Quoting software for builders in Makhanda
Build itemised builder quotes in rands, add 15% VAT automatically, and send a branded PDF before your competition has opened their spreadsheet. Built for Eastern Cape trades doing extensions, boundary walls, slabs and renovations.
Example builder quote for a Makhanda job
Typical line items and indicative Eastern Cape rates. Every figure is editable in SmartQuote.
| Description | Type | Qty | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foundation excavation & concrete | Materials | 18 m³ | R 1 850,00 | R 33 300,00 |
| Cement, sand & stone | Materials | 1 lot | R 14 500,00 | R 14 500,00 |
| Maxi bricks | Materials | 3200 ea | R 6,40 | R 20 480,00 |
| Bricklaying labour | Labour | 15 day | R 2 200,00 | R 33 000,00 |
| Rubble removal | Labour | 2 load | R 1 800,00 | R 3 600,00 |
- Subtotal
- R 104 880,00
- VAT @ 15%
- R 15 732,00
- Total (ZAR)
- R 120 612,00
Not VAT registered? Switch VAT off in Settings and totals print without it.
Work out a builder price for your Makhanda job
Adjust the job details below — the estimate updates instantly, VAT included.
Quote calculator
Enter the job details for your builder work in Makhanda and get a VAT-inclusive estimate in rands.
| Description | Type | Qty | Unit price | Amount | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| R 33 300,00 | |||||
| R 14 500,00 | |||||
| R 20 480,00 | |||||
| R 33 000,00 | |||||
| R 3 600,00 |
Quantities are scaled by the job size you picked (1×).
Turn off to quote without VAT.
- Labour
- R 36 600,00
- Materials
- R 68 280,00
- Travel (15 km return trip)
- R 255,00
- Margin (10%)
- R 10 513,50
- Subtotal (excl. VAT)
- R 115 648,50
- VAT @ 15%
- R 17 347,28
- Total (VAT incl.)
- R 132 995,78
Indicative only — rates vary by supplier and site conditions in Makhanda. Sign up to save this as a branded PDF quote.
Made for builders working around Makhanda
Makhanda means heritage properties, student accommodation and university-linked contracts. Whether the job is in Sunnyside, Somerset Heights, Joza or further out, you can reuse a saved builder template and only change the quantities.
- Builders template with 5 pre-filled line items
- Rand pricing and 15% VAT handled for you
- Labour and materials split on every quote
- Branded PDF you can WhatsApp or email
- Client list saved for repeat work
- Accept / decline status tracking
Builders in Makhanda — common questions
How do I write a quote as a builder in Makhanda?
List each item of work separately — labour and materials — with quantities and unit prices in rands. Add 15% VAT if you are VAT registered, include your validity period and payment terms, then send it as a branded PDF. SmartQuote does all of this from a builder template so your Makhanda job takes a couple of minutes to quote.
Do I have to charge VAT on my quotes?
Only if you are registered for VAT with SARS, which is compulsory once your turnover passes R1 million in any 12 months. If you are registered, show 15% VAT and your VAT number on the quote. If not, switch VAT off in Settings and your totals will print without it.
What should a builder in Makhanda include in a quote?
Your business details and VAT number, the client's details, a dated quote number, itemised extensions work, the subtotal, VAT, total in ZAR, how long the price is valid, and your payment terms including any deposit.
How long should a quote stay valid?
Most Eastern Cape trades give 14 to 30 days. Material prices move, so state the validity clearly — SmartQuote adds it to every quote automatically.
Can I send quotes on WhatsApp?
Yes. Export the quote as a PDF and share it straight from your phone — that is how most Makhanda clients prefer to receive quotes.
How do I handle progress payments on a building quote?
Put the payment schedule in your terms — for example 40% deposit, 40% at wall plate, 20% on completion — so it is accepted along with the price.
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