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50+ ChatGPT Prompts for Tradespeople

Copy-paste prompts to save hours on admin. From SpannerBot.com

📝 Quoting & Estimating

1. General Quote Description

Use for any type of job

Write a professional quote description for [DESCRIBE JOB]. Include: work to be done, materials included, timeline, and what's NOT included. Keep it clear and customer-friendly.

2. Boiler Replacement Quote

For heating engineers

Write a quote description for replacing a [OLD BOILER] with a [NEW BOILER] in a [PROPERTY TYPE]. Include: removal, installation, system flush, commissioning, Gas Safe certificate. Exclude: making good decorations, additional radiators.

3. Bathroom Refit Quote

For bathroom installations

Write a professional quote for a complete bathroom refit including: [LIST ITEMS]. Include plumbing, tiling walls and floor, all connections. Exclude electrical work and decorating outside bathroom.

4. Electrical Work Quote

For electricians

Write a quote description for [DESCRIBE ELECTRICAL WORK]. Include: materials, labour, testing, Electrical Installation Certificate. Mention BS 7671 18th Edition compliance and Building Control notification.

5. Kitchen Fitting Quote

For kitchen fitters

Write a quote for fitting a new kitchen. Work includes: removing old kitchen, fitting [NUMBER] base units, [NUMBER] wall units, worktop, sink. Customer supplying units. Exclude: flooring, tiling, decorating, electrical, gas.

6. Quote Follow-Up Email

Chase sent quotes

Write a friendly follow-up email for a quote I sent [X DAYS] ago for [JOB TYPE]. Ask if they have questions, offer to discuss, don't be pushy. Keep brief and professional.

💬 Customer Communication

7. Job Completion Email

After finishing work

Write a brief email after completing [JOB TYPE]. Thank them, summarise work, mention guarantees, include payment details. Ask for Google review if happy.

8. Payment Reminder (Friendly)

First chase

Write a polite payment reminder for invoice #[NUMBER] for £[AMOUNT], now [X DAYS] overdue. Assume they forgot. Include bank details, offer to discuss issues. Friendly but clear.

9. Payment Reminder (Firm)

Final reminder

Write a firm final payment reminder for invoice #[NUMBER] for £[AMOUNT], [X DAYS] overdue. Previous reminders sent. Payment required within 7 days or further action. Professional, not threatening.

10. Responding to Complaint

Handle issues professionally

Write a professional response to a complaint about [ISSUE]. Acknowledge frustration, don't admit fault but don't be defensive. Offer to inspect/resolve. Our position: [EXPLAIN]. Calm and solution-focused.

11. Scheduling Delay

When you need to reschedule

Write an apologetic email explaining I need to reschedule [JOB] from [DATE]. Reason: [REASON]. Offer alternatives: [DATES]. Express genuine apology, offer small goodwill gesture if appropriate.

12. Review Request

Ask for Google reviews

Write a short, friendly text message asking for a Google review after completing a job. Include link: [YOUR LINK]. Personal, not corporate. Max 2-3 sentences.

⚠️ Risk Assessment & Compliance

13. Basic Risk Assessment

For standard work

Create a risk assessment for [JOB] at a domestic property. Hazards: [manual handling/height/electrical/etc]. For each: risk, who's affected, control measures, risk rating. Format as table.

14. Method Statement

Step-by-step process

Write a method statement for [JOB]. Include: scope, sequence of tasks (numbered steps), equipment, PPE, safety at each step. For [DOMESTIC/COMMERCIAL] work.

15. COSHH Assessment

Hazardous substances

Create a COSHH assessment for [PRODUCT] used for [PURPOSE]. Include: hazards, who exposed, how, control measures, PPE, emergency procedures, storage.

16. Hot Works Permit

Welding, brazing, etc.

Create a hot works permit checklist for [WORK] at [LOCATION]. Include: pre-work checks, during work precautions, post-work monitoring. Checkable list format.

💼 Business & Admin

17. Job Advert - Tradesperson

Hiring qualified staff

Write a job advert for a qualified [TRADE] in [LOCATION]. Salary: £[RANGE]. Requirements: [QUALIFICATIONS], own transport, [X] years. Benefits: [LIST]. Friendly but professional.

18. Job Advert - Apprentice

Hiring trainees

Write an apprenticeship advert for [TRADE] in [AREA]. No experience needed, must be reliable and keen. Support through [TRAINING]. Emphasise career progression and earning while learning.

19. Terms & Conditions

For quotes/invoices

Write brief T&Cs for a [TRADE] business. Cover: payment terms ([X] days), deposit, warranty, liability, cancellation. Concise but legally clear. UK law.

20. Company Bio

About Us section

Write "About Us" for a [TRADE] business. Trading [X] years in [AREA]. Team of [NUMBER]. Specialise in [SERVICES]. Qualifications: [LIST]. Professional but personable. ~150 words.

📱 Social Media

21. Before/After Post

Showcase work

Write a Facebook post for before/after photos of [JOB] in [AREA]. Describe transformation, mention duration, soft call-to-action. Conversational, not salesy. 1-2 emojis max.

22. Tip/Advice Post

Share knowledge

Write a helpful Facebook post sharing a tip about [TOPIC e.g. preventing frozen pipes]. Genuinely useful for homeowners. End with offer to answer questions. Friendly, expert tone.

23. Team/Personal Post

Humanise your business

Write a Facebook post introducing [myself/NAME] who [does X/has been with us X years/passed qualification]. Something personal but professional. Warm and authentic.

24. Seasonal Reminder

Timely promotion

Write a Facebook post for [SEASON]. Topic: [SERVICE e.g. boiler service]. Explain why timing matters, what could go wrong. Informative first, call-to-action second.

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25. New Enquiry Response

Reply to leads fast

Write a quick response to a new enquiry about [JOB TYPE]. Thank them, confirm I can help, ask for convenient time to call/visit. Friendly, professional, shows enthusiasm.

26. Quote Acceptance Confirmation

When they say yes

Write a confirmation email after customer accepted quote for [JOB]. Confirm details, mention deposit if needed, outline next steps and expected start date. Enthusiastic but professional.

27. Price Increase Notice

Raising your rates

Write an email to existing customers explaining price increase from [OLD] to [NEW] effective [DATE]. Reason: [rising costs/demand]. Thank them for loyalty, emphasise continued quality. Apologetic but confident.

28. Referral Thank You

When they send work

Write a thank you message to [NAME] who referred [NEW CUSTOMER] to me. Express genuine gratitude, mention I'll take great care of them. Offer small thank you gesture if appropriate.

29. Warranty Reminder

Proactive service

Write a friendly email reminding customer their warranty on [WORK DONE] expires in [TIMEFRAME]. Offer to schedule inspection/service. Position as helpful reminder, not sales pitch.

30. Annual Service Reminder

Repeat business

Write an email reminding customer it's been 12 months since [SERVICE e.g. boiler service]. Explain why annual service matters, offer to book convenient time. Helpful, not pushy.

📋 Additional Prompts

31-35. Supplier Communication

Write a [complaint about late delivery / request for account terms / price query / bulk order request / return request] to supplier [NAME] regarding [PRODUCT/ORDER].

36-40. Insurance & Legal

Write a [insurance claim notification / renewal quote request / liability query / certificate request / policy cancellation] for [TYPE] insurance regarding [DETAILS].

41-45. Marketing Materials

Write [a flyer headline / door hanger text / van signage text / business card tagline / email signature] for a [TRADE] business in [AREA] specialising in [SERVICES].

46-50. Customer Education

Write a simple explanation for a customer about [why their boiler needs replacing / what 18th edition means / why we need to isolate water / how underfloor heating works / what a FGAS certificate is].