How to Use AI to Write Plumbing Quotes 10x Faster
Quick Answer: Describe the job in plain English (or a voice note), and AI generates a professional quote with materials, labour, and GST calculated. Review, adjust, send. Total time: under 2 minutes.
The Old Way vs The AI Way
| Step | Manual (10-20 min) | With AI (1-2 min) |
|---|---|---|
| Enter customer details | Type name, address, phone | Auto-filled from job record |
| List materials | Look up prices, type each item | AI suggests from job description |
| Calculate labour | Estimate hours, multiply by rate | AI estimates from job type |
| Add GST | Calculate 10% | Auto-calculated |
| Format and send | Create PDF, attach to email | One-tap send |
Example
You say: "Quote for Mrs Johnson at 42 Smith St Southport. Replace kitchen mixer tap, supply and install Methven Minimalist. About 45 minutes labour."
AI generates:
- Methven Minimalist Kitchen Mixer — $320
- Consumables (thread tape, silicone) — $15
- Labour (1 hour @ $100) — $100
- Call-out — $80
- Subtotal: $515
- GST: $51.50
- Total: $566.50
You review, adjust the tap price if needed, and send. Done in 90 seconds.
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