3 Prompts That Work for 90% of Contractor Tasks

(Steal These and Save 5 Hours This Week)

Author

William Tygart
May 26, 2025

Why this matters:
You don’t need a huge prompt library. You need a few reliable ones that work every time — especially for the repetitive stuff that clogs your day. These three prompts can cover everything from email replies to job summaries, and they’ll help you move faster without sacrificing quality.

Prompt #1: The Homeowner Update

Prompt:
“Act as if you’re a contractor giving a project update to a homeowner.
Summarize what’s been done, what’s next, and who they can contact with questions.
Keep it clear, warm, and under 150 words.”

Use this when:

  • Work is mid-project and you want to check in

  • You need to sound professional without sounding robotic

  • You’re texting or emailing someone who’s stressed

Prompt #2: The Adjuster Follow-Up

Prompt:
“Act as if you’re a restoration contractor following up with an insurance adjuster.
Ask for status on approval. Include date of last contact.
Be firm but professional. Keep it under 100 words.”

Use this when:

  • You’ve already submitted docs

  • You haven’t heard back

  • You need to keep the timeline moving without sounding pushy

Prompt #3: The Job Summary Generator

Prompt:
“Act as if you’re an admin writing a professional job summary for a restoration project.
Base it on these notes [insert bullets].
Make it suitable for insurance documentation and homeowner records.”

Use this when:

  • You’ve finished a job

  • Your field notes are messy or incomplete

  • You want to generate a polished writeup in minutes

Use these three for one week.
You’ll be shocked how much smoother your day gets.