Call Guide
Getting started
Bathroom: -- m²
Set
or x m
m

What type of job is this?

Step 1 of 6 - Property
1
Property & site
Where is the job?
Grab the address first. Find it on the map, trace the run, and the length and fall flow into the price.
Site read: add your Google Maps key (see the note Cliff has) and this becomes a live satellite map. Trace the run and the length and fall auto-fill the price. Until then, capture lengths on the call.
2
What is the customer noticing?
Their words, tick all that apply
Ask
  • What's going on at the property?
  • Where do you see the water, and when?
  • How long has it been happening?
3
What's really going on
The root cause, in plain terms
4
The fix we recommend
Explain it, show them how it works
5
Questions & concerns
Handle it, tweak the fix if needed
6
Agree the solution
Lock it in, then price it

The quote

Send in under a minute
📧 Email
💬 SMS
🧾 Invoice body (paste into invoicing software)
Talking Points (optional) ▾
Opening
  • What's going on at the property?
  • Water, gutters, or a blocked drain?
  • How long has it been happening?
Pick everything the customer mentions. Each one becomes a priced solution in the quote.
Water pooling or flooding
Yard, patio, near house
Gutter / downpipe issue
Overflow, downpipe pooling
Blocked or slow drain
Grate, channel, indoor
New drainage needed
Pool, extension, paving
Sewer or smell
Bad smell, sewage backup
For each problem, tap the fix that matches. Not sure? Pick the camera inspection and we confirm on site.
Lead with these fixed prices. Use the scope below to fine-tune for a longer run, harder soil or tricky access.
Adjust details ▾
Stormwater pits
300mm standard
0
Connections to street
Connect to existing stormwater
0
Pipe run
Underground to street/pit
m
Strip drain
Channel drain in ground
m
AG / French drain
Subsoil drainage
m
Gutter replacement
Colorbond gutter
m
Fascia replacement
m
Downpipes (standard)
90mm, up to 3m
0
Downpipes (extended)
90mm, 3-6m run
0
Gutter guard
Clip-on mesh
m
Sewer repair
Excavate, repair, backfill
Sewer relocation
For pool or renovation
Concrete cutting
Saw cut through slab
m
Google Earth Measurements (optional - improves accuracy) ▾
Pipe run to street
Measure from problem area to the kerb/street
m
Strip drain / channel length
Measure along the area where water sits
m
AG / French drain run
Measure along boundary, retaining wall, or house
m
House perimeter (gutters)
Use polygon tool around the gutterline
m
Elevation (from Advanced Measurements)
Helps confirm fall direction - reference only
Min Max m
Slope estimate
Auto-fills difficulty if entered
degrees
Ask the customer
  • How do you get to the backyard?
  • Wide driveway? Side gate? Stairs only?
  • What's the soil like? Normal? Clay? Rocky?
  • Under a deck or verandah?
Access
Easy
Wide driveway, double gate
Moderate
Standard side gate
Difficult
Narrow gate, long walk
No machine
Stairs only, no vehicle
Ground type
Normal soil
Garden soil, sand
Clay
Orange, red, heavy grey
Rocky
Rock or hard ground
Under structure
Deck, verandah, awning
Slope
Flat
Moderate
Steep
Building height (gutters)
Single
Double
High pitch
Repeat / loyal
Competitive rate
Standard
Default
Urgent / complex
Premium rate
Tap to add. Price updates live.
Gutter guard
Stops the gutters clogging again (approx 20m)
Extra stormwater pit
More capacity for heavy rain
CCTV camera on completion
Proof the new drains run clear, footage sent to you
Regrade / fall correction
Reshape the ground so water runs the right way
12-month maintenance plan
Yearly pit and drain clean to keep it flowing
Downpipe reconnect
Tie the downpipes into the new system
Use these to save the job if price is a sticking point.
Customer digs the trench
Credits the digging labour off the price
Stage the work
Essential part now, the rest later
Essential scope only
Trim back to the must-do items (adjust scope above)
Want someone out first? Recommend the $189 camera inspection lower down (credited back off the job).
Apply during the call. Flows into the price, email and SMS.
Seasonal 10% off
10% off the job
Free gutter clean
Thrown in at no charge
Waive site-visit fee
$99 off
Inspection fee credited back
Inspection becomes effectively free
Drainage + gutters bundle
5% off for combined work
Auto-selected based on scope
Override excavator
Spoil disposal
Send-ready Email + SMS ▾
Email subject
Fill in scope above.
Email body
Fill in scope above to generate the email.
SMS draft
Fill in scope above to generate the SMS.
Invoice body (paste into invoicing software)
Pick a solution above to generate the invoice.

Set Expectations

⏱ 30 secs
Say This

"Perfect. So here's how this works..."

  • Few quick questions to understand what you're after
  • Ballpark price range on the call - about 10 mins
  • If the range works, we book a measure-up for an exact quote
  • One point of contact for the whole project
Then Ask

"Sound good?"

What did they say?

What are they looking forward to?

Ask This

"When you picture the new bathroom done - what are you most looking forward to?"

👂 Listen for:

  • Fresh/modern look - they talk about style, appearance, "dated", "ugly"
  • Problems solved - they mention leaks, mould, things breaking
  • Better functionality - layout, storage, accessibility, "doesn't work"
  • Adding value - selling, renting, investment
  • Making it theirs - just moved in, "putting our stamp on it"

If they give a short answer:

  • "What is it about the current bathroom that's not working for you?"
  • "How long have you been thinking about this?"

What's held them back?

Ask This

"Makes sense. What's stopped you from getting this done before now?"

Address Their Concern

Say This
    Then Ask

    "Does that help put your mind at ease?"

    What did they say?

    Your Quote

    Quote Breakdown
    TOTAL $0
    Say This

    Give the price and offer a timeframe:

    • Total: $0
    • We can get someone out [timeframe]
    • How does that sound?

    Price Objection

    Say This

    Handle the price pushback:

    • That's the standard rate for this type of work
    • A handyman might be cheaper, but no warranty or licensed work

    Screen - Supply?

    Ask This

    "Do you have the screen already, or do you need us to supply one?"

    Vanity - Supply?

    Ask This

    "Do you have the vanity already, or do you need us to help with that?"

    Toilet - Supply?

    Ask This

    "Do you have the toilet already, or do you need us to supply one?"

    Price

    Job Type
    $0
    Say This

    Give the price and offer a timeframe:

    • For [item]: [price]
    • Can get someone out [timeframe]
    • Sound good?

    Price Objection

    Say This

    Offer install-only as a cheaper option:

    • If you supply your own, we just do the install
    • That brings it down to $0

    Did that work?

    What stopped them?

    Ask This

    "What stopped you going with them?"

    What's their reason?

    Price Objection

    Say This

    "Fair enough. What sort of number were they quoting you?"

    Their quote -
    Our standard range -

    To get closer, we could reduce the scope:

    Customer does demo -$2,500 - $3,000
    You strip out tiles, fixtures, etc before we start
    Keep existing layout Varies
    Savings depend on floor material, current layout, and how far things would need to move. We can only confirm this on site, but keeping the same layout always saves money.
    Partial wall tiling -$1,150 - $1,500
    Splash areas only, not full height to ceiling
    Customer paints -$950
    You handle ceiling and wall painting after we finish
    Traditional shower, not walk-in -$1,450
    Standard hob with floor waste instead of level entry with linear drain
    Adjusted Range
    -
    What's Included
    ✓ Plumbing disconnection, rough-in, fit-off
    ✓ Waterproofing
    ✓ Floor tiling
    ✓ Wall tiling
    ✓ Fixture installation

    Trust Objection

    Say This

    Key trust points:

    • Fully licensed, QBCC registered
    • No big deposits upfront - escrow system protects your money
    • Funds released only when work is done to your standard

    Timeline Objection

    Say This

    "When are you hoping to get this done by?"

    Note their timeline. You can address availability when booking.

    Still Shopping

    Say This

    "No worries, always good to compare. How many quotes are you trying to get?"

    This tells you how serious they are.

    Bathroom Checklist

    ⏱ 4-6 mins
    📋 Sales guide (optional) — open to see intro scripts & questions
    Set the frame

    "Perfect. So here's how this works — few quick questions, I'll give you a ballpark on the call, if the range works we book a measure-up. About 10 minutes — sound good?"

    Understand their motivation

    "When you picture the new bathroom done — what are you most looking forward to?"

    • Fresh/modern look · Problems solved · Better layout or storage · Adding value · Making it theirs
    Find the blocker

    "Makes sense. What's stopped you from getting it done before now?"

    • Cost · Finding a tradie they can trust · Disruption/timing · Not sure what's involved
    Scope confirmation

    "So it sounds like a full renovation — strip out, waterproofing, new tiling, plumbing, all the fixtures. Does that sound right, or is there anything else to add?"

    Rectangular
    Standard room
    Non-rectangular
    Columns, box sections, recesses
    Floor level
    Ground floor
    Concrete-breaking may need termite barrier
    Upstairs
    No termite barrier required
    When was the house built?
    Before 1995
    Possible asbestos
    1995 or later
    No asbestos risk
    Not sure
    Flag in quote
    Restricted access? (skip bags instead of bin)
    Townhouse, no street frontage, steep driveway
    Signs of leaks or water damage?
    Flag only - no cost added
    Any plumbing or layout changes?
    Flag only — priced on site
    Walk-in / strip drain
    Level floor, linear drain
    Traditional / hob
    Raised hob, floor waste
    How high are the tiles going?
    Floor to ceiling
    All walls full height
    Halfway up
    Shower recess still full
    Skirting only
    Floor tiles + skirting
    Large format tiles (>600mm dimension)
    $135/m² instead of $95/m²
    No issues
    Stains / soft spots
    Replacement added to COGS
    Not sure
    Flag for site visit
    Does the bathroom have a cornice?
    Repair or replacement may apply
    Ceiling wet seal included as standard ($35/m2) - applied by painter
    Include bath work?
    Off by default
    Step 1 — Is there an existing bath?
    Yes
    There's currently a bath
    No
    No existing bath
    Bath plumbing position confirmed on site visit
    Fixed panel
    Framed or frameless - $330 install
    Hinged / pivot / sliding door
    $550 install
    Not needed
    Bath combo or no screen
    Wall-mounted spout (basin or bath)
    +$290 COGS
    In-wall shower mixer
    +$290 COGS
    Window reveal tiling
    +$350 COGS
    Concrete-breaking work required
    +$300 termite barrier (ground floor only)
    Cavity slider door
    +$630 COGS - confirm feasibility on site
    Shower niches
    1 is standard. +$250 each extra
    1
    Architrave painting
    +$120 per frame
    0
    Column tiling
    +$200 per column
    0
    Tile edge trim
    +$20 per LM
    0
    Drain moves
    $585 timber / $730 concrete per move
    0
    Existing electrical points
    Light + exhaust + shaver = 3 standard
    3
    Additional points to add
    Heated towel rail, extra light, etc.
    0
    Doors to trim
    1 standard — add for ensuite or 2nd door
    1
    Windows
    Each deducts 0.54m² from wall area
    0

    Quote Summary

    ✅ Included
    📦 You supply
    📦 Supply Package (optional add-on)
    Install only — I'll source my own
    Client sources all fixtures, tiles and screen
    Plaza Chrome Package — $5,500 inc GST
    Chrome finish · light grey matte 600×600mm tiles · everything supplied
    Caroma toilet · wall-hung vanity · chrome tapware · 900mm fixed screen · tiles · towel rail · accessories · mirror · exhaust fan · niche
    Plaza Brass Package — $7,000 inc GST
    Brushed brass · beige terrazzo 600×600mm tiles · premium finish
    Caroma Liano II toilet · Timberline Select vanity · brushed brass tapware · semi-frameless screen · terrazzo tiles · brass accessories · LED mirror · exhaust fan · niche
    Say This
    • Quote the price, name the key scope in one line
    • Quote the saving vs the normal price
    • "How does that sit with your budget?"

    Combined Quote Summary

    Qualify

    ⏱ 2-3 mins
    🔥 No — haven't called anyone else
    First mover advantage
    Yes — 1 or 2 others
    Yes — several quotes in play
    Me — I decide
    Both of us — partner is on the call
    Partner not on the call — will be at site visit
    Confirm both will be there before anything is committed
    Partner not on the call — book a callback together
    "Happy to jump on 10 mins with both of you"
    🔥 Few weeks
    1–3 months
    Just planning
    Cash / savings
    Financing
    Note: deposit is only 5% to lock in date
    Ask This
    • "If the measure-up comes back at a similar number to what we've talked about today, is there anything that would stop you going ahead with us?"
    🟢 "No, nothing — we're ready to go"
    "Just need to confirm with my partner"
    "Depends on the exact final price"
    "Still waiting on other quotes"
    🔴 "Need to think about it"
    Score capped — don't book site visit yet

    Check Urgency

    Say This

    Test their readiness:

    • If the measure-up stacks up, could you start in 3 to 5 days?
    • Or is that too soon?

    What did they say?

    What's the issue?

    Ask This

    "What's going on? Tell me what you're dealing with."

    Price Range Found

    Job Type
    $0 - $0
    Confirm & Give Price

    Confirm scope, give range, check budget:

    • Confirm: you've got [job description]
    • Typically around [price range]
    • How does that sit with your budget?

    Pre-Call Prep

    ⏱ 2-3 mins

    Read the full hot lead report before calling. Look at: photos, call notes, email history, timeline, price range, and what we missed.

    Opening

    ⏱ 15 secs
    Say This

    Intro yourself and check timing:

    • Hey [Name], it's [Your name] from Plaza Works
    • Calling about your [job type]
    • Got a minute?

    What did they say?

    Confirm Job Scope

    ⏱ 45 secs
    Say This

    Play back what you know, then check:

    • Confirm: [job description with context]
    • Is that the full scope, or anything else?

    Example scripts:

    Check for Competitors

    ⏱ 30-60 secs
    Ask This

    "Just out of curiosity - has anyone else given you a price on this yet?"

    What did they say?

    We're First

    Say This

    "No worries - let me give you an idea of what you're looking at."

    They've Got Quotes

    Ask This

    "Okay, so what's stopping you from going ahead with them?"

    What's their reason?

    Price Objection

    Ask This

    "What did they quote you? And do you know what was included in that?"

    • Get their number so you know if you can compete
    • Cheaper quotes often leave out waterproofing certs, compliance, or skip steps

    Trust Objection

    Say This

    "Yeah fair enough - you've got to be careful. Here's how we do things differently..."

    • Hundreds of 5-star reviews - happy to send links
    • Progress payments tied to milestones, plus escrow protection on bigger jobs
    • QBCC licensed with proper compliance certs including waterproofing

    Timeline Objection

    Ask This

    "When were you hoping to get started? Let me see what we've got."

    • Note their deadline - if you can start sooner than the other company, that's your edge
    • If you can't beat their timeline, be upfront and lean on quality instead

    Getting Quotes

    Say This

    "No worries, that's smart. How many quotes are you trying to get?"

    • Their answer tells you how serious they are - fewer quotes means closer to deciding
    • Focus on getting the site visit booked so they can compare properly

    Communication Objection

    Say This

    Acknowledge it and contrast our approach:

    • Stage-by-stage breakdown with payment tied to milestones
    • Upfront about what's in the price and what's not
    • 12 months workmanship warranty plus waterproofing cert

    Other Concern

    Ask This

    "What's the main thing holding you back?"

    • Let them explain fully before responding, then repeat it back so they know you've heard them
    • Address it directly - if you can solve it, say how. If you can't, be honest about it

    Clear Remaining Concerns

    ⏱ 15-30 secs
    Ask This

    "Anything else you'd want to know before I give you an idea on price?"

    What did they say?

    Price Qualification

    ⏱ 45 secs
    Say This

    Give range and check reaction:

    • For that kind of job, typically around [price range from report]
    • How does that sit with you?

    What did they say?

    Budget Gap

    Ask This

    "Fair enough. What sort of number were you hoping to come in at?"

    Select alternatives that could work:

    Stage the work Varies
    Do the most urgent section now, the rest later
    Simpler solution Varies
    Less pits, shorter runs, or surface drains instead of subsurface
    You do the digging -$500 - $1,500
    You dig the trenches before we arrive, we handle the plumbing
    Payment plan Spread cost
    Spread payments over time with finance option
    Do fewer items -$1,000 - $3,000
    E.g., just vanity + taps, skip toilet replacement
    Payment plan Spread cost
    Spread payments over time with finance option
    Downgrade to Refresh -$2,000 - $10,000
    Keep existing tiles, just replace fixtures. Refresh starts from $5k.
    Floor tiles only -$2,000 - $3,000
    Skip wall tiling, just do floor and fixtures
    Payment plan Spread cost
    Spread payments over time with finance option
    Keep existing layout Varies
    Savings depend on floor material, current layout, and how far things would need to move. We can only confirm this on site, but keeping the same layout always saves money.
    You do the demo -$2,500 - $3,000
    You strip out tiles, fixtures before we start
    Downgrade to Partial Update
    Skip demo, electrical, painting - just retile + fixtures. Partial starts from $9k.
    Skip electrical (3-5 points) -$950 - $1,550
    Keep existing lights and exhaust fan
    Skip painting -$950
    You paint the ceiling/walls yourself after
    Payment plan Spread cost
    Spread payments over time with finance option
    Switch to Install Only -$5,000 - $8,000
    We do all the work, they source their own fixtures and tiles. Build starts from $19,400.
    Payment plan Spread cost
    Spread payments over time with finance option
    Downgrade to Partial Update -$5,000 - $10,000
    Skip demo, electrical, painting - just retile + fixtures. Partial starts from $9k.
    Skip electrical (3 points) -$540 - $900
    Keep existing lights and exhaust fan
    Skip painting -$550 - $950
    You paint the ceiling/walls yourself after
    Payment plan Spread cost
    Spread payments over time with finance option

    Did an alternative work?

    Price or Cash Flow?

    Ask This

    "Is it the price itself, or more about spreading the payments?"

    What's the real issue?

    Offer Finance

    Say This

    Offer Zip finance:

    • Interest-free finance through Zip
    • Spread over 6, 12, 24, or 36 months - no interest
    • Would that help?
    Product Interest Free Max
    Zip Money6 months$30,000
    Zip Money12 months$30,000
    Zip Money24 months$30,000
    Zip Money36 months$30,000

    Are they interested?

    Not Qualified

    Say This

    Wrap up and leave the door open:

    • No worries - everyone's got a budget
    • If anything changes down the track, you've got our number
    • Send a text with your details

    Add to nurture sequence. Don't waste time chasing.

    Qualify Urgency

    ⏱ 45 secs
    Say This

    Test their readiness:

    • Need to do a site visit for an exact quote
    • You're happy with the range - if everything stacks up, could you start in 3 to 5 days?
    • Or is that too soon?

    What did they say?

    Not Ready Yet

    Say This

    Wrap up warmly:

    • No worries - timing isn't right at the moment
    • Send a text with your details
    • Give us a bell when you're ready

    Add to nurture sequence.

    Create Scarcity

    ⏱ 30 secs

    Book the Job

    ⏱ 1-2 mins

    Did they agree?

    Book Measure-Up

    ⏱ 1-2 mins
    Say This

    Explain the measure-up:

    • Next step: bathroom expert comes out for a proper measure-up
    • Gives you an accurate number, not just a range
    • Walk through exactly what's included
    Then Say

    Explain deposit process:

    • If you're happy, 10% deposit on the day
    • Locks in your price and start date

    Did they agree?

    Give Price Range

    ⏱ 30 secs
    Say This

    Give range and offer timing:

    • For that kind of job, typically around [price from guide]
    • Can get someone out [timeframe - e.g. tomorrow, this week]
    • How does that sound?

    Quick Reference

    Service call (diagnosis, minor repair)$210 - $350
    Standard repair (tap, toilet, blockage)$350 - $650
    Fixture replacement (toilet, vanity, taps)$700 - $1,500
    Hot water system replacement$1,500 - $3,500
    Major work (burst pipes, gas, multiple)$3,500 - $7,000

    Note: If this is bathroom-specific work (reseal, tap/toilet in bathroom), use the Bathroom Reno path for bathroom-specific pricing.

    What did they say?

    Book Service Call

    ⏱ 1 min
    Say This

    Lock in the booking:

    • Payment on arrival once the job's done
    • What day works best - [Day] or [Day]?
    After Booking

    Confirm details:

    • Locked in for [Day at Time]
    • Confirmation text with all details incoming
    • Plumber will call when on the way
    • Anything else before I let you go?

    Lock In Time

    Say This

    Offer two time slots:

    • [Day] at [Time] or [Day] at [Time]?

    Call Summary

    Job Type -
    Price Given -
    Outcome -
    Appointment -

    Post-Call Actions

    Outcome Action Timeframe
    Drainage booked Send invoice + confirmation SMS Within 5 mins
    Bathroom booked Send confirmation SMS + calendar invite Within 5 mins
    Plumbing booked Send confirmation SMS Within 5 mins
    Needs revised pricing Send alternative options via SMS Within 2 hours
    Left voicemail Send follow-up SMS Immediately
    Not qualified Add to nurture sequence End of day
    No answer Try again Within 4 hours
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