Measurements and Running Bills for Plumbing Contractors
Work done on site is measured stage by stage and turned into running bills. Retention, deductions and the final bill are tracked against the same job.
Measurement before the bill
Builders pay for plumbing work that has been measured. The supervisor’s measurement sheet is the base for the bill.
Running bills and the final bill
Each running bill lists the work measured since the last one, at the quoted rates. Deductions that the contract allows can be entered, and retention is held back as the contract states. The final bill adds up the job and shows the retention still to be released. Retention terms differ from one builder to another, so they are set for each client. A client’s dues are visible from the bill.
From bill to money
A bill posted here goes to the invoice and receipt module. Payments received are matched against it. The office can see which running bill is paid, which is part paid and which is waiting for the builder’s approval.
What this page does not do
The software does not decide what a builder will accept. Rates, deduction rules, retention terms and any tax treatment are agreed in the contract, and the firm’s accountant advises on tax.
Frequently asked questions
Can one measurement sheet cover many flats?
Yes. Quantities are held by flat, floor or block, and the running bill can total them or list them separately.
Does it keep a retention balance?
Yes. Retention held on each bill adds up against the job, and the amount still to be released is visible until the client pays it.
Can a measurement be corrected after the bill?
A correction is recorded as a new entry with a note. The earlier figure remains in the history so the change can be explained.
Does it print bills in a builder’s own format?
Often yes. Many builders ask for a set layout, and bill formats are matched during set-up. Larger changes are quoted separately.
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