Use AI to draft a polite but firm message when a general contractor questions your change order pricing.
When a GC pushes back on your change order or questions your pricing mid-job, tensions can rise fast. A defensive or unclear response can damage the relationship or cost you money. Use this prompt to draft a professional reply that stands your ground, explains your pricing clearly, and keeps the working relationship intact. Paste your original change order details and their objection, and let AI craft a response that's firm but respectful.
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“Act as an experienced electrical contractor who's skilled at handling pricing disputes professionally. I need to respond to a general contractor who's questioning my change order pricing. Here's the situation: Original scope: [describe what was in your original quote] Change order work: [describe the additional work you did] Your change order amount: [your price] Their objection: [paste or summarize what they said] Draft a professional email response that: - Acknowledges their concern respectfully - Breaks down the change order costs clearly (labor hours, materials, markup) - Explains why this work wasn't covered in the original scope - Stands firm on fair pricing without sounding defensive - Keeps the door open for continued collaboration Keep the tone calm, factual, and professional. Around 150-200 words.”
March 10, 2026
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