Booking, quoting and reminder software for building tradespeople
Starting costs about $39,100 in the United States and 6,930,000 NGN in Nigeria. After 12 months, this business can bring in about $2,570 net per month in the United States and 602,000 NGN in Nigeria. The starting money comes back in about 20 months, with 40 hours of work per week.
Mundyo estimates, data as of 2026-11-02.
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The numbers
| Country | To start | Net per month (month 12) |
|---|---|---|
| United States | $39,100 | $2,570 |
| Nigeria | 6,930,000 NGN | 602,000 NGN |
| United Kingdom | £26,700 | £1,830 |
| Kenya | 1,740,000 KES | 87,200 KES |
| India | 869,000 INR | 63,600 INR |
Amounts adjusted to each country's price and income levels.
The problem
Tradespeople lose jobs by replying slowly, handle quotes and appointments on paper, and suffer from no-show clients at site visits.
The solution
A simple mobile app: online booking, quotes from the phone, automatic SMS or messaging reminders, and follow-up tracking.
Your customers
Plumbers, electricians, painters, carpenters and small building firms of 1 to 10 people.
How you make money
€25 to €60 per month per business, 14-day free trial.
Competition
General business software, quoting tools, lead-generation platforms, spreadsheets and paper notebooks.
Who has an edge
A developer or technical duo who has worked with tradespeople, able to build a very simple product and sell face to face.
The risks
Slow, costly customer acquisition, high churn, competition from funded software, adapting to local invoicing rules.
The first 3 steps
- Interview 20 tradespeople about how they handle quotes and appointments.
- Build a prototype limited to booking and reminders.
- Get ten pilot users through a building supplies merchant.
How the numbers are calculated
Example in a high-income eurozone country, at month 12: revenue €2,600 − costs €800 = €1,800 net per month. Revenue: 65 businesses × €40 a month. Costs: hosting, text messages, advertising, payment fees, social contributions. For other countries, Mundyo adjusts the starting budget to the price level (World Bank) and the income to prices and customers' purchasing power, then converts at the day's exchange rate.
Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to start: Software for tradespeople?
About $39,100 (United States), 6,930,000 NGN (Nigeria), £26,700 (United Kingdom), depending on the country. Mundyo calculates the amount for 250 countries.
How much can you earn per month?
After 12 months, about $2,570 (United States), 602,000 NGN (Nigeria), £1,830 (United Kingdom) net per month, after costs.
How long until I get my starting money back?
About 20 months, with 40 hours of work per week.
What are the risks?
Slow, costly customer acquisition, high churn, competition from funded software, adapting to local invoicing rules.
Where do I start?
1. Interview 20 tradespeople about how they handle quotes and appointments. 2. Build a prototype limited to booking and reminders. 3. Get ten pilot users through a building supplies merchant.
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