Business Automation for Trades & Engineering Businesses
Replace paperwork, follow-ups, and office admin with systems that run your business in the background — powered by TradeOps.
Less time on admin. Fewer missed enquiries. More focus on chargeable work.
Service Overview
A managed office system — without hiring an admin
Who This Is For
Is this right for your business?
- Trades and construction businesses outgrowing spreadsheets
- Engineering firms managing certificates and compliance
- Service businesses missing follow-ups and invoices
- Teams that need visibility without hiring office staff
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How it works
How Automation Is Delivered
A straightforward process that builds your digital foundation first — then connects you to scalable systems if and when they make sense.
We map how enquiries, bookings, compliance, and invoicing work today and identify where admin can be removed.
Your workflows are configured inside TradeOps using pre-built logic designed specifically for trade operations.
As workload increases, workflows are refined so the system continues to run your office in the background.
Why Choose us
Why TradeWeb + TradeOps
Why this works better than generic software
- Designed specifically for trades and engineering businesses
- Replaces large parts of an office admin role
- Clear separation between website and operations
- Your data stays yours
- Scales without hiring more staff
Cost of Admin vs Automation
Why automation is cheaper than hiring
Most trade businesses don’t want to hire admin — they feel forced into it. Automation offers another option.
Comparison
Hiring an Admin
- Part-time admin: £1,200–£1,500 / month
- Virtual assistant: £300–£500 / month
- Sick days, holidays, training
- Manual errors and missed follow-ups
- Scales poorly as work increases
TradeOps Automation
- Solo trades: £49–£69 / month
- Small teams:£149–£199 / month
- Enterprise teams: £349–£499 / month
- Runs 24/7
- Scales with volume
- No staff management
- Data ownership stays with you
For many businesses, TradeOps replaces 80–90% of day-to-day office admin.
Pricing Plan
TradeOps Pricing (Admin Replacement Model)
Solo Sparky
Best for: 1 engineer / 1 van
- Enquiry capture & instant confirmation
- Automated follow-ups (WhatsApp / email)
- Job scheduling & reminders
- Basic compliance workflows
- Auto-invoice on completion
- Secure data vault
Cheaper than fuel. Cheaper than one admin hour.
Small Team
Best for: 2–5 engineers
- Includes everything in Solo, plus:
- Multi-engineer scheduling
- Lead routing & job assignment
- Compliance tracking & lockouts
- Quote approvals
- Job visibility & oversight
~1/10th the cost of a part-time admin.
Enterprise
Best for: 6+ engineers
- Includes everything in Small Team, plus:
- Advanced workflow automation
- Compliance enforcement
- Asset & certification management
- Performance reporting
- Custom automations
- Dedicated onboarding
Total office oversight for ~£10/day.
WHAT YOU REALLY GET BACK
More time on the tools — and at home
Automation isn’t just about saving money. It removes mental load.
When follow-ups happen automatically and paperwork doesn’t wait until the evening, your business stops following you home.
- Fewer missed enquiries
- No late-night admin
- Less compliance stress
- Faster payments
- More billable hours
- More evenings and weekends free
If automation saves just 2 hours per week, it has already paid for itself.
The Simple Maths
- Average engineer rate:£50–£80 / hour
- Time saved per month: 8 hours (conservative)
- Value regained: £400–£640
- Typical TradeOps cost: £149–£199
Conclusion:
You’re not buying software — you’re buying your time back
Stop running the office yourself
If admin, compliance, and follow-ups are eating into chargeable time, automation may be the smarter alternative to hiring.
FAQ's
Don't lost in your way ask now!
No. TradeWeb plans and connects your systems. Automation runs through TradeOps.
TradeOps is designed to run business processes for you, not just provide tools.
For many trade businesses, it replaces most day-to-day office admin.
