Job management software
for Preston tradespeople
Know which Google and Facebook ads generate Lancashire jobs. Schedule engineers across Preston, Blackpool and beyond. Invoice on site and get paid faster.
No card required. Setup in under 10 minutes.
Trusted by Preston and Lancashire trade businesses
Built for Preston and Lancashire trade businesses
Preston is Lancashire's county town and a growing city — with a large student population from UCLan, a significant private rental sector, a diverse housing stock spanning Victorian terraces to modern new builds, and a catchment stretching across Central Lancashire into Blackpool, Blackburn and the Ribble Valley. Trade2Base gives Preston tradespeople the tools to win more jobs and grow profitably across Lancashire.
Lancashire scheduling
Schedule engineers across Preston, Blackpool, Blackburn, Chorley, Leyland, Longridge, Garstang and the wider Lancashire area from one calendar. No geographic restrictions.
Campaign attribution
Preston trade businesses invest in Google Local Services Ads, Checkatrade and Facebook. Trade2Base shows which channels generate real booked jobs — not just clicks and impressions.
WhatsApp job updates
Automated WhatsApp messages for appointment reminders, engineer arrival notifications and invoice links. Preston customers expect fast, professional communication.
VAT-compliant invoicing
Invoice on site with Stripe card payments and sync to Xero or QuickBooks. Professional invoicing that gets you paid faster and reduces admin.
Gas Safe & NICEIC compliance
Store Gas Safe certificates, EICR reports and sign-off photos against every job. Always ready for Preston landlords, letting agents and housing association inspection.
Google review automation
Auto-request reviews after every completed job. Preston is a competitive Lancashire trade market — build your Google reputation faster than rivals across the county.
Customer self-serve portal
Preston customers approve quotes, pay invoices and rebook online. Less admin, faster cash flow and a better customer experience for every client.
AI quote drafting
Draft professional quotes for Preston Victorian and Edwardian terraces, 1960s-80s estates, student accommodation, University of Central Lancashire properties and commercial premises in the city centre.
Know your cost-per-job across every Preston channel
Preston trade businesses spend on Google, Checkatrade and Facebook. Trade2Base connects every campaign to the jobs and revenue it actually delivers.
- Cost-per-booked-job by channel
- Google Ads and Local Services Ads attribution
- Facebook and Instagram campaign tracking
- Checkatrade and MyBuilder ROI
- All channels in one campaign dashboard
What Preston tradespeople say
“We cover PR postcodes for gas and heating across Preston and Lancashire. Trade2Base attribution showed Google at £25 per booked job versus £145 on Checkatrade. We shifted the budget and monthly bookings went from 16 to 27.”
“Our electricians cover Preston and into Blackpool and Blackburn. Trade2Base keeps jobs, NICEIC certs and customer history all in one place. WhatsApp automation saves us hours every week and customers love the instant updates.”
“We fit bathrooms and kitchens across Preston and Central Lancashire. The Stripe deposit collection and digital sign-off have transformed how fast we get paid. Review automation has built our Google profile in under six months.”
Questions from Preston trade businesses
Does Trade2Base work across Lancashire and into Greater Manchester?
Yes — Trade2Base has no geographic restrictions. Preston trade businesses use it to coordinate engineers across all PR, BB and FY postcodes, from Preston to Blackpool, Blackburn and Manchester from one dashboard.
Can I track Google Local Services Ads for Preston?
Yes. Trade2Base connects to Google Ads and Local Services Ads, showing cost-per-booked-job by campaign. For Preston tradespeople investing in Google, this data is essential for measuring actual return on marketing spend.
How does Trade2Base help Preston trade businesses compete?
Campaign attribution shows which channels drive profitable jobs, automated review requests build your Google profile, and the professional customer portal converts more enquiries into booked work. All in one connected platform.
Is there a free trial?
Yes — 7 days completely free with no card required. Set up your first job in under 10 minutes. No demo call, no implementation team, no minimum contract.
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