How to quote a job in under 10 minutes
The exact template, line-item structure and follow-up cadence that turns a site visit into a signed quote before you get back to the van.
Why fast quotes win
Home service customers accept the first professional-looking quote 68% of the time. Speed beats price. If you're quoting from the kitchen table three days later, you've already lost.
The 4-part quote template
1. Scope in plain English. 2. Line items with quantities. 3. Assumptions and exclusions. 4. Payment terms. Keep it to one page. Skip the marketing waffle.
Reusable line items
Build a library of the 20 line items you use most — labour bands, callout, materials markup, disposal, testing. Every new quote is 90% assembled before you type a word.
Assumptions and exclusions
Two lines: 'assumes existing pipework is compliant' and 'excludes making good to plaster and paint'. Prevents 80% of scope arguments later.
The 48-hour follow-up
Every quote gets an automated nudge at 48 hours. Not pushy — just 'any questions?'. Adds 20% to close rate.
How Absolutely does this for you
Quote templates, reusable line items, one-tap send-as-PDF and automated follow-ups are all built in. Free during early access.
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