Speed-To-Quote: The Silent Sales Advantage
In window installation sales, timing isn’t just important—it’s everything. Customers are comparing options fast. The first clear, professional quote often wins, even if it’s not the cheapest. Yet many window companies still rely on spreadsheet estimates, back-of-van notes, or manual email responses. These delays cost you jobs.
Where Traditional Quoting Slows You Down
Let’s break down a typical slow quote process:
- Surveyor measures up and scribbles on paper
- Admin team receives those notes days later
- Pricing gets worked out manually in Excel
- Email quote gets sent two or three days after the visit
By then, your lead may have already accepted a competitor’s quote.
The Problem With “Getting Back To You”
When you tell a customer, “We’ll get back to you with a price,” you’re giving them time to look elsewhere. Quoting delays lead to:
- Lost trust—slow replies suggest poor service
- Lower win rate—the first quote often sets the price bar
- Increased admin—as teams chase missing details or rework quotes
How Fast Quotes Convert More Window Leads
Quick quotes aren’t just about speed—they convey professionalism. Imagine standing in a customer’s home, confirming their spec, tapping a tablet, and sending the quote before leaving the driveway.
This puts your business miles ahead. Here’s what happens:
- Higher close rates—many customers buy from the first quote they get
- Shorter sales cycle—less follow-up, faster decisions
- Better margins—less discounting when quoting early
Real Impact: Example From The Field
One KwickQuote customer increased quote volume by 40% in under 2 months after switching from spreadsheets. With instant quoting from the van, their sales team cut admin hours in half—and win rates went up 30%.
The KwickQuote Advantage
KwickQuote is built for UK window and glazing firms that want to quote faster, smarter, and more consistently, whether on-site, in the office, or over the phone. It replaces manual quotes and automates your sales process without increasing staff.
Key Benefits:
- Instant quotes: Send estimates in minutes, not days
- Mobile quoting: Quote accurately from site, tablet, or van
- Follow-up automation: Track opens, view status, and send reminders
- Consistent pricing: Every sales rep works with the latest margins and products
- Less admin: No more hunting for spreadsheets or manually formatting PDFs
Win More Jobs With Faster Quotes
If you’re spending hours putting quotes together—or worse, losing leads because a competitor got in first—it’s time to step up your quoting game.
KwickQuote helps window installers turn quotes around in minutes. And when you’re first to quote, you’re first to win.