24/06/2026
The cheapest quote costs more.
We lost a job over R3,200.
The client chose the lower price.
Days later, nothing in the house worked.
The service provider who won the job called us in.
Not to compete.
To inspect the damage.
Our electrical engineer opened the distribution board and found this:
⚡ Undersized copper cable
🔥 Insulation melted from heat
🚫 Wiring that failed SANS regulations
🏠 A live fire risk inside a family home
This was not a minor snag.
It was a hazard.
All to save R3,2000.
I have worked in this industry for years.
I know the pressure.
Sharpen your pencil.
Trim the margin.
Match the cheaper quote.
You feel it every time.
But in electrical and security work, cutting cost means cutting safety.
We chose a different path years ago:
✅ SABS-approved equipment
✅ SANS-compliant installations
✅ Qualified technicians
✅ Clear explanations to clients
✅ No shortcuts
Does it cost more?
Yes.
Do we lose jobs?
Sometimes.
Our CSI score sits at 94.9% across 2,000 plus claims.
That score links to one thing.
Standards.
Price wins the job.
Value keeps you in business.
When you compare quotes, what are you paying for?
Copper weight?
Compliance?
Skill?
Or risk?