Quote & invoice app for builders in South Africa
Built for South African builders— branded with your logo, VAT-ready, straight into your customer's WhatsApp.
Get started freeZakr is a quote and invoice app built for South African builders and contractors. Big or small — a boundary wall, a bathroom reno, a full extension — you can send a clear, itemised, VAT-ready quote to your customer's WhatsApp and lock in a deposit before you order a single brick.
Boundary wall
Win the job with a clear, itemised quote
Building jobs are won and lost on the quote. A tidy, itemised PDF — materials, labour, site prep, each with a price — beats a lump-sum number scribbled on the back of a business card, and it protects you from arguments later about what was included. Zakr builds it on your phone in minutes.
Lock in a deposit before you order materials
You should never be tens of thousands of rand out of pocket on materials before the client has committed. With Zakr the customer approves the quote and pays a deposit online — card or EFT — before you place the order, so your cash flow is protected from day one.
Progress invoices and payments, sorted
As the job moves, convert the quote to invoices in one tap and bill in stages. Add your banking details for EFT or take payment online, and let Zakr send automatic reminders on anything unpaid — so you can stay on the tools instead of chasing money.
Why builders use Zakr
✓ Quote on site, from your phone — no laptop, no printer
✓ Customer approves and signs on their phone, no app needed
✓ Collect a deposit online before you start the job
✓ Get an email the moment your quote is opened
✓ Convert quote to invoice in one tap when the job's done
✓ Automatic follow-ups chase quotes and unpaid invoices for you
Free: 10 documents every month, no card needed. Pro: R 75/month for unlimited.
Builders — frequently asked questions
›Is there a free quote app for builders in South Africa?
Yes. Zakr has a free plan with 10 documents a month and no card required. When you're quoting more, Pro is R75/month for unlimited quotes and invoices.
›Can I itemise materials and labour separately?
Yes. Add as many line items as you need — each with a quantity and price — so the customer sees materials, labour and site costs broken down clearly. Subtotal, VAT and total are worked out for you.
›Can I ask for a deposit before starting?
Yes, and most builders do. Set a deposit amount on the quote; the customer pays it online or by EFT when they approve, so you're not funding materials yourself.
›Does it handle VAT for registered contractors?
Yes. If you're VAT registered, Zakr adds 15% VAT as a separate line and shows your VAT number on every document. If you're not, simply leave it off.