Summer’s here, and the work is hot. The jobs are out there. Folks are building decks, garages, additions, full houses – you name it.
But here’s the deal: the contractor who gets their bid in first is usually the one who gets the job. Especially when that bid looks clean and professional.
And most of your competition is still fumbling around with pen and paper or using clunky spreadsheets from years ago.
If you’re a younger contractor, or just someone ready to move faster, this is your moment. Let’s talk about how to create solid bids quickly, win more work, and look good doing it.
1. Speed Wins Jobs
Let’s say a homeowner needs a concrete pad. They reach out to three contractors.
One guy never replies.
One says “I’ll get back to you.”
You reply within the hour and send a clean bid the next day.
Who do you think they’re going to hire?
Fast shows you’re professional. Fast shows you want the job. Fast keeps your schedule full.
This isn’t about being the cheapest – it’s about showing you’ve got your act together.
2. You Don’t Need to Be a Big Company to Look Like One
A lot of new contractors think they can’t compete with the big outfits. That’s not true.
With the right tools, your bid can look just as sharp as anyone else’s. You can include your logo, scope of work, line-item pricing, and a clear total.
You’ll look organized. That’s what wins trust.
Tip: Use ProfitDig to build and send professional-looking bids fast. You can even do it from your phone.
3. Build Bids While You’re Still on the Jobsite
You don’t have to wait until 9 at night at the kitchen table to build a bid.
With tools like ProfitDig, you can build a bid while sitting in your truck, waiting on a delivery, or eating lunch.
Just enter the job info, choose your line items, set your prices, and send it out. Done.
No more saying “I’ll get that to you tonight” and then forgetting or getting too busy.
4. Use Templates for Speed
Doing a lot of similar jobs? Driveways, site prep, pole barns, small remodels?
You don’t need to build each bid from scratch every time.
Create a few bid templates in ProfitDig with your common job items already included. Then when a new lead comes in, you just tweak a few details and send it.
That saves you time and keeps you from making mistakes.
5. Follow Up Like a Pro
Want to close more jobs? Don’t just send the bid and hope.
Send it fast. Then follow up. Ask if they have questions. Offer to walk them through the details.
People want to feel like they can trust you with their money. Fast, professional bids are the start of that trust.
There’s plenty of work out there this summer. But the contractors who win the most of it are the ones who respond fast, send clean bids, and act like pros.
If you’re still doing everything by hand, it’s time to stop.
ProfitDig makes it simple to create, send, and track your bids in minutes. No fluff. No stress. Just faster bids and more work on the books.
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