Lesson 1 of 5 in For tradespeople
Write a quote or estimate fast
Customers want quotes quickly. A professional-looking estimate builds trust and wins jobs.
Do this
Describe a typical job to the AI. Ask for a quote template with line items, totals, and terms.
Try it now
Copy this prompt and describe a job you commonly do:
>I do [trade: plumbing, electrical, landscaping, etc.]. A customer wants [describe job]. Write a professional quote with: 1) Line-item breakdown of materials and labor, 2) Estimated hours, 3) Total cost, 4) Payment terms (deposit, final payment), 5) Warranty statement. Keep it clean and professional.
Check yourself
Does the quote look professional? Are the line items accurate for your pricing? Would you feel comfortable sending this to a customer?
What just happened
AI turns rough numbers into professional documents. The structure matters more than the exact numbers — you adjust those based on your experience. The skill is using AI for formatting and completeness, while keeping your own pricing judgment.