How do I quote a landscaping job with different units?
Mix units freely in one quote. Add instant lawn per m², topsoil and compost per m³, plants and trees per unit, mulch by the bag or m³, and irrigation per zone or point. TradiQuote multiplies each line out and totals the job. Save your rates once and your next garden quote takes two minutes on any phone.
Can I quote a one-off install and recurring maintenance separately?
Yes. Build the install quote — lawn, soil, plants, irrigation and hardscaping — as once-off line items, then quote garden maintenance per visit or per month as its own line. The client sees the upfront install cost and the ongoing service cost separately, so there's no confusion when the first maintenance invoice arrives.
What are typical landscaping rates in South Africa?
As an indicative 2026 guide, instant lawn supplied and laid commonly ranges around R45–R90/m², garden maintenance visits around R350–R800 each depending on garden size and frequency, and topsoil or compost around R450–R850/m³ delivered. These are rough market ranges to sanity-check against — always set your own rates based on your supplier costs, travel and margin.
How do I handle seasonal and material-volume changes?
Because you enter live quantities each time, you can adjust volumes for the season — more compost and mulch heading into spring, less mowing in winter. Add a short validity note to your quote so plant and material prices are locked for a set period, protecting you when nursery prices move.
Can clients pay a landscaping deposit 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 order plants, lawn and materials and book the team before you start.
