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Plasterer & Drywaller Edition

Job & Materials Tracking Built for Plasterers

Stop losing track of plasterboard sheets, finish plaster bags, and angle beads. Log materials, track jobs, scan merchant receipts with AI, and see your exact job profit instantly on site.

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Calculate Your Unclaimed Expenses

Plasterers often miss major deductions on leftover bags, drywall screws, angle beads, and merchant runs. Check how much you can claim back.

Calculate Your Mileage Claims

Log mileage automatically in VanLog and claim write-offs at approved local tax rates.

Region:
Weekly Drive Distance150 miles
10 miles1000 miles
Estimated Tax Bracket20%
10% (Basic)50% (Higher)
Annual Claimable Expense Value£3,510
Real Estimated Tax Savings£702

Estimated cash saved based on writing off £0.45 per mile against your income.

Why Plastering Contractors Lose Margin on Site

Drywall sheets and bags of plaster make plastering costing complex. If you don't log your actual material usage on site, your margin slips away:

  • 1.
    Unbilled Plasterboard waste & Leftover BagsBuying multi-finish bags or boards in bulk often results in leftovers. If you don't allocate the correct materials portion to the job, or fail to charge the client for the full materials ordered, you are absorbing the plaster costs into your labor rate.
  • 2.
    Beading & Consumables ExpensesAngle beads, drywall screws, joint filler, and scrim tape add up to significant figures. Many plasterers ignore these small purchases, letting hundreds of pounds in claimable expenses slip through the cracks.
  • 3.
    Lost Merchant and Wholesaler ReceiptsPaper invoices from Selco, Travis Perkins, or Jewson get lost in the van or damaged. At tax time, your accountant can only write off what you have clear proof of. Lost receipts equal higher tax bills.

Features Purpose-Built for Plasterers

AI Invoice Scanning

Take a quick photo of your Selco, Travis Perkins, or Jewson invoice. Our AI scans the invoice, extracts every item (plasterboard, multi-finish bags, beads), and links them directly to your job budget.

Smart Materials & Plaster Library

Log boards, finishing bags, rendering mesh, and scrim tape easily. VanLog autocompletes past items and remembers pricing, making on-site tracking take less than 15 seconds.

Mileage Logging for Merchant Runs

Record your runs to local builders merchants or site surveys. VanLog automatically calculates your tax-deductible mileage value based on HMRC (45p/mile) or ATO (88c/km) approved rates.

Offline-Capable Interface

Works on remote sites, bathroom projects, and new builds with zero cell reception. The app caches all materials and mileage inputs locally and syncs automatically when you're back in range.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does the AI scanner support Selco and Jewson invoices?

Yes. Our AI receipt scanner recognizes layouts and invoice terminology from major national builders merchants like Selco, Travis Perkins, Jewson, and local merchants.

Can I track mixer rentals?

Yes. You can record mixer rentals, paddle drills, and clean-up buckets under the Job Expenses or Overhead tracker to make sure your tax returns reflect these business costs.

How does VanLog handle plasterboard calculations?

You can add plasterboard sheets to your job log and choose to allocate a percentage of the total cost to a specific job, or log it fully to a job and let VanLog track the rest as van stock.

Ready to stop losing profit on your plastering jobs?

Join self-employed plasterers who use VanLog to track material costs, capture tax-deductible mileage, and manage their business efficiently.

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⚠️ Important: VanLog is a record-keeping tool. Verify all calculations with your local tax authority and consult an accountant before submitting tax returns. You are solely responsible for your tax compliance.