Overview
Damp-proofing quotes are part diagnosis, part treatment, and the diagnosis is the selling point
Damp work is unusual because the customer can usually see the problem before they call. What they can't tell is whether the wet patch is rising damp from below, penetrating damp from a missing pointing joint, condensation from a poorly ventilated kitchen, or all three. A quote that recommends a chemical DPC injection without explaining why is a quote the customer takes to a competitor for a second opinion. The diagnosis is where damp-proofing specialists earn the work; the treatment is where they execute it. Both belong on the quote.
QuoteGenio is built so damp specialists can put the diagnosis on the page. Survey and salt test as their own line, recommended treatment with the spec named (chemical DPC, lime render, ventilation, tanking), materials at trade price, labour by day, and the long-form guarantee written into the quote. Send via WhatsApp from the customer's hallway, take a deposit on acceptance, raise the final invoice when the work is signed off, and the guarantee document lives against the same record for the next ten years. Customers paying for damp work want to see they're paying a professional, not a chancer.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every kind of damp proofing business, from solo PCA-accredited surveyors to small specialist contractors.
The problem
The quoting headaches every damp proofing specialist knows
Damp work is survey-heavy and warranty-heavy. Without a clean survey-then-quote workflow, the chemical DPC and tanking get under-priced and 30-year warranty work becomes a liability without paperwork.
Free survey trap
Free surveys turn into 90-minute reports and unsigned recommendations. Charge for the survey to filter serious clients from price-shoppers.
Verbal damp diagnosis
Damp clients want a written report with moisture readings, recommendations, and 30-year warranty terms. A verbal estimate undermines the trust the survey built.
Tanking under-quoted vs DPC
Cellar tanking is 5-10x the cost of DPC injection. Lumping them together loses the higher-value job to a competitor who quotes them separately.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A clean workflow for damp proofing. Quote the survey first, then a separate proposal with chemical DPC, tanking, plaster, and timber treatment as itemised lines. Send via WhatsApp.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for damp work
Line items for damp survey, chemical DPC per metre, salt-retardant render, tanking per square metre, timber treatment per metre, and dehumidifier hire.
Works from the property
Send a survey report and quote from the property after the moisture meter readings. No need to wait until you are back at the desk.
Quote in under 10 minutes
Build templates for typical jobs (rising damp single-room, full-house DPC, basement tanking). Each new survey is a few tweaks away from a sent proposal.
Track surveys and finals
See which paid surveys are still pending sign-off and which final invoices are outstanding. Chase per-customer per-month with one tap.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how damp proofing specialists 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 Damp Proofing Specialists choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Damp Proofing Specialists 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
Typical Damp Proofing Specialists job pricing
A rough guide to what damp proofing specialists charge for common work. Pricing varies by property age, brick type, access, and whether the work is to PCA standard with insurance-backed guarantee. Heritage stone properties and basement tanking sit at the top of these ranges.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Damp survey (PCA, with written report) | $ 280 - $ 580 |
| Chemical DPC injection (per linear metre) | $ 65 - $ 145 / m |
| Salt-retardant render (per square metre) | $ 75 - $ 180 / m² |
| Cellar tanking (cementitious, per square metre) | $ 145 - $ 380 / m² |
| Cellar tanking (cavity drain membrane, per m²) | $ 180 - $ 480 / m² |
| Timber treatment (per linear metre) | $ 28 - $ 95 / m |
| 30-year insurance-backed guarantee (per job) | $ 95 - $ 380 |
Pricing shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
Always charge for the survey. Free surveys filter for price-shoppers, not serious clients. A $ 280 to $ 580 PCA survey credited back if works are accepted is industry standard. The fee covers the moisture meter readings, written report, photographs, and recommendations. State on the quote that the survey fee is credited against works if you proceed within the 90-day validity.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed pricing per linear metre for chemical DPC, per square metre for tanking and salt-retardant render. Use survey-based fixed pricing for the diagnostic. Use hourly only for unusual or unknown-scope work where the access or substrate is unpredictable. Quote insurance-backed guarantee as a pass-through line.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here's what a clean damp proofing proposal looks like. Survey, DPC, hack-off, replaster, timber treatment, and insurance-backed guarantee each on their own line. The survey fee credits against the work, which incentivises the client to proceed.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Rising damp treatment, ground floor of Victorian terrace
Damp survey with written report (credited if accepted)
Chemical DPC injection (cream, 18 m of perimeter)
Hack off failed plaster to 1m height
Salt-retardant render and skim
Timber treatment to skirting and joist ends
30-year insurance-backed guarantee (GPI)
Survey fee credit (against acceptance)
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Damp survey with written report (credited if accepted) | 1 | $ 380 | $ 380 |
| Chemical DPC injection (cream, 18 m of perimeter) | 18 | $ 95.00 / m | $ 1,710 |
| Hack off failed plaster to 1m height | 22 | $ 28.00 / m² | $ 616 |
| Salt-retardant render and skim | 22 | $ 145 / m² | $ 3,190 |
| Timber treatment to skirting and joist ends | 18 | $ 65.00 / m | $ 1,170 |
| 30-year insurance-backed guarantee (GPI) | 1 | $ 240 | $ 240 |
| Survey fee credit (against acceptance) | 1 | $ 380 | $ 380 |
| Subtotal | $ 6,926 | ||
| Tax (10%) | $ 693 | ||
| Total incl. tax | $ 7,619 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Survey fee credit on acceptance, salt-retardant render at the correct thickness, drying-out time before redecoration, dehumidifier hire during dry-out, insurance-backed guarantee fees passed through, and skirting board reinstatement. Add these as standard lines so they stop coming out of your DPC margin.
Peer snapshot
How Damp Proofing Specialists actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Damp Proofing Specialists on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
22
Quotes sent per month
42%
Average quote acceptance
2 min
Median time to send quote
$ 7,619
Typical quote value
Figures are indicative platform averages for this trade segment.
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Avoid these
Common quoting mistakes
We talk to a lot of damp proofing specialists. The same survey, warranty, and replaster mistakes come up project after project. Fix these and your guarantee work will be properly priced and properly insured.
Mistake: Free damp survey
Better: Charge $ 280 to $ 580 for a PCA-standard survey with written report. Credit it against the works on acceptance. Free surveys attract price-shoppers, not serious clients.
Mistake: Bundled DPC and replaster
Better: Quote chemical DPC injection and salt-retardant render as separate lines. Plastering is a major part of the job and absorbing it loses margin.
Mistake: No insurance-backed guarantee line
Better: Quote the IBG (GPI, Property Assist) as a pass-through line on every job. Without it the warranty is unsecured if your business changes hands.
Mistake: Verbal warranty terms
Better: State the 30-year warranty terms in writing on the proposal: what is covered, what voids it (decorating before dry-out, sealing the new render), and the IBG provider.
Mistake: No deposit on tanking
Better: Take 30 to 50 percent deposit on tanking jobs to cover membrane, sumps, and pumps on order. State on the proposal so the client agrees in writing.
Mistake: No drying time stated
Better: Salt-retardant render needs 4 to 6 weeks of dry-out before painting. State this on the proposal so the client does not redecorate too early and void the warranty.
Mistake: No expiry on the survey or quote
Better: Set a 90 day validity on the survey and 30 days on the works quote. Property conditions change with seasons; an old survey can mislead the client.
Mistake: No follow-up after sending the quote
Better: Most quotes that don't close, don't close because nobody followed up. Send a polite check-in 48 hours after the quote lands, and a second nudge at day 7. Two of every three accepted quotes get there because someone followed up.
Step by step
How to quote damp proofing work
Always do a paid survey first. The 60 to 90 minute PCA-standard survey with moisture meter readings, written report, and photographs is the basis for any proper damp quote. Charge $ 280 to $ 580. Credit it back against works if accepted. The survey filters serious clients and gives you the data to quote with confidence rather than guessing from photos.
Itemise survey, DPC, hack-off, replaster, timber treatment, and IBG as separate lines. List chemical DPC injection per linear metre with the cream brand stated, hack-off and replaster per square metre, timber treatment per linear metre with the chemical specified, and the insurance-backed guarantee (GPI, Property Assist) as a pass-through line. The client sees the structure of the works and the warranty cost, and accepts the IBG fee in writing rather than questioning it at invoice stage.
Take a deposit on tanking and basement work. Chemical DPC and replaster work usually invoices on completion. Tanking, basement waterproofing, and cavity drain membrane jobs need 30 to 50 percent deposit because the membrane, sump pumps, and discharge fittings are committed at the start. State the deposit clearly on the proposal.
Send via WhatsApp with the survey report attached. Damp clients often share the proposal with mortgage advisors, surveyors, or insurance assessors. The branded PDF and survey report together make a complete document. Share via public link, follow up after 48 hours, and once accepted invoice the deposit and start the work. Set a 30 day validity on the works quote and 90 days on the survey.
FAQ
Common questions from damp proofing specialists
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. Charge $ 280 to $ 580 for a PCA-standard survey with written report, photographs, and moisture readings. Credit it against the works on acceptance. Free surveys attract price-shoppers, not serious clients.
Yes. Once your survey and proposal are ready, share the public link via WhatsApp. The client opens a branded PDF, accepts online, and you have a time-stamped acceptance on file.
Per linear metre at your standard rate ($ 65 to $ 145), with the injection cream brand stated on the description. List salt-retardant render as a separate per-square-metre line because the plastering is a major part of the job.
Yes. Quote the IBG (GPI, Property Assist) as a pass-through line on every job. Without it the warranty is unsecured if your business changes hands or ceases trading.
Per square metre, with the system stated (cementitious or cavity drain membrane). Cavity drain is 1.3 to 1.5x the cost but more reliable and the warranty terms are stronger. List sump and pump as separate items where they apply.
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 quotes and 2 invoices per month with no credit card. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited quotes during busy seasons.
Yes. Quote timber treatment per linear metre with the chemical stated (boron rod, permethrin spray). Most rising damp jobs need timber treatment to skirting and joist ends.
Yes. 30 to 50 percent deposit on tanking and basement waterproofing because membrane, sump pumps, and discharge fittings are committed at the start. State on the proposal so the client agrees in writing.
If you are tax registered, yes. Show tax as its own line on the proposal so the client sees the full price before they accept.
90 days. Damp conditions change with seasons (wet winter, dry summer). State the validity on the survey report so the client knows the recommendations are time-bound.
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