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AI for Plumbers, Electricians, Cleaners and Other Trades

Trades often lose evenings to admin. AI can draft quotes, follow-up messages and customer instructions from your notes.

Step by step

  1. Dictate your site notes. Speak a quick summary after each job.
  2. Ask for a clear quote. Request a plain list of work, materials and price.
  3. Write aftercare tips. Create a short care sheet customers can keep.
  4. Follow up politely. Send a thank-you with a review request.
  5. Keep licenses in mind. AI does not replace code requirements or permits.

What to expect

Expect clear quotes and follow-ups from your notes.

Mistakes to avoid

Do not guess measurements. Avoid skipping permits.

A good next step

Create a quote template.

A prompt you can copy

Type this into ChatGPT, Claude or Gemini

Turn these job notes into a clear, professional quote for the customer: [notes]. List the work, materials and total as I gave them. Do not change any numbers. Keep it under 200 words.

Good to know. Always double-check measurements, code requirements and prices. Those come from you.

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Common questions

Will customers like this?

Clear written quotes usually build trust. Keep a personal tone.

Should I use AI for safety advice?

No. Use official codes and manufacturer instructions.

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