Tools•Builder Utility

Quote Chase Time & Cost Calculator

Find out how many hours and how much billable revenue your building firm loses to manual evening quote chasing each month.

Your Quoting Numbers

14 quotes
Average estimates delivered to domestic homeowners
3 touchpoints
Calls, WhatsApps, or emails sent per open estimate
20 mins
Drafting message, reviewing notes, checking drawings
£55 / hr
Value of director time on site or running projects
Wasted Administrative Burden

You Spend 14 Hours Every Month Chasing Quotes

Annual Hours Lost168 HoursEquivalent to 21 full working days
Annual Value of Lost Time£9,240In unpaid evening admin
The Opportunity Cost:Automating quote follow-ups on Day 3, 7, and 14 restores your evenings and ensures no quote goes cold. Winning just one additional £40,000 job per year through consistent chasing covers the entire cost of custom CRM software for three years.

How Veltris Solves Quote Follow-Up

Our builders CRM automates polite Day 3, 7, and 14 check-in sequences via WhatsApp and email. The moment a client replies, the chase stops and you receive an alert to speak with a warm lead.

Why Homeowners Appreciate Prompt, Respectful Chasing

Builders often avoid chasing quotes because they fear sounding desperate or annoying. In reality, residential clients who are preparing for a major domestic build feel overwhelmed by the process.

A polite message on Day 3 asking if architectural specifications were clear shows professional pride. A follow-up on Day 7 mentioning upcoming calendar start dates provides helpful operational clarity.

Commercial research confirms the value of promptness: 78% of buyers purchase from the business that responds first, and prospective leads contacted within five minutes are 21x more likely to qualify. Automating this rhythm eliminates the personal burden while boosting your contract win rate.

See the Quote Pipeline in Action

Inspect how delivered estimates, follow-up timers, and customer replies flow on our live builder demonstration platform.