BUILDERS ALWAYS FOLLOW UP
Not every bathroom quote is accepted on the spot.
Always send a 24 hour
follow up and a Day 3
follow up.
Send it driving back from the visit
Send it while it's still fresh in their head. This message protects your margin by setting expectations before the price arrives.
Hi Dave, great meeting you 😊
Quote includes a £1,500 materials allowance — if fittings come to £1,700, you just cover the £200 difference.
This quote is based on agreed work only. If you add anything extra, or the rip-out uncovers old pipework that needs changing, I'll let you know first and price it separately.
Quote over shortly 👍
10:42 ✓✓Send it 2 hours later
Gives them time to read message 1 first so the terms land before the price does.
Here's your quote 👇
Full Bathroom Renovation — Dave's Property
📋 Full strip out, tiling, shower enclosure, vanity, toilet
🧾 Total: £8,000
(inc. VAT)
📅 Start: week of 2nd June
To secure your slot I need a 10% deposit (£800) :
🏦 Bank: Lloyds
👤 Name: Dave's Bathrooms Ltd
🔢 Sort: 12-34-56 | Acc: 12345678
Once that's in I'll confirm your start date. Any questions just shout.
12:45 ✓✓Send it exactly 3 days later
Most builders never follow up. This one message alone wins jobs they would have lost.
Hi Dave, just checking in on the quote 😊
Start date still free but I've got another job looking at that week — let me know either way 👍
Thu 09:05 ✓✓