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Booking home services and trades: what to ask the customer

Plumbers, electricians, HVAC, roofers, restoration, cleaners. Most jobs start with an estimate visit, emergencies get a same-day call.

Collect before asking for a quote

nameCustomer namerequired
phoneCustomer phonePreferred. The business can text back within minutes.
emailCustomer emailNeeded if there is no phone.
serviceWhat needs doingrequiredIn the customer's words, for example "water heater leaking".
zipJob ZIP coderequiredBusinesses only serve their area. Check serviceArea first.
urgencyUrgencyrequired
propertyTypeProperty type
photosPhoto linksPhotos turn a site visit into a phone quote.
accessAccess notesGate codes, pets, parking.

Mistakes agents make here

Ask for the ZIP before anything else. Most failed inquiries are outside the service area.
"Emergency" means water, gas, no heat or no power right now. Say so if it is, and call if the card lists an emergency line.
Prices on the card are ranges. Never promise the customer the low end.

Businesses publish

Services and prices, service area, hours, policies, and trip or diagnostic fee, free estimates, financing available, warranty.

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