Overview
Solar geyser quotes are part roof, part plumbing, and part incentive paperwork
A solar geyser install touches three trades on the same quote. The roof: a collector and a frame fixed through the tiles or sheets, with flashings that don't leak in winter. The plumbing: a tank (in the ceiling or on the roof), feed and return piping, isolation valves, and a backup electric element wired through a controller. The paperwork: in markets with rebates (Eskom rebates, ESG energy schemes, local utility programmes), the install has to be on the approved supplier list and the paperwork has to match. A quote that just lists 'solar geyser, installed' for one number gives the customer no way to claim the rebate, and the rebate is often the reason they called.
QuoteGenio gives solar geyser specialists a quote that pairs with the rebate paperwork. SABS-approved tank and collector by brand and model, frame and flashings as a roof line, plumbing rework including the dual-feed setup, controller and electric backup wiring as their own line, and a rebate or grant deduction line where the customer is eligible. Send the quote via WhatsApp from the roof, take a deposit on the supply, raise progress invoices through install, and the final invoice attaches the commissioning report and any rebate forms to the same record. The customer sees the gross, the rebate, and the net.
Who it is for
Who uses QuoteGenio
Built for every kind of solar geyser business, from solo retrofit specialists to small solar hot-water teams.
The problem
The quoting headaches every solar geyser specialist knows
Solar geyser work mixes plumbing, roof work, and electrical compliance. Without a structured proposal with collector, tank, controller, and CoC lines, the install always gets undersold against a cheaper competitor missing items.
CoC compliance absorbed
Solar geyser installs need a Certificate of Compliance for both plumbing and electrical. Without listing them as paid lines, customers expect them free and the admin time goes unbilled.
Verbal collector + tank pricing
Direct vs indirect systems, flat-plate vs evacuated-tube, integrated vs separated tanks all have different price points. Customers want each component on paper.
Slow proposals lose grant work
Eskom rebate and similar utility grant programmes need fast-turnaround quotes. The first proposal with grant pass-through usually wins the install.
The fix
QuoteGenio makes it simple
A clean workflow for solar geyser installs. Quote collector, tank, controller, pipework, and CoC compliance as separate lines. Send via WhatsApp. Convert to deposit and final invoices on signing.
The payoff
What you get with QuoteGenio
The everyday wins that add up across a year of quoting and invoicing.
Built for solar hot-water
Line items for solar collector (flat-plate, evacuated-tube), tank, controller, mounting, pipework, electrical, and CoC compliance.
Works from the roof
Send a solar geyser quote from the install site, push a retrofit proposal from the geyser cupboard. Branded PDF on every send.
Quote in under 10 minutes
Build templates for typical 200L direct, 300L indirect, and heat-pump geyser. Each new survey is a few tweaks from sent.
Track installs and finals
See which deposits have landed and which finals are still unpaid. Send annual service reminders for sacrificial anode replacement.
Built for your trade
Quoting calibrated to how solar geyser 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 Solar Geyser Specialists choose QuoteGenio
The tools that matter most when you are quoting on-site, under pressure, and between jobs.
Quote from your phone
Most Solar Geyser 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 Solar Geyser Specialists job pricing
A rough guide to what solar geyser specialists charge for common work. Pricing varies by system type (direct vs indirect, flat-plate vs evacuated-tube), tank size, mounting complexity, and whether the install is new or a retrofit. Indirect 300L systems and evacuated-tube installs sit at the top of these ranges.
| Job | Typical range |
|---|---|
| Direct system, 200L flat-plate (supply & install) | $ 1,400 - $ 2,800 |
| Indirect system, 200L (with heat exchanger) | $ 1,800 - $ 3,400 |
| Indirect system, 300L (larger family) | $ 2,200 - $ 4,400 |
| Evacuated-tube system, 200L (premium) | $ 2,400 - $ 4,800 |
| Heat-pump geyser (alternative to solar) | $ 1,800 - $ 3,800 |
| Retrofit existing geyser to solar (per system) | $ 1,200 - $ 2,400 |
| Plumbing + Electrical CoC (compliance) | $ 280 - $ 580 |
Pricing shown in USD as a rough benchmark. Rates vary significantly by country, region, currency, and market.
Call-out fees
Plumbing and electrical Certificates of Compliance are required by most insurance companies for solar geyser installs. Quote both as separate lines on every install. Pricing them openly stops the customer expecting them free and shows you are working to standard. Without compliance, the system is uninsurable and the customer's home insurance is exposed.
Hourly vs fixed pricing
Use fixed pricing for solar geyser installs where the system, mounting, and pipework are scoped after survey. Use hourly only for diagnostic and repair work where the time is uncertain. Always quote sacrificial anode replacement as an optional annual line.
See it in action
Example quote breakdown
Here's what a clean solar geyser proposal looks like. Tank, collector, controller, mounting, pipework, labour, and both compliance certificates each visible on the proposal. Customers accept faster when they see the CoC lines and understand they are paying for compliance.
Try it yourself
Job size
Region
Sample quote
Indirect 200L solar geyser install, flat-plate, retrofit
Indirect 200L solar tank (Kwikot Solar)
Flat-plate collector (2.5 m², closed-loop)
Solar controller + pump station
Mounting frame (tile roof)
Pipework, glycol, vacuum breaker, PRV
Install labour (1 day, 2 plumbers)
Plumbing CoC
Electrical CoC (controller circuit)
| Description | Qty | Rate | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indirect 200L solar tank (Kwikot Solar) | 1 | $ 880 | $ 880 |
| Flat-plate collector (2.5 m², closed-loop) | 1 | $ 580 | $ 580 |
| Solar controller + pump station | 1 | $ 380 | $ 380 |
| Mounting frame (tile roof) | 1 | $ 240 | $ 240 |
| Pipework, glycol, vacuum breaker, PRV | 1 | $ 320 | $ 320 |
| Install labour (1 day, 2 plumbers) | 1 | $ 480 | $ 480 |
| Plumbing CoC | 1 | $ 145 | $ 145 |
| Electrical CoC (controller circuit) | 1 | $ 240 | $ 240 |
| Subtotal | $ 3,265 | ||
| Tax (10%) | $ 327 | ||
| Total incl. tax | $ 3,592 | ||
Totals recalculate as you change the controls above. Tax rate inferred from the sample quote.
Items often forgotten
Plumbing and electrical Certificates of Compliance, vacuum breaker and pressure relief valve, sacrificial anode (annual replacement), drip tray under indoor tank, pipework lagging on cold-climate installs, and grant pass-through (Eskom / regional rebates). Add these as standard or optional lines.
Peer snapshot
How Solar Geyser Specialists actually use QuoteGenio
Indicative activity for Solar Geyser Specialists on the platform. Use it as a benchmark for how often to quote and how fast to respond.
32
Quotes sent per month
44%
Average quote acceptance
4 min
Median time to send quote
$ 3,592
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 solar geyser specialists. The same compliance, anode, and grant mistakes come up install after install. Fix these and your install rate will reflect the actual compliance work involved.
Mistake: No CoC line
Better: Quote plumbing and electrical CoCs as separate lines on every install. Customers seeing the compliance cost in writing accept it as part of professional installation.
Mistake: Verbal collector type
Better: State on the description whether the collector is flat-plate or evacuated-tube, and the m² area. Customers compare on collector type and price.
Mistake: No grant pass-through
Better: Where utility rebates apply (Eskom, regional schemes), show the grant deduction as a pass-through line so the customer sees the net cost after grant.
Mistake: Sacrificial anode skipped
Better: Quote anode replacement as an annual service line ($ 65 to $ 145) on the proposal. Tank life depends on it; customers value being told.
Mistake: No drip tray on indoor tanks
Better: Quote a drip tray as a standard line on every indoor tank install. Insurance claims for water damage are the second-biggest geyser claim category.
Mistake: No deposit on premium installs
Better: Take 30 to 50 percent deposit on installs over $ 2,000. Tanks and evacuated tubes are committed at the start and non-refundable.
Mistake: No expiry on the quote
Better: Set a 30 day validity. Tank and collector pricing moves with currency. State the validity so old quotes do not bind you to outdated kit costs.
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 solar geyser installations
Always survey the roof and the existing geyser cupboard before quoting. The survey tells you the roof orientation and pitch (north-facing in southern hemisphere, south-facing in northern), the existing tank size and condition, the cold-water inlet pressure, and any frost-protection requirements (closed-loop indirect vs open-loop direct). Quote based on what you saw rather than guessing from a phone description.
Itemise tank, collector, controller, mounting, pipework, labour, and both Certificates of Compliance as separate lines. State the system type (direct vs indirect, flat-plate vs evacuated-tube) and the m² collector area on the description. Add sacrificial anode replacement as an annual service line. State the manufacturer warranty (typically 5 to 10 years on tank, 10 to 25 on collector) on the proposal.
Take a deposit on premium installs. Standard direct 200L systems can usually be invoiced on completion. Indirect, evacuated-tube, and 300L+ systems should have 30 to 50 percent deposit because the tank and collectors are committed at the start and non-refundable. State the deposit clearly on the proposal.
Send via WhatsApp and follow up. Solar geyser customers compare two or three installers. The first clean written proposal with both CoCs priced openly usually wins. Share via WhatsApp link, follow up after 48 hours, and once accepted invoice the deposit and order the kit. Set a 30 day validity to protect against currency and stock moves.
FAQ
Common questions from solar geyser specialists
Everything you need to know before getting started.
Yes. Plumbing and electrical CoCs are required by most insurance companies for solar geyser installs. Quote both as separate lines on every proposal so customers see the compliance cost openly.
Yes. Once your quote is ready, share the public link via WhatsApp. The customer opens a branded PDF on their phone, accepts online, and you have a time-stamped acceptance on file.
List the system type on the description line: 'Direct 200L flat-plate' or 'Indirect 200L closed-loop'. Indirect systems are 20 to 30 percent more because of the heat exchanger and frost protection.
Yes. Quote anode replacement as an annual service line ($ 65 to $ 145). Tank life depends on it and customers value being told the maintenance schedule up front.
Yes. Some properties suit heat-pump geysers better than solar. Quote both options on the proposal where appropriate so the customer sees the comparison and chooses based on roof orientation and budget.
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 install seasons.
Yes, on installs over $ 2,000. 30 to 50 percent deposit because tanks and evacuated tubes are committed at the start and non-refundable. State on the proposal.
Yes. Where utility rebates apply (Eskom, regional schemes), show the grant deduction as a pass-through line so the customer sees the net cost after grant.
If you are tax registered, yes. Some jurisdictions have reduced VAT on energy-efficient water heating; check local rules. Show tax as its own line.
30 days. Tank and collector pricing moves with currency and supplier stock. State the validity so old quotes do not bind you to outdated kit costs.
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