Follow-up text messages for quotes

By Abdullah Shakir Hussain. Published November 8, 2026.

A text is often the quickest way to get a reply, as long as it's short and clearly from you. Here are messages for each stage after you've sent a quote.

A few rules for texting customers

Say who you are in the first line. Your number may not be saved in their phone.
Keep it to two or three short sentences.
Mention the job, so they know which quote you mean.
Only text customers who gave you their number for this job, and stop if they ask you to.
Text at sensible hours, when you'd be happy to get one yourself.

Checking the quote arrived

A day after sending

Hi [First name], it's [Your name] from [Business name]. Just checking you got our quote for [Job]. Happy to answer any questions.

A gentle nudge

A few days later

Hi [First name], [Your name] here from [Business name]. Any questions about the quote for [Job]? Happy to talk it through.

Offering a date

Hi [First name], it's [Your name] from [Business name]. We have an opening on [Date] for [Job] if that suits. Want me to hold it for you?

When price might be the issue

Opening the door

Hi [First name], [Your name] from [Business name]. If the price for [Job] is a concern, let me know. We can look at options to fit your budget.

The last check-in

Closing the loop

Hi [First name], [Your name] from [Business name]. I'll stop chasing about [Job] for now. If the timing changes, just reply here.

After they say yes

Thank you

Thanks [First name], great to have the go-ahead for [Job]. I'll be in touch shortly with the next steps.

Prefer email for longer messages? See our quote follow-up email templates. Not sure how often to send them? Read how to follow up on a quote.

In QuoteLoop, every follow-up can be copied in one tap to WhatsApp or a text, so you can send it from your own phone.