Commissioning records all over the place
Hydraulic calcs, pressure test readings and commissioning sheets stuck on clipboards, in the van, or half-finished at home. Capture them on site and store every record against the job.
💦 Job management for sprinkler installers
Run your sprinkler installation business without the paperwork pile-up
From BS EN 12845 and BS 9251 design through to commissioning and service, Gaffer keeps your jobs, records, quotes and invoices in one place — so you spend less time on admin and more time on site.
No credit card required · Built for UK sprinkler installers · Go live within a week
Sound familiar?
The day-to-day headaches sprinkler installers tell us about most — and how Gaffer fixes them.
Design and quotes take too long
Main contractors want a price fast. Build a tidy quote off your design from your phone or laptop and get it out before the competition.
Service visits slip through the net
Annual service due on a BS 9251 system and nobody booked it. Gaffer tracks service dates and reminds you and the customer so you keep the maintenance contract.
Everything sprinkler installers need in one place
Sprinkler compliance records
Hydraulic design, installation, pressure test and commissioning records to BS EN 12845 and BS 9251 — completed on site, no re-typing at home.
Fast quoting
Saved templates and line-item pricing so design-and-install quotes for new builds and refurbs go out in minutes.
Scheduling & dispatch
See every fitter's day, avoid double-booking across multiple sites, and send "on my way" texts automatically.
Invoicing & payments
Turn a completed install or service into an invoice instantly, take card or Direct Debit, and get paid faster.
Service reminders
Annual service due? Gaffer reminds you and the customer, turning one install into a recurring maintenance contract.
Offline mobile app
Complete commissioning and pressure tests in a plant room with no signal — it all syncs later.
The Sprinkler Installer Trade Pack
Specialist forms and compliance workflows for BS EN 12845 and BS 9251 systems, ready out of the box.
- Site Survey
- Hydraulic Design Record
- Installation Record
- Commissioning Record
- Pressure Test Record
- Service Record
- Building Regulations Notification
Common questions
Can I produce BS 9251 and BS EN 12845 records in Gaffer?
Yes. The Sprinkler Installer Trade Pack includes hydraulic design, installation, pressure test and commissioning records you complete on site and store against the job and customer.
Does it work offline?
Yes. The field app is offline-first, so you can capture commissioning results, pressure test readings and photos in a plant room with no signal and everything syncs when you are back online.
Will it connect to my accounting software?
Yes. Invoices and customers sync with Xero and QuickBooks, so there is no double entry.
How long does it take to get started?
Most sprinkler installers are up and running within a week. The Trade Pack forms are ready out of the box, so you can quote your first job on day one.
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The paperwork, already written
Gaffer ships 12 sprinkler Installer certificates and forms — Building Regulations Notification, Commissioning Record, Handover Record and 9 more — ready to complete on site with no signal.
Ready to run your sprinkler installation business properly?
14 days free. Full access. No card needed.