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Wall & Floor Tiler Edition

Job & Materials Tracking Built for Tilers

Stop losing track of tile boxes, adhesive bags, and silicones. 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

Tilers often miss major deductions on leftover grout bags, spacers, silicones, wet saw blades, 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 Tiling Contractors Lose Margin on Site

Tile wastage and mortar adhesives make tiling costing complex. If you don't log your actual material usage on site, your margin slips away:

  • 1.
    Unbilled Tile Waste & Adhesive bagsBuying ceramic tiles or adhesive bags in bulk often results in damaged tiles or waste cuts. If you don't allocate the correct materials portion to the job, or fail to charge the client for the full boxes ordered, you are absorbing the tile costs into your labor rate.
  • 2.
    Spacers, Silicones & Consumables ExpensesGrout spacers, silicone cartridges, transition metal trims, and tile cleaner add up to significant figures. Many tilers ignore these small purchases, letting hundreds of pounds in claimable expenses slip through the cracks.
  • 3.
    Lost Merchant and Wholesaler ReceiptsPaper invoices from Topps Tiles, CTD, or Selco 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 Tilers

AI Invoice Scanning

Take a quick photo of your Topps Tiles, CTD, or Selco invoice. Our AI scans the invoice, extracts every item (tiles, adhesive, grout, trims), and links them directly to your job budget.

Smart Materials & Tile Library

Log porcelain tiles, grouts, adhesive bags, trims, and silicone sealants 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 tile showrooms, 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 bathroom projects, wetrooms, 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 Topps Tiles and CTD invoices?

Yes. Our AI receipt scanner recognizes layouts and invoice terminology from major national tiling showrooms and builders merchants like Topps Tiles, CTD, Selco, and local merchants.

Can I track wet saw and cutter blade costs?

Yes. You can record wet saw cutter rentals, diamond blade replacements, and tile nippers under the Job Expenses or Overhead tracker to make sure your tax returns reflect these business costs.

How does VanLog handle tile offcut calculations?

You can add tile boxes 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 tiling jobs?

Join self-employed tilers 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.