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 while it's still fresh in their head. This message protects your margin by setting expectations before the price arrives.
Hi Dave, good meeting you 😊
Just to confirm, the quote we discussed is based on the agreed work only. If you decide to add anything extra, or if any hidden issues come up once work starts, I'll price that separately before going ahead.
Quote over shortly 👍
10:42 ✓✓Hi {Name}, good meeting you 😊
Just to confirm, the quote we discussed is based on the agreed work only. If you decide to add anything extra, or if any hidden issues come up once work starts, I'll price that separately before going ahead.
Quote over shortly 👍
Send it 2 hours later
Gives them time to read Message 1 first so the terms land before the price does.
Hi Dave, here's your quote for the bathroom work.
This includes the agreed work: full rip-out, new shower, tiling, toilet and vanity unit.
The total price is £8,000 including VAT.
To secure your start date, we just take a 10% deposit of £800.
If you're happy to go ahead, I can confirm the date for you.
12:45 ✓✓Hi [Customer Name], here's your quote for the bathroom work.
This includes the agreed work: [Scope of Work].
The total price is [Total Price] including VAT.
To secure your start date, we just take a 10% deposit of [Deposit Amount].
If you're happy to go ahead, I can confirm the date for you.
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 about the bathroom quote 👍
Would you like me to get the start date booked in?
Any questions before going ahead, just let me know.
Thu 09:05 ✓✓Hi {Name}, just checking in about the bathroom quote 👍
Would you like me to get the start date booked in?
Any questions before going ahead, just let me know.