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Job brief builder

Answer a few questions and get a clear scope to send any pro. Every quote you get back covers the same job, so they are easy to compare.

By the LocalServiceHQ editorial team
Updated Oct 28, 2026
Formulas listed below
Same brief, every proQuotes only compare when every pro prices the same scope.
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What pros need to quote your job

What and whereThe job in one sentence and the ZIP code. Pros decide in seconds whether it is their kind of work.
Concrete
SizeA rough measurement lets a pro give a ballpark before visiting.
600 sq ft
Timing and budgetAn honest range saves everyone time and gets you quotes that fit.
$5,000–$15,000
Site notesHOA rules, slopes, old material and access change the price; say so up front.
1 noted
What to quoteAsking every pro for the same line items makes quotes easy to compare.
5 items

How to use the job brief builder

1
Pick the service
Each service adds the scope items pros should spell out in their quote.
2
Describe the job
One sentence, plus the size and your ZIP code.
3
Add timing and budget
Ranges are fine. They help pros say early if the job is a fit.
4
Save or copy it
Save as PDF, or copy the text into an email or message to each pro.

What a good job brief includes

The same brief sent to every pro makes quotes comparable. Here is what each part does.

Part
Why it matters
Job description
Pros see in seconds whether it is their kind of work.
Size
Allows a ballpark price before a site visit.
ZIP code
Confirms the job is in the pro's service area.
Timing
Busy seasons fill up; early notice gets better scheduling.
Budget range
Avoids quotes that are far outside what you planned.
Site notes
HOA rules, slopes and old material all change the price.
Quote requirements
Line items you ask for come back in every quote, so they compare cleanly.

Nothing you type here is sent anywhere until you choose to share it.

Job brief mistakes

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A different story to every proQuotes only compare if every pro prices the same scope.
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No size at allEven a rough measurement beats none; it filters out pros who only do large or small jobs.
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Hiding the budgetA range is not a commitment. It saves you from quotes that were never going to fit.
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Leaving out the HOAIf approval is needed, say so. It affects materials, colors and timing.
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Accepting a one-line quoteAsk for the line items listed in your brief. "Driveway: $7,000" is not enough to compare.
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Sharing more than neededYour ZIP is enough until you choose a pro. Share your address after you decide.

Job brief FAQ

What is a job brief?

A short written description of the work you want done: what, how big, where, when and your budget. Sending the same brief to every pro gets you quotes you can compare.

No. A rough size is enough for a ballpark. The pro will measure on site before giving a final quote.

A range helps. Pros can tell you early if the job fits, and you avoid quotes far outside what you planned.

No. It stays in your browser until you save it, copy it or choose to send it to pros.

Three is a good number. It shows the local price spread without taking all week.

Yes. Pick "Something else" for services not listed; the brief still covers the essentials.

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