How to write a job quote from a photo with AI
Turn a customer's photo and a few notes into a clear, professional quote with line items, so you can reply to new enquiries the same day.
- ⏱ Time10 minutes per quote
- 💰 CostFree to start
- 🎯 DifficultyEasy
- 👤 ForSmall business
Steps
Upload the customer's photo with your own notes on size, materials and your rates. Ask the assistant to list the work and materials it can see. You set the prices, not the AI.
Tool: ChatGPT
Try this prompt:This photo shows a garden fence that needs replacing. It's about 12 metres long. My rates are 650 kr per hour and materials at cost plus 15%. List the jobs and materials, and leave the prices for me to check.
Ask for a tidy quote with an introduction, line items, a total, what is not included, and how long the price is valid.
Tool: Claude
Try this prompt:Turn these line items into a friendly one-page quote for the customer, with what's included, what isn't, and that the price is valid for 30 days.
Put the quote into a branded template so it looks the same every time, then send it as a PDF.
Tool: Canva
Tools used
ChatGPT
The default all-rounder: chat, images, files and code in one app. Best first assistant for most beginners.
Free to start, paid plans
Claude
Anthropic's assistant for writing, analysis and code, now with decks, spreadsheets and scheduled tasks. A top pick for long documents and careful reasoning.
Pricing not verified
Canva
The easiest way to make social posts, posters and presentations, with AI built in. Best for non-designers.
Free to use, paid plans
Learn how
New to AI tools? Start with our beginner guides.
Questions
Can I trust the AI's estimate?
Use it to list the work and write the quote, not to price it. Always check measurements and prices yourself before sending.
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