how it was paid, and it's your record for your tax return.
Use the receipt for aftercare
Customers keep receipts for longer than they keep texts. Use the notes box for the advice that protects your work: "Leave the room ventilated. Don't paint for 4 to 6 weeks. Use a watered-down mist coat first." If the customer gets it wrong and blames the plaster, you can point to what you told them.
Deposits and stage payments
On bigger jobs, such as a whole-house skim or a renovation, you may take a deposit or be paid room by room. Give a receipt for each payment and note the total and the balance remaining, for example "Paid to date £1,200 of £2,450."
Paying trade partners
If a builder or electrician pays you directly for patching up after their work, put their business name as the client and the property in "Job address". That way your records show both who paid and where the work was.
Keeping copies
Save every receipt in a folder for the tax year. If you're a sole trader, you must keep records for at least five years after the 31 January Self Assessment deadline for that year.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need to give a receipt for cash?
It's good practice. It protects you and the customer, and keeps your records accurate.
Can I add drying instructions to the receipt?
Yes. Use the notes box. It's one of the best places for aftercare advice.
What if the customer paid part of the bill?
Make the receipt for the amount actually paid and note the balance.