How do I quote a built-in cupboard or shelving job?
Quote built-ins and shelving per linear metre of cabinetry, then add separate line items for doors and frames per unit, the timber or board by species, edging and ironmongery, and finishing. Enter your rate per metre, add the run length, and TradiQuote multiplies it out. Save the rates once and your next joinery quote takes two minutes on any phone.
How do I price bespoke joinery when no two jobs are the same?
Break the job into parts you can price confidently: timber and sheet material by species and quantity, components per unit (doors, drawers, frames), and labour by complexity — standard, semi-bespoke or fully custom. Quoting labour as a complexity band rather than a flat hourly guess protects your margin on the fiddly custom work that always takes longer than you think.
How do I handle timber price increases between quote and job?
Timber prices move, especially on meranti and hardwoods. List each species as its own line item so a price change is a quick edit, not a full rebuild, and add a material price clause in your terms (for example, pricing valid 14–30 days, subject to timber supplier rates on the day of order). TradiQuote stores your rates so updating them flows through to every new quote.
What does timber decking cost per square metre in South Africa?
As an indicative 2026 guide, supply-and-install of timber decking commonly ranges around R900–R2,200/m² depending on the species (treated pine at the lower end, balau and hardwoods higher), substructure and site conditions. Built-in cupboards often start from around R1,800 per linear metre for a basic melamine carcass and climb with solid timber, soft-close hardware and custom finishes. These are rough market ranges to sanity-check against — always set your own rates based on your costs and margin.
Can clients pay a deposit on a joinery job online?
Yes. Once the client signs the proposal, a deposit invoice with your banking details is created and sent automatically. They can pay by EFT or card, and you're notified when it clears — so you can buy the timber and board and book the workshop before you start cutting.
