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Brief a tradesperson clearly before they quote
Vague jobs get vague quotes. Get a one-page brief that spells out scope, access and what 'done' looks like.
The prompt · ChatGPT
Help me brief a tradesperson clearly. The job: [what] What good looks like when finished: [details] Materials I'll supply vs they supply: [details] Access, parking, hours: [details] Timing: [start / deadline] Photos or drawings I have: [yes/no] Ask me up to 3 short questions first if anything important is missing. Wait for my answers. Then: 1. A one-page brief I can paste into an email. 2. A photo checklist. 3. Questions I should ask them. 4. What to get in writing before they start. Mark anything that needs building control or a qualified person for me to check. Only use what I've told you, leave blanks for anything I haven't given, and don't invent facts, diagnoses or legal outcomes. UK English. Stay in this ChatGPT chat. Do not turn on apps or connectors, and do not use memory from another chat.
A short example
Fill the blanks, then paste. what: a short note you already have. details: a short note you already have. Leave the rest of the prompt as written.
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You describe the job and constraints.
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The assistant asks about materials and access.
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You get a one-page brief you can send to every trade.
What happens
Use ChatGPT to brief a tradesperson clearly before they quote
Vague jobs get vague quotes. Get a one-page brief that spells out scope, access and what 'done' looks like.
Tools
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