Overview
Glaziers price the glass and the access, and access is what blows the quote
Glazing is one of the trades where the spec on the page is everything. Single, double, or triple glazed; toughened or laminated; low-E or solar control; obscure or clear; argon-filled or krypton-filled; the colour of the warm-edge spacer. Each variable changes the price, and the customer comparing three quotes for 'new windows' is comparing three different products without realising. The other half of the job is access. A first-floor window over a back garden is a different install to the same unit on the front of a four-storey terrace with no parking. A flat 'window replaced, $480' quote that doesn't show the glass spec and the access plan misses the conversation.
QuoteGenio gives glaziers a quoting shape that surfaces the spec and the access. Survey and measure as the first line, glass units by spec (thickness, coatings, gas fill, spacer colour) with the manufacturer named, frame work if applicable, sealing and trim, access equipment (ladders, scaffold, MEWP) priced where needed, install labour, and disposal of the old units. Send via WhatsApp from the customer's window with photos, take a deposit on the glass order, raise a progress invoice once the units are made, and the final invoice closes with the warranty document and the FENSA or local certificate where applicable.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every type of glazing and flat glass business.
The problem
The quoting headaches every glazier knows
Pricing glass by the square metre, factoring in IGU build-ups, and adding labour for tricky access takes time most glaziers don't have on the road.
Glass maths takes time
Calculating m squared, IGU spacing, and toughening surcharges on a notepad eats into your evening when you'd rather be home.
Spec confusion costs jobs
Plain text quotes don't make clear whether you priced 6mm toughened or 4mm float. Clients query, and you lose the job to someone clearer.
Slow quotes lose work
Insurance jobs and shopfront repairs go to the first quote in. If yours arrives a day later the panel is already on order from a competitor.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A faster workflow built for the way glaziers work. Measure, spec, price, send, all from your phone before you drive away.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for glass pricing
Add line items by m squared, by pane, or by hour. Toughening, lamination, and IGU spacers all sit on their own lines.
Works from your phone
Measure, photograph, quote and send before you leave the site. No laptop, no trip back to the office.
Quote in under 2 minutes
A structured workflow that gets you from on-site measure to sent quote before the next call-out comes in.
Track payments easily
Know which invoices are outstanding and follow up with one tap. No spreadsheet, no chasing in WhatsApp threads.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how glaziers 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 Glaziers choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Glaziers 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 Glaziers job pricing
A rough guide to what glaziers charge for common jobs. Pricing varies by glass thickness, IGU build-up, access difficulty and whether the job is residential or commercial. Use these ranges as a sanity check when you build your own rate card, not as fixed numbers.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Standard call-out and measure | R1,240 - R2,479 |
| 4mm float glass replacement (per m squared, supply & fit) | R1,570 - R2,975 |
| 6.38mm laminated safety glass (per m squared) | R2,975 - R5,289 |
| 6mm toughened glass (per m squared) | R3,636 - R6,280 |
| Double-glazed IGU 4-12-4 (per m squared, supply only) | R4,628 - R8,594 |
| Frameless shower enclosure (10mm toughened, fitted) | R15,701 - R39,665 |
| Shopfront pane replacement (large format toughened) | R19,832 - R74,372 |
Pricing converted from USD to ZAR at indicative rates. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
A glazier call-out covers the trip out plus the measure. Most charge R1,240 to R2,479 for a daytime measure and 1.5x to 2x for after-hours emergency board-ups. Many glaziers credit the call-out back when the client accepts the quote. Show it as a separate line so the client sees the value of your time.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use per m squared pricing for cut-to-size glass and IGUs because that's how your supplier prices you. Use fixed pricing for full enclosures, mirrors, and shopfronts where the spec is clear. Use hourly (R1,240 to R1,983) for fault-finding on failed IGUs or stubborn frame removals.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here's what a clean, itemised quote for a typical IGU swap looks like. Notice the IGU spec, the labour split, and the consumables line. Transparent quotes win jobs because the client can compare apples to apples with the next glazier's quote.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Double-glazed unit replacement, kitchen window
Call-out and measure
IGU 4-12-4 with Low-E and argon fill (1.8 m squared)
Removal and disposal of failed unit
Labour (remove sash, fit IGU, re-glaze, seal)
Glazing tape, setting blocks, silicone
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Call-out and measure | 1 | R1,570 | R1,570 |
| IGU 4-12-4 with Low-E and argon fill (1.8 m squared) | 1.8 | R6,280 / m squared | R11,304 |
| Removal and disposal of failed unit | 1 | R1,405 | R1,405 |
| Labour (remove sash, fit IGU, re-glaze, seal) | 2.5 | R1,487 / hr | R3,719 |
| Glazing tape, setting blocks, silicone | 1 | R744 | R744 |
| Subtotal | R18,742 | ||
| Tax (10%) | R1,874 | ||
| Total incl. tax | R20,616 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Disposal of the broken pane, setting blocks, glazing tape, edge protection, the second trip if the IGU arrives a week later, and the after-hours premium for board-up jobs. Add these as standard lines on your template so they stop coming out of your margin.
Peer snapshot
How Glaziers actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Glaziers on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
27
Quotes sent per month
55%
Average quote acceptance
3 min
Median time to send quote
R20,616
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 glaziers. The same pricing and spec mistakes come up again and again. Fixing these will protect your margin and stop disputes when the wrong product gets fitted.
Mistake: Quoting 'glass' without specifying thickness
Better: Always state the spec: 4mm float, 6mm toughened, 6.38mm laminated, or IGU build-up like 4-12-4. It protects you from arguments and from undercutting yourself on the wrong product.
Mistake: Forgetting the toughening surcharge
Better: Toughened glass is non-refundable once cut. Add a clear surcharge line for sizes outside your supplier's standard sheet so the cost of mistakes doesn't land on you.
Mistake: No allowance for IGU lead time
Better: Custom IGUs take 5 to 15 days. Add an estimated delivery line and a second-trip labour line to your quote so the client expects two visits and you don't lose a day fitting.
Mistake: Pricing per pane on weird shapes
Better: Arches, triangles and shaped panes carry a cutting waste factor. Quote per m squared on the bounding rectangle, not the actual cut shape, and add a 'shape cutting fee' line.
Mistake: Skipping the disposal line
Better: Broken glass disposal is a real cost. Add a fixed disposal fee on every replacement so you stop absorbing tip charges out of profit.
Mistake: No after-hours premium for board-ups
Better: Emergency board-up at 11pm costs the client peace of mind. Charge 1.5x to 2x daytime and a separate visit for the permanent fitting once the IGU arrives.
Mistake: Open-ended quote validity
Better: Glass and IGU prices move with the rand and energy costs. Set a 14 or 30 day validity on every quote so you can re-price if a custom IGU sits unaccepted for weeks.
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 glazing jobs
Measure every opening before you price. Take width and height at three points (openings rarely square up) and work out the bounding rectangle in square metres, not the pane shape, because that is how your supplier charges cutting waste. Note the frame system (aluminium, timber, uPVC), the current glass thickness, and whether the opening needs 4 mm float, 6 mm toughened, 6.38 mm laminated, or a double-glazed 4-12-4 IGU with Low-E and argon. Photograph access: first floor, scaffold needed, fragile paving below. On shopfronts check whether traffic management and after-hours fitting are required. Confirm lead time with your supplier before quoting custom IGUs or toughened cut sizes.
State the full spec on every line. Line items for call-out and measure, glass per m squared with exact spec written out (4-12-4 IGU, Low-E, argon fill), toughening surcharge for non-standard sizes, laminated premium where code requires it in showers and balustrades, removal and disposal of the failed pane, labour split (remove sash, fit IGU, re-glaze, seal) at $ 75 to $ 120 per hour, and consumables (setting blocks, glazing tape, silicone). For IGU jobs add a second-trip labour line so the client expects two visits. On shaped panes quote on the bounding rectangle with a 'shape cutting fee' to cover the offcut. On shower enclosures spec the toughened thickness (8 or 10 mm), hinge brand, and bracket finish.
Set 14 to 30 day validity because glass and IGU pricing moves with the rand and energy costs. On custom IGUs and toughened cut sizes take 50 to 70 percent deposit before placing the supplier order since custom glass is non-refundable once cut. State 1.5x daytime rate between 6 pm and 7 am, and 2x on weekends and public holidays, as your standard after-hours premium. On emergency board-ups drop validity to 7 days because IGU pricing shifts quickly when copper-spaced units move. Always write the after-hours clause so insurers pay the premium without query.
Send the quote via WhatsApp before you leave the property. Insurance jobs and shopfront repairs go to the first written quote with the spec, serial and VAT number on letterhead: if yours arrives at 9 am the next morning, the panel is already on order. Build the quote on your phone with the opening measurements still in hand, share the branded PDF link, and copy the loss assessor where the client requests it. For board-up plus replacement work, send two separate quotes (board-up now, IGU later) so you collect the emergency money without waiting for the glass to arrive.
FAQ
Common questions from glaziers
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. Set the rate as 'per m squared' and the quantity as the calculated area. The line shows the unit rate and the total clearly on the PDF.
Yes. Once your quote is ready, share it as a link via WhatsApp. Your client gets a professional branded document instantly. No app needed on their end.
Each line item has its own description, quantity, and price. Add the IGU spec on one line, removal labour on another, and consumables on a third so nothing is hidden.
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 line items carry over, so there is 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.
Quote on the bounding rectangle (the smallest rectangle the pane fits inside) because that is how your supplier charges you for cutting waste. Add a separate 'shape cutting fee' line to cover the template work and the offcut you cannot reuse. Make this clear in the description so the client understands why a triangle costs more than a square.
Yes. Custom IGUs are non-returnable once ordered. Take 50 to 70 percent deposit before placing the order with your supplier and state the deposit terms on the quote so the client agrees in writing when they accept it. QuoteGenio lets you add a deposit line directly into the quote.
Charge a higher call-out (typically 1.5x to 2x daytime), a board-up labour rate, and the cost of OSB or ply plus fixings. Then quote the permanent IGU replacement as a separate visit with its own line items. Two quotes, two invoices, no confusion at payment time.
Yes. Toughening adds 50 to 100 percent on top of the base glass price and the lead time can be a week. Listing it separately lets the client choose float versus toughened where the spec allows, and protects you when they later compare to a cheaper float quote.
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Typical hourly
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