Overview
Cattery boarding is sold by the night, and the suite size and quiet environment are what cat owners actually pay for
Cattery services are the cat-specific end of pet boarding. Cats need their own environment: a quiet space without dog noise, individual suites with sleeping shelves and litter areas separate from feeding, a covered run for outside time, and (in regulated markets) a cattery licence from the local authority. The customer is rarely impressed by a 'one-size-fits-all' boarding pitch; cats stress easily in noisy environments, and the responsible owner is checking the layout and the noise level before they book. A flat 'cat boarding, $25/night' quote without naming the suite size, the visit schedule, and the licence reference misses what the customer is checking for.
QuoteGenio gives cattery contractors a quoting shape built for cat-specific work. Cattery licence and welfare standard as the first line, nightly rate by suite size, double-suite for multi-cat families from the same household, daily visits and play time, medication administration as a separate line, dietary preferences (premium food, raw, prescription) as a named option, pickup and drop-off where applicable, and the vaccination requirements named on the booking form. Send via WhatsApp or email to the owner with suite photos, take a deposit at booking, and the final invoice closes with the cat going home and a stay-update photo set delivered.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every kind of cattery Service business, from solo operators to multi-crew teams.
The problem
The quoting problems most cattery Services run into
Quoting is one of the most time-consuming parts of running a cattery Service business. The wrong tool makes it worse.
Quotes take too long to write
You end up writing quotes after hours instead of being on the tools or at home. Admin is eating into your day as a cattery Service.
Quotes look inconsistent
Without a template, every quote reads differently. Clients comparing multiple cattery Services pick whoever looks the most professional, not always the best price.
Slow responses lose jobs
Clients rarely wait. If your quote takes a day, they've already accepted one from a Cattery Service who responded within the hour.
The fix
QuoteGenio fixes that
A faster, cleaner quoting workflow designed for how cattery Services actually work. On-site, on the move, and under pressure.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for cattery Services
Line items for labour, materials, call-out fees, and tax. Everything a cattery Service quote needs, nothing it doesn't.
Works from your phone
Create and send a quote while you're still on the job. No laptop needed. Just your phone.
Quote in under 2 minutes
A structured workflow that gets you from blank page to sent quote before your next call.
Track payments easily
Know which invoices are outstanding and follow up with one tap. No spreadsheets required.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how cattery services actually work
Pick your trade in Settings and the entire quote flow switches to fit. Line item presets, compliance fields, on-the-quote calculators, and per-m² / after-hours pricing all change to match your industry.
Trade-specific line items
Quick add picker pre-fills the common items your trade quotes. Skip the blank rows.
Brand-specific catalogues
Pylontech, Hikvision, Canadian Solar, Sunsynk and others pre-named. Pick the brand, the description writes itself.
Compliance fields built in
IOPSA, ECASA, PIRB, PSIRA, NHBRC, SAQCC. Set once. Every quote prints them under FROM.
Registration expiry alerts
Dashboard notification 60 days before your PSIRA, CoC or any dated registration lapses.
Per-m² / hour / day billing
Unit selector on every line item: m², hr, linear m, days. Stop doing the maths externally.
After-hours and emergency
1.5× and 2× multipliers as a one-tap toggle. Customer sees the breakdown on the quote.
Quote-flow calculators
Solar size, battery backup, cable run cost. Compute on the spot, drop straight onto the quote.
Staged payments
Deposit on acceptance + balance on completion as two separate amounts on the quote PDF.
Scope-of-work checklist
Structured Included / Not included lists. Client acceptance = signing the scope.
Site-survey mode
Log a location per line item: camera positions, fixtures by room, sensors by zone.
Regional rate hints
Pricing ranges per item per currency shown as you quote.
Free on every plan
All of the above included on the free plan. Premium is for capacity, not the trade tooling.
Why QuoteGenio
Why Cattery Services choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Cattery Services build and send quotes directly from the job site. No laptop, no office, no delays.
Win more jobs, faster
The first professional quote a client receives usually wins. Respond in minutes, not hours.
Quote to invoice in one click
When the job is accepted, convert to an invoice instantly. No retyping, no double entry.
Pricing guide
What cattery Services typically charge
Pricing varies by region, scope, and experience. These ranges give clients a sense of what to expect.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Single visit / day | $25 - $70 |
| Weekend boarding | $60 - $180 |
| Weekly boarding | $180 - $550 |
| Long-stay package | $500 - $1,800 |
| Add-on grooming / training | $30 - $150 |
Pricing shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
Call-out fees for cattery Services vary. Many charge $50-$150 for a site visit, often waived if the job is accepted.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Some cattery Services charge hourly ($50-$120/hr), while others prefer fixed project quotes. Fixed pricing is usually better for the client and protects your margin.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Sample cattery Service quote
Boarding (5 nights)
Add-on grooming
Pickup / drop-off
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boarding (5 nights) | 5 | $ 38.00 | $ 190 |
| Add-on grooming | 1 | $ 65.00 | $ 65.00 |
| Pickup / drop-off | 1 | $ 40.00 | $ 40.00 |
| Subtotal | $ 295 | ||
| Tax (0%) | $ 0.00 | ||
| Total incl. tax | $ 295 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Peer snapshot
How Cattery Services actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Cattery Services on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
15
Quotes sent per month
53%
Average quote acceptance
5 min
Median time to send quote
$ 295
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
Start quoting Cattery Service jobs like this, free
Build your first quote in under 2 minutes. No credit card, no setup fee, no contract.
Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
These are the quoting mistakes that cost cattery Services the most time and money.
Mistake: Quoting per night without add-ons visible
Better: List add-ons (grooming, training, pickup) so customers can build the right package. Saves missing the upsell.
Mistake: No vaccination requirement on the quote
Better: State your vaccination requirement up front. Otherwise drop-offs turn into refusals at the door.
Mistake: Skipping the pickup / drop-off fee
Better: Pickup is real driving time. Quote it explicitly per zone or per kilometre.
Mistake: Forgetting to quote multi-pet discounts
Better: Show the per-pet price and the multi-pet rate. Owners with two pets convert better when they see it.
Mistake: Vague meal plan terms
Better: State whether food is included or BYO. Avoids the awkward 'I thought food was included' moment.
Mistake: No deposit on holiday boarding
Better: Take 25-50% during peak periods. Customers book multiple kennels just in case otherwise.
Mistake: Plain text quotes for premium services
Better: Use a branded PDF link. Daycare and boarding are trust businesses; the quote reflects you.
Step by step
How to quote cattery Service jobs
Quoting as a cattery Service starts with understanding the job scope. Visit the site where possible, take measurements, and note any access issues or complications that could affect time or materials. A quote based on real site conditions is always more accurate than one written from a phone call.
Structure your quote with clear line items. Separate labour from materials and include quantities and rates for each. Clients who can see exactly what they are paying for are more likely to accept, and less likely to negotiate or dispute the final amount.
Set a validity period on every quote. Material prices change, and a quote you sent three months ago may no longer be profitable. A 14 to 30 day validity is standard for most cattery Service jobs.
Send the quote as soon as possible after the site visit. The cattery Service who responds first with a professional document usually wins the job. Use WhatsApp or email to get it in front of the client while the conversation is still fresh.
FAQ
Common questions from cattery Services
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. The free plan covers 5 quotes and 2 invoices a month. Premium unlocks unlimited quotes plus recurring invoices for repeat boarding or daycare clients.
Yes. Build the quote as line items (boarding, grooming, pickup). cattery Services use this to sell longer stays with the bundle saving visible.
Yes. Quote a deposit line and convert the accepted quote into a deposit invoice. Locks the date and stops double-booking.
Yes. Premium includes recurring invoices, ideal for weekly or monthly daycare regulars.
Yes. Every quote has a public link. Acceptance is one tap, no signup required.
Yes. Build and send quotes from your phone the same day as an enquiry. Speed wins the booking in this market.
Still have questions? We would rather answer them now than after you have signed up.
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