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Slow preparation
Rebuilding estimates takes time that could be spent completing projects or winning new work.
Built for South African contractors
Professional Quoting & Estimation Software
Create accurate estimates, calculate materials and labour, apply markup and VAT, and generate professional quotations from one easy-to-use platform.
Built in South Africa for electrical, solar, HVAC and construction businesses.
Estimate OverviewProduct concept
Draft12
Sent28
AcceptedR185k
EST-00024
Solar installation
R126,500Solar installation
EST-00023
Electrical upgrade
R38,750Electrical upgrade
The problem
Quoting should not take hours
Many contractors still rely on disconnected spreadsheets, documents and manual calculations. Estimation.co.za is being developed to make the process faster, clearer and more reliable.
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Changing costs
Outdated material and supplier pricing can reduce margins before a project starts.
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Calculation errors
Incorrect quantities, labour, VAT or markup can result in underquoting.
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Difficult revisions
Customer changes often require an entire quotation to be rebuilt manually.
Simple workflow
From project details to professional quotation
A repeatable workflow where every calculation remains transparent and editable.
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Add the customer
Capture customer, project, location and scope details.
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Add costs
Select materials, labour, equipment and services.
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Review pricing
Apply markup, discounts and South African VAT.
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Generate the quote
Create a branded PDF for customer review.
Industry-focused
Built around the way contractors work
Start with workflows designed around the costs and pricing structures used in your trade.
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Electrical
Installations, maintenance, upgrades, call-outs and compliance work.
Explore Electrical →☀
Solar
Panels, inverters, batteries, mounting systems and installation labour.
Explore Solar →❄
HVAC
Equipment, ducting, installation, commissioning and maintenance.
Explore HVAC →▰
Construction
Materials, labour, equipment, subcontractors and contingencies.
Explore Construction →Core capabilities
Everything needed to quote more professionally
The first release will focus on essential tools for creating, revising and sending accurate quotations.
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Customer records
Keep customer, project and estimate history together.
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Cost catalogue
Reuse materials, equipment, services and pricing.
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Labour calculations
Use hourly, daily, fixed or task-based labour costs.
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Markup and VAT
Apply margins, discounts and VAT consistently.
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Professional PDFs
Create branded documents ready to send.
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Status tracking
Track draft, sent, accepted and revised estimates.
Founding beta programmeApply for Beta Access
Help shape South Africa’s contractor estimation platform
We are inviting suitable contractor businesses to participate in product research and test the first version.
✓Early access to the platform
✓Direct influence over key features
✓Assisted onboarding and template setup
✓Founding customer pricing after beta
LIMITED BETA
Who should apply?
Owner-managed electrical, solar, HVAC and construction businesses that prepare customer quotes regularly and are willing to provide structured feedback.
Frequently asked questions
What contractors want to know
Who is Estimation.co.za for?
South African electrical, solar, HVAC and construction contractors that regularly prepare project estimates and customer quotations.
Is the platform available now?
The platform is in research and development. Selected businesses will be invited to the beta programme.
Can I use my own pricing?
The planned platform will let each business maintain its own materials, labour, services and markups.
Will it support VAT?
The planned builder will support South African VAT, discounts and markups.
Will it work on mobile?
The initial platform is planned as a mobile-friendly web application.
Ready to improve the way your business quotes?
Join the beta programme and help shape the platform.