Contractors & Trades
Whether you're a plumber, electrician, carpenter, or general contractor, Marin helps you manage customer requests, schedule jobs, send quotes, and handle invoicing—all through email.
Daily Tasks for Contractors
Responding to Job Requests
Get back to potential customers quickly before they call someone else.
EXAMPLE REQUESTS
"Draft a reply confirming I can give them a quote, and ask when they're available for a site visit"
"Reply saying I'm booked for 2 weeks but can put them on the waitlist"
"Send a response asking for more details about the job and photos if possible"
Scheduling Jobs
Coordinate job schedules, site visits, and appointments without phone tag.
EXAMPLE REQUESTS
"Schedule a site visit for the bathroom remodel at 123 Oak St next Tuesday at 10am"
"Block out Friday morning for the Johnson installation job"
"Reschedule Wednesday's appointment to next week same time"
Sending Quotes and Estimates
Create and send professional quotes quickly.
EXAMPLE REQUESTS
"Create a quote document for kitchen renovation: cabinets $5000, countertops $3000, labor $4000"
"Draft an email with my estimate for the electrical work: $2500 including materials"
"Send a rough estimate of $800-1200 for the plumbing repair"
Managing Job Details
Keep track of client information, job specifications, and materials needed.
EXAMPLE REQUESTS
"Create a job sheet for the Smith renovation with their address, contact info, and job details"
"Add to my materials list: need to order tile and grout for the bathroom project"
"Update my active jobs spreadsheet: Mark the Wilson deck as 75% complete"
Following Up with Customers
Stay in touch with clients about quotes, job progress, and payment.
EXAMPLE REQUESTS
"Remind me to follow up on the quote I sent to the Johnsons in 3 days"
"Send a check-in email asking if they're happy with the completed work"
"Follow up Friday about the overdue invoice for job #456"
Ordering Materials
Keep track of materials needed and set reminders to place orders.
EXAMPLE REQUESTS
"Remind me Tuesday to order supplies for next week's jobs"
"Add to my shopping list: 50 ft copper pipe, 12 elbows, 6 valves"
"Set a reminder to pick up materials from the supplier tomorrow at 8am"
Complete Daily Workflow Example
Here's how a general contractor might use Marin:
6:30 AM - Morning Check
"What jobs do I have today and any new customer requests?"
7:00 AM - Respond to Requests
"Reply to the two quote requests saying I can visit this week to assess the work"
12:00 PM - Schedule Site Visit
"Set up a site visit for the kitchen remodel next Monday at 2pm"
3:00 PM - Send Quote
"Create and send a quote for the deck project: materials $3000, labor $2500, timeline 2 weeks"
5:00 PM - Materials Order
"Remind me tomorrow morning to order lumber for the Smith job starting Monday"
6:00 PM - Follow-up
"Send a thank you email to the Anderson family for the completed bathroom remodel"
What Contractors Connect
- Gmail - Customer communication and quote requests
- Google Calendar - Schedule jobs, site visits, and material pickups
- Google Drive - Store quotes, job sheets, and customer information
- Notion - Track active jobs, materials lists, and customer details