Overview
Geyser swaps are quick on paper, slow in old houses
A geyser swap looks like a fast job. Drain the old unit, drop in the new one, recommission, charge. The quote sells like that too: one geyser, one labour day, one number. The reality in any house older than fifteen years is that the connections are different, the isolator is in a strange place, the pressure regulator is missing, the safety pan is rusted through, and the wiring is undersized. A flat-rate swap turns into a half-day of fiddling that the customer didn't know about and isn't keen to pay for. A quote that surfaces those risks up front is one the customer reads twice.
QuoteGenio gives geyser installers a way to put the contingencies on the page. The new geyser at supplier price with model and capacity named, install labour as its own line, replacement isolator and pressure regulator as separately priced lines (with a note that they may not all be needed), safety pan and disposal of the old unit, and an explicit contingency for connection rework. Send the quote via WhatsApp from the customer's roof or cupboard, take a deposit on acceptance, and the final invoice ties to the actual install: only the lines that were used. The customer pays for the real job.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every type of hot water installation business.
The problem
The quoting headaches every geyser installer knows
Geyser jobs come in fast, often through insurers, and need a written quote on-site before you can lift a spanner. Your paperwork shouldn't slow that down.
Insurer paperwork eats your day
Between assessors, photos, and quotes, you spend more time on admin than on the geyser itself.
Compliance items get missed
Drip trays, vacuum breakers, and PRVs forgotten on the quote come straight out of your margin.
Slow quotes lose insurance work
Insurers and clients accept the first complete quote that lands. A delay of a day means the job is gone.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A faster, cleaner workflow built around how geyser installers actually work. On-site, under pressure, and with insurer paperwork waiting.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for hot water work
Line items for the unit, drip tray, vacuum breaker, PRV, isolation valve, labour, and disposal. All the compliance bits, none of the chaos.
Works from your phone
Quote from the roof or the ladder. No laptop needed. Just your phone.
Quote in under 2 minutes
A structured workflow that gets you from blank page to sent quote before the assessor leaves.
Compliance certificate ready
Add the COC as a line on every quote so it's visible, paid for, and never absorbed.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how geyser installers 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 Geyser Installers choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Geyser Installers 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 Geyser Installers job pricing
A rough guide to what geyser installers charge for common jobs. Pricing varies by brand, capacity, ceiling access, and whether the work is insurance funded or private. Use these as a sanity check when building your own rates, not as fixed numbers.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Geyser inspection / call-out | R1,240 - R2,479 |
| 150L electric geyser supply and install | R14,048 - R27,270 |
| 200L electric geyser supply and install | R18,180 - R34,707 |
| Heat pump (200L) supply and install | R46,276 - R90,899 |
| Solar geyser system (200L direct) | R39,665 - R85,940 |
| Gas geyser (26L) supply and install | R19,832 - R46,276 |
| Compliance certificate (COC) only | R2,975 - R6,941 |
Pricing converted from USD to ZAR at indicative rates. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
A geyser call-out covers travel and an inspection of the existing unit. Most installers charge R1,240 to R2,479 for a standard daytime call-out, and 1.5x to 2x for after-hours bursts. Always quote it as a separate line so the client sees you're paid for the assessment, not just the swap.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed pricing for standard like-for-like swaps where you know the unit and the access. Use hourly (R1,240 to R1,983 per hour) on heat pump and solar installs where the structural work and electrical run are unknown until you're on site. Mix both on the same quote when the job has known and unknown sections.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here's what a clean, itemised quote for a typical 150L geyser swap looks like. Notice how the COC, drip tray, and disposal each have their own line. Transparent quotes win geyser jobs because they answer every insurer question before it's asked.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
150L electric geyser swap, ceiling access
Call-out and inspection
150L electric geyser (Kwikot, 4 year warranty)
Drip tray, vacuum breaker, PRV, isolator
Labour (drain, remove, install, commission)
Compliance certificate (COC)
Removal and disposal of old unit
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call-out and inspection | 1 | R1,570 | R1,570 |
| 150L electric geyser (Kwikot, 4 year warranty) | 1 | R8,925 | R8,925 |
| Drip tray, vacuum breaker, PRV, isolator | 1 | R2,727 | R2,727 |
| Labour (drain, remove, install, commission) | 4 | R1,405 / hr | R5,619 |
| Compliance certificate (COC) | 1 | R3,636 | R3,636 |
| Removal and disposal of old unit | 1 | R992 | R992 |
| Subtotal | R23,468 | ||
| Tax (10%) | R2,347 | ||
| Total incl. tax | R25,815 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Drip tray, vacuum breaker, pressure relief valve, isolation valve, the COC, removal of the old unit, and the drive back if a part isn't on the van. Add them as standard lines on your template so you stop absorbing them out of your margin.
Peer snapshot
How Geyser Installers actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Geyser Installers on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
15
Quotes sent per month
61%
Average quote acceptance
5 min
Median time to send quote
R25,815
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 geyser installers. The same pricing and quoting mistakes come up again and again. Fixing these will protect your margin and speed up insurer approvals.
Mistake: Bundling the COC into labour
Better: List the Certificate of Compliance as a separate line on every quote. Insurers expect to see it, and bundling it in causes payment disputes later.
Mistake: Not specifying the geyser brand
Better: Write 'Kwikot 150L 4 year' instead of 'geyser'. Protects you when the client later compares you to a Heatech or no-name brand.
Mistake: Forgetting the drip tray
Better: Drip trays are required by code in most regions. List the tray as its own line so it's paid for, even on a like-for-like swap.
Mistake: No allowance for awkward access
Better: A roof-mounted geyser is twice the work of a ceiling cavity install. Have a 'difficult access' rate band and use it without flinching.
Mistake: Skipping the disposal line
Better: Old geyser disposal isn't free. List it as R744 to R1,322 on every quote. It's a real cost and most clients won't blink at it.
Mistake: Verbal quotes for burst geysers
Better: Even at 11pm with water running through the ceiling, send a written quote on WhatsApp before the toolbox opens. It saves arguments at invoice time.
Mistake: No expiry on the quote
Better: Set a 14 to 30 day validity. Geyser and copper prices move, and you don't want to honour a three-month-old quote at a loss.
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 geyser jobs
Get up into the ceiling or onto the roof before pricing anything. Note the exact capacity and brand of the existing unit (is it a 150L Kwikot, a 200L Heatech, a gas or solar system), photograph the current compliance items (drip tray, vacuum breaker, PRV, isolator), and check the access route. A ceiling-cavity swap takes half the time of a roof-mounted unit dragged up a steep pitch, and a cramped trapdoor adds an hour of labour. Also check the existing electrical supply and isolator, because anything non-compliant means a spark on site and a new line on your quote.
Itemise the unit, every compliance component, labour, and the COC separately. Write the brand, capacity, and warranty on the geyser line ('Kwikot 150L 4 year warranty') so you cannot be compared to a no-name unit. List the drip tray, vacuum breaker, pressure relief valve, and isolation valve as their own line (typically $ 165 combined). Put the Certificate of Compliance on its own line at $ 180 to $ 420, because insurers expect to see it and bundling it hides what they are paying for. Finish with labour at 4 hours typical, removal and disposal of the old unit at $ 45 to $ 80, and any difficult-access premium.
Set 14 to 30 days validity on every geyser quote. Copper, brass, and imported heat pump units track the exchange rate closely, and honouring an old price on a solar system install is a straight loss. For heat pumps and solar systems over $ 2,000 ask for a 40 to 50 percent deposit at acceptance to cover the unit and panels. State that after-hours burst geyser call-outs are charged at 1.5x to 2x your standard rate, with an uplifted hourly, and note warranty cover (the manufacturer warranty on the geyser, plus your labour warranty for 12 months). On insurer jobs, add the claim number as a quote reference.
Send the quote before you leave the ceiling cavity. Insurers and homeowners accept the first complete written quote that lands in the inbox, and a delay of a day usually means the assessor has already approved a competitor. Build it on your phone while the assessor is still photographing the burst unit, WhatsApp the link before you pack the toolbox, and for 2am bursts have an 'after-hours geyser' template ready so you can send a full written quote in 60 seconds from the cab. Follow up in writing within 24 hours if the insurer has not approved, because claim queues move quickly.
FAQ
Common questions from geyser installers
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. QuoteGenio lets you add any line item: COC, labour, materials, call-out, or VAT. Structure your quote exactly the way you invoice.
Yes. Once your quote is ready, share it as a link directly via WhatsApp. Your client gets a professional branded document instantly.
Each line item has its own description, quantity, and price. List the unit, the compliance items, and labour separately so insurers and clients can see the full breakdown.
Yes. Every quote has a unique public link. Your client can open it on their phone and accept it online. No signup required.
Yes. Convert any accepted quote into an invoice with one click. All the line items carry over, so there's no double entry.
Yes. The free plan gives you 5 quotes and 2 invoices per month with no credit card required. Upgrade to Premium for unlimited quotes, invoices, statements, and reports.
Yes. Insurers accept any professional written quote that itemises the unit, compliance components, labour, and certificate. Because QuoteGenio quotes are branded PDFs with line item detail, they tick every box on a standard insurer assessor checklist. Some installers add the claim number as a quote reference for traceability.
Fixed price for a standard residential install where you've already inspected the existing geyser, electrical supply, and mounting location. Cost-plus or provisional sum lines are safer when the electrical run is long, the mounting needs structural work, or you haven't yet confirmed the existing plumbing routes. Be explicit on the quote.
Most installers charge a higher call-out (typically 1.5x to 2x standard) plus an uplifted hourly rate after hours and on weekends. Build an 'after-hours geyser' template in QuoteGenio so you can send a written quote in 60 seconds before opening the ceiling, even at 2am.
14 to 30 days is standard. Geyser, copper, and brass prices move, and an open-ended quote exposes you. QuoteGenio lets you set an expiry date that appears on the PDF, so there's no argument when a client comes back two months later expecting the old price.
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Pricing benchmark
What do geyser installers charge in 2026?
Hourly rates by region, common job prices, a worked sample quote, and the FAQs customers actually ask. The complete pricing reference for geyser installers.
Typical hourly
$80-$180/hr
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