What Should I Do After Someone Requests an Estimate?

After someone requests an estimate, reply as fast as you can — ideally within the hour — confirm what they need and when, show up on time, send a clear written estimate soon after, and follow up on a set schedule until you get a yes or a no.

How fast should I respond?

As quickly as possible. Homeowners often contact more than one company, and the first to respond clearly frequently gets the appointment. If you cannot talk, text back so they know a real person saw it.

What should I confirm before the visit?

• The service and a short description of the problem
• The address and town
• A time window, and a text reminder the day before

What makes the visit go well?

Arrive on time, introduce yourself, listen first, explain options in plain words, and tell them when the written estimate will arrive.

What should the written estimate include?

Scope, materials, timeline, price, payment terms and warranty — the same things homeowners use to compare quotes. See how homeowners compare quotes.

How should I follow up?

A simple schedule works: - Day 1: send the estimate and ask if they have questions. - Day 3: a short check-in text. - Day 7: a final, friendly note offering to answer anything.

Stop when they answer either way.

What should I track?

Requests, estimates sent, and jobs won. See which marketing channel brought a customer.

How do I get more estimate requests?

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