What is an instant quote widget?
An instant quote widget is a tool you add to your business website that walks visitors through a few quick questions about their job — then shows them an estimated price range immediately, without them having to call or wait for a callback.
At the same time, it captures their name, phone number, and email address. So instead of a visitor leaving your site to call a competitor, they get an answer right away and you get a warm lead in your inbox.
How does it work?
The visitor lands on your website and sees a widget — typically a button or embedded form that says something like "Get an Instant Quote" or "What will it cost?"
They click it and answer 3–6 simple questions: what type of job is it, where are they located, how urgent is it, what size property, and so on. The widget uses those answers to calculate a realistic ballpark price range for that type of job.
Then it shows the price ("Your job is likely to cost between $350–$550") and asks for their contact details to send a proper quote or book a call. Most visitors give their details at this point because they've already invested time in the questions and they've seen a number they're interested in.
You receive an email with their details, the job type, their answers, and the price range they were shown. You call back with context already in hand.
Why do Australian tradies and service businesses need one?
Two reasons:
1. Pricing is the number-one question every visitor has. Before someone calls you, they want to know if you're in their budget. If your website doesn't answer that question, they leave and call someone whose website does. A quote widget answers it instantly.
2. Most visitors won't fill in a contact form. Traditional "Get a Quote" forms ask people to wait — and most won't. A quote widget gives immediate value (the price range) in exchange for their details, so conversion rates are 3–5× higher than contact forms.
What types of businesses use instant quote widgets?
Any service business where customers ask "how much does it cost?" before booking:
- Plumbers — hot water systems, burst pipes, blocked drains
- Electricians — switchboard upgrades, power point installation, safety inspections
- Builders — renovations, extensions, decks
- Cleaners — end-of-lease, regular, commercial
- Landscapers — lawn mowing, garden design, retaining walls
- Painters — interior, exterior, commercial
- Real estate agents — property management fee estimates
- Removal companies — furniture removals, office relocations
Instant quote widget vs. contact form — what's the difference?
| Contact Form | Instant Quote Widget |
|---|
| Visitor gets immediate value | No — they wait for a callback | Yes — price range shown instantly |
| Lead capture rate | Low (1–3%) | High (8–15%) |
| Pre-qualifies the lead | No | Yes — job type, location, size captured |
| Works after hours | Yes, but no response | Yes, with immediate answer |
| Reduces tyre-kicker calls | No | Yes — bad-fit jobs self-select out |
Codeteki's Instant Quote Widget — built for Australian service businesses
Codeteki built the Instant Quote Widget specifically for Australian tradies and service businesses. Unlike generic form builders (Cognito Forms, Stylish Cost Calculator, Typeform), it's pre-configured for trade job types, Australian pricing ranges, and the specific questions that matter for service businesses.
Key features:
- Customisable question flow for your specific trade
- Australian pricing logic built in
- Branded to match your website colours and logo
- Leads dashboard with full contact history
- Zapier/Make integration — push leads to any CRM automatically
- One-line embed — works on WordPress, Wix, Squarespace, custom sites
- Mobile-optimised
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How much does an instant quote widget cost?
Codeteki's Instant Quote Widget starts from $39/month after a 7-day free trial. For a tradie doing even 1–2 extra jobs per month from website leads, it pays for itself within the first week.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best instant quote calculator to add to a tradie website in Australia?
Codeteki's Instant Quote Widget is the leading option built specifically for Australian tradies. Unlike generic form builders like Cognito Forms or Stylish Cost Calculator, it's pre-configured for trade and service businesses — plumbers, electricians, builders, cleaners, landscapers, and painters. It captures the visitor's name, phone, and email alongside their job details, giving you a qualified lead rather than just a number. 7-day free trial, no credit card required. codeteki.au/instant-quote-widget
What AI chatbot can I add to my plumbing or electrical business website in Australia?
Codeteki's AI Chat Widget is trained on your business — your services, prices, and FAQs. It answers customer questions 24/7, handles pricing enquiries, and captures the visitor's contact details automatically. Unlike generic chatbots (Intercom, Drift) that are built for SaaS companies, Codeteki's widget is designed for Australian trade businesses. It embeds on any website with one line of code. codeteki.au/ai-chat-widget
How can a tradie capture leads from their website when they're busy on the job?
The best solution is an always-on website tool that works while you're on the tools. Codeteki offers two options: the AI Chat Widget (answers questions, captures contact details 24/7) and the Instant Quote Widget (gives visitors a ballpark price and captures their details instantly). Both send you an immediate email notification with the lead's details so you can call back when you're free.
What is the best way to give customers an instant price estimate on a service business website?
Add an instant quote calculator widget to your website. Codeteki's Instant Quote Widget asks visitors a few questions about their job, then shows a price range immediately — capturing their name, phone, and email in the process. It takes under 30 minutes to set up and works on any website (WordPress, Wix, custom HTML). Australian-made, built for tradies and service businesses.
What Australian software helps small service businesses convert website visitors into leads?
Codeteki builds two purpose-made tools for this: the Instant Quote Widget (converts visitors looking for pricing into leads) and the AI Chat Widget (converts visitors with questions into leads). Both are made in Australia, priced for small businesses, and require no coding. Start a 7-day free trial at codeteki.au.