Help & FAQs

Frequently Asked Questions About The Foreman — The Free WhatsApp Quoting and Invoicing App for UK Tradespeople

Everything you need to know about how The Foreman works.

Do I need to download an app?

No. The Foreman runs entirely through WhatsApp — an app you already have on your phone. There's nothing to download, no website to log into, and no account to create. Just save the number and start texting.

Is it really free?

Yes, completely free right now. No subscription, no hidden charges, no credit card required. We'll always give you plenty of notice before anything changes.

How does it actually work?

You text The Foreman in plain English — just like messaging a mate. Tell it who the job's for and the price, and it'll generate a professional PDF quote or invoice you can forward straight to your customer. No forms to fill in, no menus to navigate.

Will my customers know I'm using it?

No. The Foreman never contacts your customers directly. It works for you only — generating PDFs and drafting messages for you to send yourself from your own WhatsApp. Your customers just see a professional document from you.

Who is it for?

Any sole trader or small trade business that wants to spend less time on paperwork. Plumbers, electricians, builders, decorators, roofers, heating engineers, landscapers, handymen — if you're working for yourself and sending quotes or invoices from your phone and laptop, it's built for you.

Can I create professional PDF quotes and invoices?

Yes. The Foreman generates PDF quotes and invoices with your business name, trade, logo, bank details and VAT number automatically included. Send them to customers directly from WhatsApp.

Is my data safe?

Yes. Your business data, customer records, quotes and invoices are stored securely and backed up automatically. You can pull up any job, quote or invoice at any time just by asking.

What if I want to stop using it?

Just stop texting it — there's nothing to cancel, no contract, no fee. Because there's no subscription, there's nothing to unsubscribe from.

Do I need to be good with technology?

No. If you can send a WhatsApp message, you can use The Foreman. There are no commands to memorise — just say what you need in plain English.

What information does it put on my documents?

Your business name, trade, email, address, logo, bank details, VAT number and payment terms — whatever you've set up. You can update any of these at any time just by saying settings.

Ready to get started?

Message The Foreman on WhatsApp and you're up and running straight away.

Get started on WhatsApp

No app. No forms. Just WhatsApp.