It is our job to make sure that both our customers and tradies have been matched and that the process is fair. It is important to us that customers are receiving competitive quotes and that businesses who sign up with us are getting quality jobs. Quoting accurately will help you win more work and grow your customer base.
Depending on the job and which method you and your business are most comfortable with, you can either:
We understand it can be challenging pricing a job without all the information necessary however, it is important that you provide the customer with the most accurate quote possible. It can be helpful to use past work to gage an appropriate price for the job. You must also consider that customers are not always looking for the cheapest service, so it is best to quote based on your experience and quality of work. We highly suggest that you break down the prices in the quote to the customer and avoid hidden costs so that there are no surprises once the job is completed.
Send a personal message
Taking some initiative by sending a personal message to a potential client can make all the
difference and set
your business apart from the others. Please see the example below of a personal message:
Example:
Hi Jane,
I appreciate the opportunity to quote on your job. My name is Bob and I am the owner of Bob’s
plumbing. After reading the quote, I believe I know what is required to complete the job to
a high
standard and at a competitive price. I have 12 years experience and offer guarantees on all my
work. I am
happy to show you photos of previous work and I can give references for assurance. I have done a
very
similar job in the past and it cost the customer $(…..) and they were very happy. That is
based on (…..)
hours of work at $ (…..) per hour. It is best if I see the job to quote more accurately
and we can
discuss the project further. I am friendly and hard working so please allow me the opportunity
to undertake
this job. If you have a questions please don’t hesitate to call or email.
Kind Regards,
Bob
To take it one step further, it is recommended that you give the customer a friendly call not only to help build rapport, but also to get more details on the job for a more accurate quote. If you still require more information you can use this as an opportunity to arrange a site inspection.
Most clients will take into account a combination of factors including: Information on your business, how many badges your business has, pictures of past work and quality reviews.