Signing your own documents6 min read·Updated Oct 2026

UK Quote Acceptance: What to Include & How to Get Your Own Quote Signed

A quote becomes a contract when the customer accepts it. ChickenSign does not write that quote. You upload the PDF you already have, place the signature, and send a private link.

Quote vs. estimate

Quick Answer / Definition

An estimate is a guide price that can change. A quote is an offer to do stated work for a stated price. The customer's signature on your quote PDF is the acceptance.

Contractors often use the words quote and estimate as if they were the same. If the price then moves, that confusion is what ends up in a dispute.

Write the quote in the tool you already use. Export it as a PDF. Upload that file to ChickenSign, place the signature box, and send the private link. ChickenSign does not rewrite the quote.

What to put in the PDF before you upload it

Quick Answer / Definition

Your quote PDF should state the scope of work, the price and VAT status, when you get paid, how variations are agreed, and any consumer cancellation notice the law requires.

Scope: the tasks, materials, and exclusions.

Price and VAT: whether the figure includes VAT, has VAT added, or has no VAT because you are not registered.

Payment: deposit, stage payments, and the balance.

Variations: extra work is agreed in writing, in a further PDF the customer signs, before you buy materials.

Consumers: if the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013 apply, the cancellation notice belongs in your PDF. ChickenSign does not insert it.

Frequently Asked Questions

Does ChickenSign provide quote templates?

No. ChickenSign is e-signature only: you upload and send your own quote PDF.

Can I send my quote link in WhatsApp?

Yes. Copy the private link and paste it into the chat yourself. ChickenSign emails an invitation and does not send WhatsApp or SMS messages.

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