Quote fast. Or lose the job.
Homeowners often ask more than one contractor for a price. Check how yours gets from request to a real next step. Eight checks, and your estimate pad fills in as you answer.
Every new estimate request is assigned to one named person.
From the request to a real next step
- Assigned to
- Customer told
- Job details
- Route
- Price guide
- Next step
- Follow-up
- Logged
Fast is not a stopwatch.
We won't give you a "reply in X minutes" number. Nobody honest has one that fits every trade. Fast means the request reaches one person, the customer knows it arrived, and the reply has a real next step. Measure your own clock instead.
Your own clock: 4 fields, every request
| Request in | First reply | Quote sent | Won or lost |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 9:12 | Mon 9:40 | Tue 15:05 | Won |
| Mon 16:48 | Wed 08:30 | Thu 12:10 | Lost |
Example rows. Log a month of your own and the slow step shows itself.
Get the repair list.
What each missing field costs you and how to fill it, in order. Plus the printable Speed-to-Estimate checklist for whoever answers the phone.
Questions
Does every job need an instant price?
No. Some work needs photos, a diagnosis or a site visit. The customer still deserves a fast, honest next step.
Does this look at my inbox?
No. It uses only your answers.
What is Smart Estimator?
ES Studios' estimator for your website: your approved price ranges, lead alerts and follow-up. The checklist works whether you use it or not.