AI prompt library for trades
Free copy-and-paste AI prompts for trade and service businesses: turn visit notes into estimates, lay out good, better and best options, write job postings, reply to angry customers and explain the job in plain words. Grouped by trade.
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🔧 Plumbing
Turn your notes into a clear estimate
You are helping a small plumbing business write a customer estimate. Use only the facts and prices I give you below. Do not add prices, quantities, warranties or promises I did not give you. If something is missing, list it as a question for me at the end instead of guessing. Business: [Business name] Customer: [customer name], [job address] Job: [job, like replacing a 50-gallon gas water heater] My notes from the visit: [paste your rough notes] Line items and my prices: [item - price, item - price] What is not included: [exclusions] How long the quote is good for: [number] days Payment terms: [deposit and when the balance is due] Write: 1) a short, friendly summary of the job in plain words, 2) a clean list of line items with my prices and a total, 3) what's not included, 4) next steps to approve. Keep it under 300 words.
Offer good, better and best options
I run a small plumbing business. Help me lay out three options for [job, like replacing a 50-gallon gas water heater], using only the options and prices I list. Do not invent prices or product claims. Option 1 (basic): [what's included] - [price] Option 2 (better): [what's included] - [price] Option 3 (best): [what's included] - [price] For each option, write one plain sentence on who it's a good fit for, based only on what I wrote. Then write a short note asking which option the customer would like.
Write a job posting
Write a job posting for a plumber at my small plumbing business. Use only the details below and do not add pay, benefits or requirements I did not list. Business: [Business name], [city or area] Role: plumber, [full-time or part-time] Pay: [pay range] Schedule: [days and hours] Must have: [license, certification, driver's license, experience - only what you require] Nice to have: [extras] What the work looks like day to day: [for example: a water heater replacement, a leak repair or a drain cleaning] How to apply: [phone, email or link] Keep it under 250 words, friendly and direct, with a short "What you'll do" list and a "What we're looking for" list. Follow equal opportunity rules and don't mention age, gender or other protected traits.
Reply to an angry customer
A customer is upset with my plumbing business. Help me write a calm, short reply. Don't admit fault for anything I haven't told you was our fault, don't offer refunds or discounts I didn't list, and don't argue. What the customer said: [paste their message or review] What actually happened: [your side, for example a slow callback on a leak, or a bill that came in higher than the customer expected] What I'm willing to do: [for example: come back out at no charge, call them today] How they reached out: [text, email or public review] Write a reply under 120 words that: thanks them for telling us, says sorry for how it felt, states the facts without blaming them, offers what I'm willing to do, and gives one clear next step. If it's a public review, keep details private and invite them to call [phone].
Explain the job in plain words
Rewrite this plumbing job description for a homeowner who isn't in the trade. Use only what I wrote, keep every price and number exactly as I gave it, and don't add claims about safety, savings or how long it will last. My description: [paste the technical scope of work] Write 3 to 5 short sentences: what we're doing, why it's needed (only if I said why), what the customer needs to do before we arrive, and how long we'll be there (only if I said).
❄️ HVAC
Turn your notes into a clear estimate
You are helping a small hvac business write a customer estimate. Use only the facts and prices I give you below. Do not add prices, quantities, warranties or promises I did not give you. If something is missing, list it as a question for me at the end instead of guessing. Business: [Business name] Customer: [customer name], [job address] Job: [job, like replacing a furnace and adding a new thermostat] My notes from the visit: [paste your rough notes] Line items and my prices: [item - price, item - price] What is not included: [exclusions] How long the quote is good for: [number] days Payment terms: [deposit and when the balance is due] Write: 1) a short, friendly summary of the job in plain words, 2) a clean list of line items with my prices and a total, 3) what's not included, 4) next steps to approve. Keep it under 300 words.
Offer good, better and best options
I run a small hvac business. Help me lay out three options for [job, like replacing a furnace and adding a new thermostat], using only the options and prices I list. Do not invent prices or product claims. Option 1 (basic): [what's included] - [price] Option 2 (better): [what's included] - [price] Option 3 (best): [what's included] - [price] For each option, write one plain sentence on who it's a good fit for, based only on what I wrote. Then write a short note asking which option the customer would like.
Write a job posting
Write a job posting for a HVAC technician at my small hvac business. Use only the details below and do not add pay, benefits or requirements I did not list. Business: [Business name], [city or area] Role: HVAC technician, [full-time or part-time] Pay: [pay range] Schedule: [days and hours] Must have: [license, certification, driver's license, experience - only what you require] Nice to have: [extras] What the work looks like day to day: [for example: a furnace or AC repair, a maintenance visit or a system replacement] How to apply: [phone, email or link] Keep it under 250 words, friendly and direct, with a short "What you'll do" list and a "What we're looking for" list. Follow equal opportunity rules and don't mention age, gender or other protected traits.
Reply to an angry customer
A customer is upset with my hvac business. Help me write a calm, short reply. Don't admit fault for anything I haven't told you was our fault, don't offer refunds or discounts I didn't list, and don't argue. What the customer said: [paste their message or review] What actually happened: [your side, for example a system that still isn't working after the visit, or a long wait for a part] What I'm willing to do: [for example: come back out at no charge, call them today] How they reached out: [text, email or public review] Write a reply under 120 words that: thanks them for telling us, says sorry for how it felt, states the facts without blaming them, offers what I'm willing to do, and gives one clear next step. If it's a public review, keep details private and invite them to call [phone].
Explain the job in plain words
Rewrite this hvac job description for a homeowner who isn't in the trade. Use only what I wrote, keep every price and number exactly as I gave it, and don't add claims about safety, savings or how long it will last. My description: [paste the technical scope of work] Write 3 to 5 short sentences: what we're doing, why it's needed (only if I said why), what the customer needs to do before we arrive, and how long we'll be there (only if I said).
⚡ Electrical
Turn your notes into a clear estimate
You are helping a small electrical business write a customer estimate. Use only the facts and prices I give you below. Do not add prices, quantities, warranties or promises I did not give you. If something is missing, list it as a question for me at the end instead of guessing. Business: [Business name] Customer: [customer name], [job address] Job: [job, like upgrading a 100-amp panel to 200 amps] My notes from the visit: [paste your rough notes] Line items and my prices: [item - price, item - price] What is not included: [exclusions] How long the quote is good for: [number] days Payment terms: [deposit and when the balance is due] Write: 1) a short, friendly summary of the job in plain words, 2) a clean list of line items with my prices and a total, 3) what's not included, 4) next steps to approve. Keep it under 300 words.
Offer good, better and best options
I run a small electrical business. Help me lay out three options for [job, like upgrading a 100-amp panel to 200 amps], using only the options and prices I list. Do not invent prices or product claims. Option 1 (basic): [what's included] - [price] Option 2 (better): [what's included] - [price] Option 3 (best): [what's included] - [price] For each option, write one plain sentence on who it's a good fit for, based only on what I wrote. Then write a short note asking which option the customer would like.
Write a job posting
Write a job posting for a electrician at my small electrical business. Use only the details below and do not add pay, benefits or requirements I did not list. Business: [Business name], [city or area] Role: electrician, [full-time or part-time] Pay: [pay range] Schedule: [days and hours] Must have: [license, certification, driver's license, experience - only what you require] Nice to have: [extras] What the work looks like day to day: [for example: a panel upgrade, new circuits or a lighting install] How to apply: [phone, email or link] Keep it under 250 words, friendly and direct, with a short "What you'll do" list and a "What we're looking for" list. Follow equal opportunity rules and don't mention age, gender or other protected traits.
Reply to an angry customer
A customer is upset with my electrical business. Help me write a calm, short reply. Don't admit fault for anything I haven't told you was our fault, don't offer refunds or discounts I didn't list, and don't argue. What the customer said: [paste their message or review] What actually happened: [your side, for example a missed appointment window, or a job that needed a second visit] What I'm willing to do: [for example: come back out at no charge, call them today] How they reached out: [text, email or public review] Write a reply under 120 words that: thanks them for telling us, says sorry for how it felt, states the facts without blaming them, offers what I'm willing to do, and gives one clear next step. If it's a public review, keep details private and invite them to call [phone].
Explain the job in plain words
Rewrite this electrical job description for a homeowner who isn't in the trade. Use only what I wrote, keep every price and number exactly as I gave it, and don't add claims about safety, savings or how long it will last. My description: [paste the technical scope of work] Write 3 to 5 short sentences: what we're doing, why it's needed (only if I said why), what the customer needs to do before we arrive, and how long we'll be there (only if I said).
🏠 Roofing
Turn your notes into a clear estimate
You are helping a small roofing business write a customer estimate. Use only the facts and prices I give you below. Do not add prices, quantities, warranties or promises I did not give you. If something is missing, list it as a question for me at the end instead of guessing. Business: [Business name] Customer: [customer name], [job address] Job: [job, like tearing off and replacing a 25-square asphalt shingle roof] My notes from the visit: [paste your rough notes] Line items and my prices: [item - price, item - price] What is not included: [exclusions] How long the quote is good for: [number] days Payment terms: [deposit and when the balance is due] Write: 1) a short, friendly summary of the job in plain words, 2) a clean list of line items with my prices and a total, 3) what's not included, 4) next steps to approve. Keep it under 300 words.
Offer good, better and best options
I run a small roofing business. Help me lay out three options for [job, like tearing off and replacing a 25-square asphalt shingle roof], using only the options and prices I list. Do not invent prices or product claims. Option 1 (basic): [what's included] - [price] Option 2 (better): [what's included] - [price] Option 3 (best): [what's included] - [price] For each option, write one plain sentence on who it's a good fit for, based only on what I wrote. Then write a short note asking which option the customer would like.
Write a job posting
Write a job posting for a roofer at my small roofing business. Use only the details below and do not add pay, benefits or requirements I did not list. Business: [Business name], [city or area] Role: roofer, [full-time or part-time] Pay: [pay range] Schedule: [days and hours] Must have: [license, certification, driver's license, experience - only what you require] Nice to have: [extras] What the work looks like day to day: [for example: a repair, a full replacement or gutters] How to apply: [phone, email or link] Keep it under 250 words, friendly and direct, with a short "What you'll do" list and a "What we're looking for" list. Follow equal opportunity rules and don't mention age, gender or other protected traits.
Reply to an angry customer
A customer is upset with my roofing business. Help me write a calm, short reply. Don't admit fault for anything I haven't told you was our fault, don't offer refunds or discounts I didn't list, and don't argue. What the customer said: [paste their message or review] What actually happened: [your side, for example debris left in the yard, or a leak that showed up after the job] What I'm willing to do: [for example: come back out at no charge, call them today] How they reached out: [text, email or public review] Write a reply under 120 words that: thanks them for telling us, says sorry for how it felt, states the facts without blaming them, offers what I'm willing to do, and gives one clear next step. If it's a public review, keep details private and invite them to call [phone].
Explain the job in plain words
Rewrite this roofing job description for a homeowner who isn't in the trade. Use only what I wrote, keep every price and number exactly as I gave it, and don't add claims about safety, savings or how long it will last. My description: [paste the technical scope of work] Write 3 to 5 short sentences: what we're doing, why it's needed (only if I said why), what the customer needs to do before we arrive, and how long we'll be there (only if I said).
🌿 Landscaping and snow
Turn your notes into a clear estimate
You are helping a small landscaping and snow business write a customer estimate. Use only the facts and prices I give you below. Do not add prices, quantities, warranties or promises I did not give you. If something is missing, list it as a question for me at the end instead of guessing. Business: [Business name] Customer: [customer name], [job address] Job: [job, like weekly mowing for the season, or a snow plowing contract for a driveway] My notes from the visit: [paste your rough notes] Line items and my prices: [item - price, item - price] What is not included: [exclusions] How long the quote is good for: [number] days Payment terms: [deposit and when the balance is due] Write: 1) a short, friendly summary of the job in plain words, 2) a clean list of line items with my prices and a total, 3) what's not included, 4) next steps to approve. Keep it under 300 words.
Offer good, better and best options
I run a small landscaping and snow business. Help me lay out three options for [job, like weekly mowing for the season, or a snow plowing contract for a driveway], using only the options and prices I list. Do not invent prices or product claims. Option 1 (basic): [what's included] - [price] Option 2 (better): [what's included] - [price] Option 3 (best): [what's included] - [price] For each option, write one plain sentence on who it's a good fit for, based only on what I wrote. Then write a short note asking which option the customer would like.
Write a job posting
Write a job posting for a landscaping or snow crew member at my small landscaping and snow business. Use only the details below and do not add pay, benefits or requirements I did not list. Business: [Business name], [city or area] Role: landscaping or snow crew member, [full-time or part-time] Pay: [pay range] Schedule: [days and hours] Must have: [license, certification, driver's license, experience - only what you require] Nice to have: [extras] What the work looks like day to day: [for example: lawn care, a landscape install or a seasonal snow contract] How to apply: [phone, email or link] Keep it under 250 words, friendly and direct, with a short "What you'll do" list and a "What we're looking for" list. Follow equal opportunity rules and don't mention age, gender or other protected traits.
Reply to an angry customer
A customer is upset with my landscaping and snow business. Help me write a calm, short reply. Don't admit fault for anything I haven't told you was our fault, don't offer refunds or discounts I didn't list, and don't argue. What the customer said: [paste their message or review] What actually happened: [your side, for example a missed mow or plow, or damage to the lawn or driveway] What I'm willing to do: [for example: come back out at no charge, call them today] How they reached out: [text, email or public review] Write a reply under 120 words that: thanks them for telling us, says sorry for how it felt, states the facts without blaming them, offers what I'm willing to do, and gives one clear next step. If it's a public review, keep details private and invite them to call [phone].
Explain the job in plain words
Rewrite this landscaping and snow job description for a homeowner who isn't in the trade. Use only what I wrote, keep every price and number exactly as I gave it, and don't add claims about safety, savings or how long it will last. My description: [paste the technical scope of work] Write 3 to 5 short sentences: what we're doing, why it's needed (only if I said why), what the customer needs to do before we arrive, and how long we'll be there (only if I said).
🧽 Cleaning
Turn your notes into a clear estimate
You are helping a small cleaning business write a customer estimate. Use only the facts and prices I give you below. Do not add prices, quantities, warranties or promises I did not give you. If something is missing, list it as a question for me at the end instead of guessing. Business: [Business name] Customer: [customer name], [job address] Job: [job, like a move-out deep clean of a 3-bedroom house] My notes from the visit: [paste your rough notes] Line items and my prices: [item - price, item - price] What is not included: [exclusions] How long the quote is good for: [number] days Payment terms: [deposit and when the balance is due] Write: 1) a short, friendly summary of the job in plain words, 2) a clean list of line items with my prices and a total, 3) what's not included, 4) next steps to approve. Keep it under 300 words.
Offer good, better and best options
I run a small cleaning business. Help me lay out three options for [job, like a move-out deep clean of a 3-bedroom house], using only the options and prices I list. Do not invent prices or product claims. Option 1 (basic): [what's included] - [price] Option 2 (better): [what's included] - [price] Option 3 (best): [what's included] - [price] For each option, write one plain sentence on who it's a good fit for, based only on what I wrote. Then write a short note asking which option the customer would like.
Write a job posting
Write a job posting for a cleaner at my small cleaning business. Use only the details below and do not add pay, benefits or requirements I did not list. Business: [Business name], [city or area] Role: cleaner, [full-time or part-time] Pay: [pay range] Schedule: [days and hours] Must have: [license, certification, driver's license, experience - only what you require] Nice to have: [extras] What the work looks like day to day: [for example: a recurring house cleaning, a move-out clean or an office clean] How to apply: [phone, email or link] Keep it under 250 words, friendly and direct, with a short "What you'll do" list and a "What we're looking for" list. Follow equal opportunity rules and don't mention age, gender or other protected traits.
Reply to an angry customer
A customer is upset with my cleaning business. Help me write a calm, short reply. Don't admit fault for anything I haven't told you was our fault, don't offer refunds or discounts I didn't list, and don't argue. What the customer said: [paste their message or review] What actually happened: [your side, for example a missed spot or room, or a cleaner who showed up late] What I'm willing to do: [for example: come back out at no charge, call them today] How they reached out: [text, email or public review] Write a reply under 120 words that: thanks them for telling us, says sorry for how it felt, states the facts without blaming them, offers what I'm willing to do, and gives one clear next step. If it's a public review, keep details private and invite them to call [phone].
Explain the job in plain words
Rewrite this cleaning job description for a homeowner who isn't in the trade. Use only what I wrote, keep every price and number exactly as I gave it, and don't add claims about safety, savings or how long it will last. My description: [paste the technical scope of work] Write 3 to 5 short sentences: what we're doing, why it's needed (only if I said why), what the customer needs to do before we arrive, and how long we'll be there (only if I said).
🔨 Remodeling and general contracting
Turn your notes into a clear estimate
You are helping a small remodeling and general contracting business write a customer estimate. Use only the facts and prices I give you below. Do not add prices, quantities, warranties or promises I did not give you. If something is missing, list it as a question for me at the end instead of guessing. Business: [Business name] Customer: [customer name], [job address] Job: [job, like a bathroom remodel with a new tub surround and vanity] My notes from the visit: [paste your rough notes] Line items and my prices: [item - price, item - price] What is not included: [exclusions] How long the quote is good for: [number] days Payment terms: [deposit and when the balance is due] Write: 1) a short, friendly summary of the job in plain words, 2) a clean list of line items with my prices and a total, 3) what's not included, 4) next steps to approve. Keep it under 300 words.
Offer good, better and best options
I run a small remodeling and general contracting business. Help me lay out three options for [job, like a bathroom remodel with a new tub surround and vanity], using only the options and prices I list. Do not invent prices or product claims. Option 1 (basic): [what's included] - [price] Option 2 (better): [what's included] - [price] Option 3 (best): [what's included] - [price] For each option, write one plain sentence on who it's a good fit for, based only on what I wrote. Then write a short note asking which option the customer would like.
Write a job posting
Write a job posting for a carpenter or remodeling crew member at my small remodeling and general contracting business. Use only the details below and do not add pay, benefits or requirements I did not list. Business: [Business name], [city or area] Role: carpenter or remodeling crew member, [full-time or part-time] Pay: [pay range] Schedule: [days and hours] Must have: [license, certification, driver's license, experience - only what you require] Nice to have: [extras] What the work looks like day to day: [for example: a kitchen or bath remodel, a deck or an addition] How to apply: [phone, email or link] Keep it under 250 words, friendly and direct, with a short "What you'll do" list and a "What we're looking for" list. Follow equal opportunity rules and don't mention age, gender or other protected traits.
Reply to an angry customer
A customer is upset with my remodeling and general contracting business. Help me write a calm, short reply. Don't admit fault for anything I haven't told you was our fault, don't offer refunds or discounts I didn't list, and don't argue. What the customer said: [paste their message or review] What actually happened: [your side, for example a project that ran past the promised finish date, or a change order the customer didn't expect] What I'm willing to do: [for example: come back out at no charge, call them today] How they reached out: [text, email or public review] Write a reply under 120 words that: thanks them for telling us, says sorry for how it felt, states the facts without blaming them, offers what I'm willing to do, and gives one clear next step. If it's a public review, keep details private and invite them to call [phone].
Explain the job in plain words
Rewrite this remodeling and general contracting job description for a homeowner who isn't in the trade. Use only what I wrote, keep every price and number exactly as I gave it, and don't add claims about safety, savings or how long it will last. My description: [paste the technical scope of work] Write 3 to 5 short sentences: what we're doing, why it's needed (only if I said why), what the customer needs to do before we arrive, and how long we'll be there (only if I said).
Rules for using AI with customers
- You set the prices. Every prompt here tells the AI to use only your numbers. Check the total before you send anything.
- Read every reply before it goes out. AI can get facts wrong or sound off.
- Don't paste card numbers, passwords or other private customer details into an AI tool.
- For reviews, never offer anything in exchange for a review, and keep private details out of public replies.
- For job postings, list only real requirements and follow equal opportunity rules.
Where to paste these
Any AI chat assistant you already use will work. If you want a writing tool, we list Jasper (Pro $69/seat/mo monthly ($59 annual)) and Copy.ai ($29/mo billed monthly ($24/mo annually)), with prices from each vendor's page and the date we checked on the listing. For estimates, paste the finished text into your quoting tool; browse quoting and estimating tools. For job postings, see hiring tools. For follow-ups written with AI, read Using AI to write follow-ups, safely. For customer messages, the copy-and-paste templates are ready to use without AI.
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