How long should I wait before following up on a quote?

48 hours for the first check-in, 72 hours for the second. Never less than 24 hours (looks desperate) or more than 7 days (they've forgotten or decided).

How many times should I follow up on a quote?

Three times maximum. Beyond that you're pestering. Structured 48h, 72h, then 7-10 days.

What if they go quiet after the quote?

Send one more value-add message with a specific insight or availability update. If still no response, close the loop and move on. Most silence means they've chosen someone else or the job's parked.

How does QuoteFlow help with follow-up?

QuoteFlow tracks when customers open your quote PDF. Instead of guessing the right follow-up time, you know the moment they're reviewing. That's when to call. Your first quote is free at quoteflow.ie.

How to Follow Up on Quotes: the 2-3-7 Schedule

How to Follow Up on Quotes: The 2-3-7 schedule. Day 2, soft check: "Hi Mike, did that quote come through OK?" Day 4, value add: "Just in case useful, we could start Monday week if it's a go." Day 7, decision prompt: "I'll hold the slot until Friday, after that I'll need to offer it on." Most tradespeople never follow up once. Sending 3 polite follow-ups lifts close rate by 25-30%. Use WhatsApp not email for follow-ups; Irish customers respond 4-5x faster on WhatsApp. After 3 follow-ups with no reply, the lead is cold. Move on.

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