Electrical estimates involve technical complexity that homeowners rarely understand. The ones that close are the ones that explain the work clearly.

These AI prompts handle that — paste into ChatGPT, fill in details, use what you get.

Estimate Cover Letter

Use: attach to every electrical proposal

"Write a professional cover letter for an electrical estimate to [NAME] at [ADDRESS] for $[AMOUNT]. Work: [SCOPE — panel upgrade, EV charger, rewire, etc.]. Recap what we discussed, explain why our approach is right for their situation. Under 150 words."
Plain-Language Panel Upgrade Explanation

Use: when a customer asks why they need a panel upgrade before EV charger, solar, or hot tub install

"Write a clear explanation for a homeowner asking why they need an electrical panel upgrade before [EV CHARGER / SOLAR / HOT TUB]. No jargon. Under 150 words."
Scope of Work

Use: include with every proposal for legal protection

"Write a plain-language scope of work for this electrical project: [DESCRIBE WORK]. Include: what we're doing, materials, permit requirement if any, timeline, what's NOT included. Bullet points a homeowner can understand and sign."
Change Order

Use: whenever unexpected conditions are discovered during work

"Write a change order for [NAME] for the following addition to their electrical project: [DESCRIBE CHANGE]. Additional cost: $[AMOUNT]. Reason: [UNEXPECTED CONDITION]. Professional and mutually protective."
Day-3 Follow-Up

Use: 3 days after sending a proposal with no response

"Write a follow-up text to [NAME] who received an electrical estimate of $[AMOUNT] for [SCOPE] 3 days ago. Mention permit timelines if relevant. Friendly, brief, under 60 words."
Post-Job Review Request

Use: same day as project completion

"Write a text to [NAME] whose [ELECTRICAL PROJECT] we just completed. Thank them, confirm everything is working, and ask for a Google review. Under 100 words."

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