Turn a tricky builder or general contractor request into a professional boundary-setting response that protects your scope.
Sometimes builders or general contractors ask you to do extra work, change your pricing mid-job, or take on tasks outside your quote—and it's hard to say no without damaging the relationship. Use this prompt when someone pushes back on your estimate, asks for free extras, or tries to expand your scope without adjusting the contract. AI helps you craft a response that's firm, professional, and keeps the door open for future work.
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“Act as an experienced electrical contractor who maintains great relationships while protecting project scope. I need to respond to a builder/general contractor who is [describe their request: asking me to add extra circuits not in the original quote / wanting me to lower my price after we agreed / expecting me to fix another electrician's work for free / asking me to rush the job without adjusting the schedule]. My original agreement was [briefly describe what you quoted]. Write a professional response that: 1) acknowledges their request respectfully, 2) clearly explains why this falls outside our current agreement, 3) offers a solution (like a change order with updated pricing or timeline), and 4) keeps the tone collaborative so we can continue working together. Keep it under 150 words and make sure it sounds firm but not defensive.”
February 28, 2026
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