Estimate & Approval Workflow

Turn a finished site assessment into an approved estimate without manual chasing or copy-paste errors.

113 hrs
Time saved/month
5
Companies have mapped
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About This Automation

Creating and approving estimates for electrical jobs involves manual document creation, email follow-ups, and informal internal sign-offs. This scattered approach causes delays, lost approvals, and no visibility into where requests stand.

Automation generates professional estimates instantly from customer details, routes them for approval based on value, and tracks every decision in a central system. Customers see estimates faster, approvals happen in hours instead of days, and the team always knows the status.

Key features
Generate professional PDF estimates automatically from customer and job details
Route estimates to managers based on approval thresholds without manual forwarding
Capture digital signatures and approval decisions with timestamps
Track estimate status in real time so nothing falls through the cracks
Notify customers and internal teams instantly when estimates are ready or approved

How The Automation Works

The full workflow, from trigger to completion.

1. Estimate Request Receivedtrigger

Customer submits request via email, phone, or web form. Trigger captures customer name, job scope, and contact details.

2. Generate Estimate Document

Automation pulls job details, calculates labour and materials, and generates a PDF estimate using a template.

3. Send for E-Signature

Estimate is sent to customer with a request to review and sign. Signature status is tracked automatically.

4. Estimate Over Threshold?

If estimate value exceeds internal threshold, route to manager for approval. Otherwise, proceed to scheduling.

5. Route to Manager Approval

Manager receives notification and email with estimate link. Approval is recorded when manager confirms.

6. Update CRM and Notify Team

Approved estimate is logged, job status is updated, and notification is sent to scheduler with job details.

7. Create Job in Schedule

Automation creates a job record with customer details, approved estimate amount, and ready-to-schedule status.

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Estimated Time Saving
113hrs/month
Process pain:8.2/10
Mapped by:5 Companies

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