How do I follow up on an estimate without being pushy?

How do I follow up on an estimate without being pushy?

Give the customer a clear reason to respond. Ask whether they have questions about the estimate or whether their project timeline has changed. Agree on the next check-in when possible, and respect their answer.

Who’s asking this?

The contractor who spent their evening putting together an estimate, sent it, and hasn’t heard anything. They want the work. They also don’t want to keep bothering somebody.

What does that sound like?

“Hey Chris, checking back on the estimate for your project. Any questions I can help with, or has your timing changed?”

How I help

I’m Karissa Bentley, founder of InsideOut Strategic Growth Co. in Richmond, Virginia. I help contractors build a better way to manage estimates, including what happens after they hit send. I build trackers that show which estimates need attention and help establish who follows up and when. You can open it and know where things stand.

Why it matters

You’ve already put time into visiting the job and pricing the work. When follow-up depends on remembering to check an old text, that effort can go nowhere. Having a process gives each open estimate a next step and helps you know when to move on.