StrataLyft · Digital operating kit

Trades job costing spreadsheet: quote, actual costs & variations

Quote the job. Record what it costs. See what changed.

For plumbers, electricians, carpenters and small trade crews that quote their own work.

Inside the download

What you get

  • Excel and Google Sheets workbook
  • QUOTE, ACTUALS, VARIATIONS, JOB_SUMMARY and PIPELINE sheets
  • Three example jobs
  • HOW-TO guide, staff card and single-shop licence
  • One digital ZIP download

Before you buy

Fit, software & limits

  • Enter your own labour, material, travel, currency and tax settings. Labour uses a burdened cost; charge-out remains editable.
  • Only Approved or Included variations change the revised contract; Rejected variations do not.
  • Not for homeowners comparing builder quotes. Not accounting software, a Xero integration, or legal or tax advice.
  • Exact Excel version compatibility is not specified in the public listing. Review the workbook in your chosen software before using real jobs.
Trades Job Costing Kit product overview
Product overview. Example figures and starter rates are not recommended prices.

From download to daily use

  1. Set your shop rates and build the quote.
  2. Log actual labour, materials and travel.
  3. Record variations and their approval status.
  4. Compare revised contract value with actual cost in JOB_SUMMARY.

Delivery & support

After successful payment, Payhip provides your download and emails a receipt with the download link. Save a copy of the ZIP and receipt.

Missing email, corrupt file or something different from the description? Contact StrataLyft support with your order number and purchase email.

Change-of-mind refunds after download are normally limited. Your Australian Consumer Law rights remain. Read the delivery and refund policy.

One-time purchase · AUD

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Questions before you buy

Does this replace my accounting software?

No. It is a spreadsheet for job costs and variations. Keep using your accounting system for accounting records.

Will rejected variations increase the contract?

No. Only Approved or Included variations change the revised contract.

Can I use it outside Australia?

The listing supports user-entered currency and tax settings. You remain responsible for local rates and tax treatment. The StrataLyft purchase price is in AUD.

Product descriptions checked against public listings on 7 September 2026.

Buy now · A$29.00 AUD