5 steps · Under 60 seconds

From job description
to sent quote in seconds.

SwiftQuote AI turns a plain-English job description into a professional, itemised quote — priced for South African trades, ready to send via WhatsApp.

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The five-step flow

Everything happens inside SwiftQuote — no switching between apps.

STEP 01

Describe the job

Type what the client needs — or tap the microphone and speak it. "Replace burst geyser in Fourways, 150L, need new valves." SwiftQuote understands plain English and Afrikaans job descriptions.

Supports voice input (Web Speech API), paste from WhatsApp, or free-text. No dropdowns, no rigid forms.

STEP 02

AI builds the itemised quote

Claude AI breaks the job into labour, materials and call-out — with SA market pricing baked in. Geyser brands, cable grades, NVR specs, cleaning rates by m². All correct for your province.

Pricing is calibrated to current SA trade rates. Material cost factors and labour rates are editable in Settings so the AI learns your margins.

STEP 03

Review and adjust in seconds

See the full breakdown — line items, VAT (15%), and total — before it leaves your hands. Edit any line, change quantities, or regenerate with a tap.

All amounts stored in cents for precision. VAT calculated automatically. Quotes include your business details, logo and payment terms.

STEP 04

Send via WhatsApp or PDF

Hit "Send via WhatsApp" and your client gets a clean, professional quote — formatted for mobile, with your branding. Or download a PDF for email.

WhatsApp links open wa.me with the quote pre-formatted. No app to install. Clients can approve with a single tap on the shareable approval link.

STEP 05

Job created. Invoice when done.

Once approved, a job is created automatically. Track time on-site, log actual material costs, and issue a VAT-compliant invoice the moment the work is complete.

Time tracker runs in the background. Invoices pull directly from job data — no re-entering figures. Export to CSV for your accountant.

Quote lifecycle at a glance

Job description
Text or voice
AI quote
Itemised + VAT
Sent to client
WhatsApp / PDF
Approved
One-tap link
Invoice issued
VAT-compliant

Why the quotes are accurate

SwiftQuote isn't a generic calculator. It's built specifically for South African trades.

Province-aware pricing

Pricing is adjusted for Gauteng, Western Cape, KZN and all other provinces. Labour rates, call-out fees and municipal SSEG costs differ by region — SwiftQuote knows the difference.

Trade-specific material databases

Six trade categories, each with calibrated material cost factors: plumbing, electrical, solar PV, security, cleaning, and general. Rates you set in Settings override the defaults.

Your margins, always protected

Set your labour rates, material mark-up and minimum call-out fee in Settings. The AI applies them every time. You set it once — the AI enforces it on every quote.

VAT-compliant documents

Every quote and invoice meets SARS requirements: VAT number, business registration, itemised VAT column, and correct 15% calculation — ready for an audit.

What a client receives

Professional. Itemised. Ready to approve.

SwiftQuote AI
QUOTE
JOB
Burst Pipe Repair — Midrand
Generated in 4 seconds · 12 May 2026
22mm copper pipe (3m)R320
Compression fittings (×4)R180
Isolation valveR145
Labour — repair + testR1,400
Call-out feeR350
VAT (15%)R357
TOTALR2,752
Send via WhatsApp
Download PDF

Generated from: "burst pipe in Midrand kitchen, need to repair and test"

Common questions

How accurate are the AI-generated prices?+

Very. The AI is trained on SA trade pricing and calibrated to current market rates per province. Your Settings let you override labour rates and material mark-up so every quote reflects your actual margins. Most users find the default estimates accurate within 5–10%.

What if I need to edit a quote?+

Every quote is fully editable before you send it. Change any line item, update quantities, delete lines, or regenerate the whole thing. Nothing leaves your account until you tap Send.

Does SwiftQuote work for subcontractors who don't issue VAT invoices?+

Yes. If you're not VAT-registered, you can disable VAT in Settings. Quotes and invoices will exclude VAT and display your standard pricing without the 15% addition.

How does voice input work?+

You tap the mic icon, speak your job description, and the browser transcribes it locally using the Web Speech API. Your audio is never sent to any server — only the final text transcript is stored.

Can clients sign quotes digitally?+

Clients receive a shareable approval link. One tap marks the quote as approved and converts it to a job in your dashboard. No signature pad required.

Does it work on mobile?+

SwiftQuote is mobile-first and installs as a PWA. You can add it to your home screen and use it offline. Built for the job site, not just the office.

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