The lead generation platform that sends work straight to your phone
QuoteBuddy turns real customer quote requests into leads for contractors, trades and B2B service providers across South Africa. One request from a customer, matched to your category and province, delivered by SMS the moment it arrives.
How lead generation works on QuoteBuddy
No cold lists, no chasing. Every lead starts with a customer who asked for a quote.
A homeowner or business fills in a single quote request describing the job, the location and the budget range.
The lead is matched to service providers registered for that category and province — no leads for work you don't do.
The quote request lands on your phone by SMS the moment it comes in, with the details in your vendor portal.
Send your price through the portal. The customer compares quotes and accepts one — accepted jobs move straight into your job list.
Who uses QuoteBuddy for leads
Plumbers, electricians, builders, painters, roofers, solar installers and general maintenance teams.
Businesses quoting other businesses on supply, installation, servicing and project work.
Agencies and managing agents who need a vetted contractor network for maintenance requests.
Quote requests vs bought lead lists
| QuoteBuddy | Typical bought leads | |
|---|---|---|
| Where leads come from | Customers actively requesting a quote | Cold lists and bought contact data |
| How you are notified | SMS to your phone plus your vendor portal | Email digest or a login you must check |
| Targeting | By service category and province | Broad, often outside your work area |
| Competition per lead | A limited set of matched providers | Sold to as many buyers as possible |
| Cost to join | Free sign-up, credits only for leads | Monthly retainers and setup fees |
Lead generation questions
What is a lead generation platform?
A lead generation platform connects businesses with people who are actively looking to buy. Instead of cold calling or advertising and hoping, you receive enquiries from customers who have already described what they need. On QuoteBuddy those enquiries are quote requests submitted by South African homeowners and businesses.
How does QuoteBuddy generate leads for contractors?
Customers submit one quote request on freequotes.co.za. That request is matched to registered service providers by service category and province, and sent to them by SMS. The provider then submits a quote through the vendor portal and the customer chooses.
Is it free to sign up as a service provider?
Yes. Registering as a vendor is free. You only use credits when you take on quote requests, so there is no monthly subscription to carry in a quiet month.
Does it work for B2B lead generation?
Yes. Businesses use QuoteBuddy to request quotes from other businesses on supply, installation, servicing and project work, so B2B providers receive the same matched requests as residential trades.
Which areas do you cover?
All nine South African provinces. You choose the categories and service areas you want leads for, and you are only matched to requests inside them.
How is this different from buying a lead list?
Bought lists are contact details of people who never asked to hear from you. Every QuoteBuddy lead is a live quote request from someone who is ready to receive prices for a specific job.
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