Turn vague quotes into decision-ready offers. Add short, plain‑English method statements to stand out, reduce questions, and speed up approvals.
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Ever lost a job to “someone cheaper” after a solid site visit? Often it’s not the price—it’s uncertainty. Homeowners want to know how you’ll protect their home, control mess, and hand it back safely. That’s where a short, plain‑English method statement inside your proposal wins. In general, clear method statements cut pre‑start questions by 30–50% and make your offer feel “start‑ready” instead of “we’ll figure it out later”. In this guide, I’ll show you why it works, exactly what to include, and how to deliver it fast—right from the driveway—using voice capture and photos. No fluff. Practical steps you can use today.
Many quotes list tasks and a price but skip the “how”. For homeowners, unknowns around dust, noise, safety, and clean‑up are red flags. Commonly, this triggers 2–3 follow‑up calls or emails before they’re ready to say yes.
Spell out how you’ll protect the home and execute the work. In general, this reduces pre‑start questions by 30–50% and makes your offer feel more professional than a bare price.
Small bathroom extract fan replacement, lived‑in flat:
| Element | Typical Quote | Method Statement Proposal |
|---|---|---|
| Protection | Not mentioned | Floors sheeted; furniture covered; dust extraction listed |
| Safety | “Isolate as needed” | Isolation at board; lock‑off noted; test before energising |
| Sequence | Task bullets only | Step order with checks at each stage |
| Waste | “Remove rubbish” | Daily bagging; licensed disposal; area wiped |
| Handover | “Job complete” | Tests shown; photos attached; maintenance note |
In general, adding 3–5 site photos reduces “What exactly are you doing?” messages by around half. A couple of labels on the photos—“core drill here”, “protect this cabinet”—go a long way.
When you’re busy, typing the same method detail over and over is the first thing to get dropped. That’s when quotes turn vague and win‑rate dips.
Build 6–10 reusable mini‑methods you can paste or dictate in seconds:
Many contractors report saving 1–2 hours per week on admin after templating these notes. It also keeps quality consistent across jobs.
In general, proposals sent the same day are read within 2–4 hours. Leave it 48 hours and you’re competing with three other quotes and fading memory.
Commonly, pairing e‑sign with a clear method statement cuts acceptance time from 3–5 days to 24–48 hours, because the client has everything they need to decide.
If you’re not watching acceptance time, revision rate, and conversion to invoice, you’re guessing.
With Donizo’s analytics dashboard (Ascension and above), you can see which jobs sign faster and which snippets correlate with fewer questions.
No—keep it to 5–8 lines. In general, that’s enough to reduce questions by a third to a half while signalling professionalism. For tiny works, a single paragraph covering protection, sequence, and clean‑up is plenty.
You’re already responsible for safe, competent work. A clear, plain‑English method reduces disputes because it sets expectations. Include assumptions (e.g., “access cleared by client”, “no hidden water damage found”) and you’re protecting both sides.
Commonly, 100–200 words. Add 3–5 labelled photos if layout matters. The goal is clarity, not a manual. Save the long technical method for internal use if needed.
Dictate it. With Donizo, you can speak the method on site, attach photos, and send a proposal with e‑signature in minutes. Contractors often report they save 1–2 hours a week once they template the common bits.
Update the method and scope, resend via Donizo, and have the client e‑sign the revision. Keeping a signed paper trail takes the heat out of changes and keeps everyone aligned.
Most quotes lose to uncertainty, not price. A short, plain‑English method statement turns your offer into a plan the client can trust—today. Start with 6–10 reusable snippets, add a few labelled photos, and send while you’re still parked outside. Use Donizo to capture by voice, generate a clean branded PDF, collect a legal e‑signature, and convert to invoice in one click. Less back‑and‑forth, faster yes, better jobs. That’s a real competitive edge you can implement this week.
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