Calculate hail damage.In minutes.
The estimating software for Australian PDR technicians. Professional reports and GST tax invoices — no cloud, no subscription.

Time is Money — save with PDR Kalk!
Less paperwork. More time for what you do best.
Based on 22 working days / month
No more spreadsheets
Automatic calculation replaces manual work. No formatting, no copying, no errors.
From estimate to invoice
One tool for the entire workflow — estimate, report, GST tax invoice and receipt.
30–60 min. saved per job
Less paperwork, more repairs. The time savings pay off from day one.
Tamper-proof audit trail
SHA-256 hash chain, automatic document versions and PDF snapshots — full traceability for every invoice.
Accounting-ready exports
CSV and Excel exports for revenue, GST and open invoices — a clean handoff to your accountant.
Local data backup
Full backup as ZIP on your device. Auto-save, smart restore — your data stays with you.
What PDR Kalk can do
Hail & dent estimation
Estimate hail damage per panel, per vehicle, by triage, or by the hour, with live calculation across every panel. Dent & parking damage: per panel, flat rate, or time-based.
Documents & GST invoices
Estimate, report, tax invoice and receipt — all as PDF with your logo and GST itemised. Plus credit notes, assignment declarations, free-form manual invoices and a one-click job-package ZIP.
Insurance direct workflow
Guided 4-step process: damage entry, assignment declaration with digital signature, send to insurer, automatic split invoice — including in-person customer approval.
Subcontractor workflow
Encrypted job transfer (AES-256), three compensation models with live split, dual-notify close-out, and duplicate-merge on re-import — complete audit trail between contractor and sub.
Analytics dashboard
Business intelligence at a glance: revenue & cashflow, receivables by due-date bucket, top customers, top insurers, payment duration and a conversion funnel — all in AUD.
Multi-device & local data
Sync the office PC, the workshop tablet and the accountant's PC through your own NAS or cloud — same data on every device. Shared-folder sync runs on Windows; Android tablets work standalone with the full feature set. Stays 100% local and offline — your data is yours.
PDR Kalk in Action
Professional documents at the press of a button.
And even more...
Why PDR Kalk?
Show detailed comparison
| Feature | PDR Kalk | Typical subscription software |
|---|---|---|
| One-time payment | ✓ | ✕Monthly |
| Works offline | ✓ | ✕Cloud |
| Insurance direct workflow | ✓ | ✕No |
| Subcontractor workflow | ✓ | ✕No |
| Analytics dashboard (BI) | ✓ | ✕Extra charge |
| Multi-device via your NAS | ✓* | ✕Cloud only |
| Photo upload from your phone | ✓ | ✕No |
| GST tax invoices | ✓ | ✕Basic |
| Unlimited users per licence | ✓ | ✕Per-tech fees |
| Your data belongs to you | ✓ | ✕On third-party servers |
| Native on Windows & Android | ✓ | ✕Cloud only |
| Tamper-evident audit trail (SHA-256) | ✓ | ✕Rare |
| Camera capture in-app | ✓ | ✕No |
| Your price never goes up | ✓ | ✕Subscription can rise |
* Multi-device sync via a shared work folder is supported on Windows; Android tablets run standalone.
Buy once. Use forever.
5-Year Cost Comparison
| Feature | DentMate Solo | DentMate 2–4 Techs | PDR Kalk (one-time) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Licence model | Monthly subscription | Monthly subscription | One-time licence |
| Ongoing fees | Every month, forever | Every month, forever | None after purchase |
| Per-tech / extra seats | 1 tech only | Up to 4 techs | Unlimited users included |
| Internet required | Yes (cloud) | Yes (cloud) | No — fully offline |
| Your data | On their servers | On their servers | Stays on your device |
| Cost year 1 | + AUD ~$900 | + AUD ~$1,560 | AUD $590 |
| Cost year 2 | + AUD ~$900 | + AUD ~$1,560 | AUD $0 |
| Cost year 3 | + AUD ~$900 | + AUD ~$1,560 | AUD $0 |
| Cost year 4 | + AUD ~$900 | + AUD ~$1,560 | AUD $0 |
| Cost year 5 | + AUD ~$900 | + AUD ~$1,560 | AUD $0 |
| Total over 5 years | AUD ~$4,500 | AUD ~$7,800 | AUD $590 |
AUD $3,900–$7,200 saved over five years — PDR Kalk pays for itself in under eight months.
DentMate pricing as publicly listed in June 2026: Solo AUD $74.99/month, 2–4 Techs AUD $129.99/month; larger tiers cost more.
Try free for 30 days
Direct download — no sign-up, no credit card. Full feature set for 30 days.
Apple devices and smartphones are not supported.
What technicians say
Real feedback from PDR professionals
As a PDR technician, PDR Kalk makes my work enormously easier. The software is clear, professionally structured and saves a lot of time every day when calculating hail and parking damage. I particularly appreciate the simple operation, the clean creation of reports and invoices, and the reliable calculations. You can tell immediately that it was developed by someone who knows the PDR trade from hands-on experience. Support is fast and competent. A clear recommendation for anyone who wants to work professionally and efficiently.
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PDR Kalk runs on Windows and Android tablets as well as on PCs and laptops. All features are available on Windows devices; Android tablets offer the full feature set except for multi-device synchronisation via a shared work folder. Apple devices and smartphones are not supported.
info [at] pdrkalk [dot] ch

